Apartment with 34 different size flats Maintenance mismatch

Dear Client,
Per sq, ft method is extensively used for the calculation of the maintenance charges for the societies/RWA across the country. This system of calculation is used when the sizes of apartments are different. Your maintenance charges will depend on the size of the total number of square feet in your apartment. On the basis of this method, a fixed rate is levied per sq ft of the area of the flat. If the rate is Rs.3 per sq ft and you have a flat of 1000 sq ft then you will be charged INR 3000 per month as maintenance. Flat Owners have to pay the maintenance charges irrespective of the size of the flat and occupancy. These charges are for the upkeep of the building. The common charges of lift maintenance, and common utility bills are paid off from this fund. As per the recent circular of the Finance Ministry, the flat owners have to pay GST @ 18% of their monthly maintenance charge to Society/RWA exceeding Rs. 7500. The external development charges/cost differ from area to area as it is also based on configuration and cost per sqft of the property. If the action of the Society or Association appears to you discriminatory and unfair, you may escalate your grievance before the competent authority, i.e, the Registrar or Dy. Registrar of Cooperative Housing Societies or the State Housing Deptt for redressal of your grievance.

Dear Client,
To address the issue of maintenance charges and parking space allocation in your apartment complex, you have legal avenues under Indian laws, particularly the Apartment Ownership Acts and local Cooperative Society laws. According to these laws, maintenance charges should ideally be based on the proportionate share of the undivided interest in the common areas and facilities, which usually correlates with the square footage of each unit. This principle ensures fairness and proportionality in maintenance costs. Given that smaller flats are being disproportionately burdened, you can legally challenge this decision by filing a complaint with the housing society's grievance committee or approaching the Registrar of Cooperative Societies.
Regarding the parking space issue, the builder and the association should allocate parking spaces equitably, ensuring all residents have access. If free space is being unfairly occupied, you can raise this issue formally with the association. If the association fails to address your concerns, you can seek redressal through the Consumer Court or file a case in the Civil Court for appropriate relief and equitable distribution of parking spaces.
Consulting with a property lawyer will help you understand your rights and the best course of action to resolve these issues amicably or through legal means if necessary.