Housing Society Knowledge Centre

Practical guidance on the Model Bye-Laws of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (MCS) Act — written in plain language for committee members and flat owners.

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This knowledge centre is for general awareness and educational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the bye-laws and government resolutions are subject to amendment. For specific legal or compliance advice, please consult a qualified professional or contact Puranik & Associates directly.

Housing Society Knowledge Centre

Who Can Become a Member of a CHS?

Nominee vs. Legal Heir — Who Gets the Flat?

Transfer of Flat — Process & Charges

Annual General Meeting (AGM) — Rules & Requirements

Special General Meeting (SGM) — When & How?

Managing Committee — Composition & Powers

Election of Managing Committee — The Process

Maintenance Charges — How Are They Calculated?

Sinking Fund & Repair Fund — Purpose and Rules

Audit of Society Accounts — Mandatory Requirements

Subletting / Renting Out Your Flat

Parking — Rights, Allotment & Disputes

Deemed Conveyance — What It Is and Why It Matters

Redevelopment of a CHS — Key Legal Requirements

Rights of a Member — What the Bye-Laws Guarantee

Duties of a Member — What the Bye-Laws Require

Handling of Disputes Within a CHS

Use of Common Areas & Terrace

Structural Repairs & Maintenance — Society's Responsibility

Share Certificate — Importance & Process

Expulsion of a Member — Grounds & Procedure

Maintenance of Society Records — What Must Be Kept

Property Tax & Utility Bills — Society vs. Member Responsibility

Model Bye-Laws 2014 vs. Old Bye-Laws — Key Changes

What Is a Deemed Conveyance Dispute & How Is It Resolved?