Vinod Kotra 15 July 2023

Exhorbitant move in charges in residential society

Why it is not illegal by society to collect move-in charge for which they are not providing any service?.

Quick Summary

This discussion addresses the legality of exorbitant move-in charges levied by residential societies. It clarifies that such charges are only permissible if explicitly stated in the society's by-laws. If you suspect an issue, you can request a certified copy of the by-laws from the Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies in your district to verify the charges and understand your rights.

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kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired)) 15 July 2023

If you have any serious problem with the society you can complain to the Deputy/Joint Registrar of cooperative societies of your district.

LCI Thought Leader Rajesh Tandon ( Col (Retd)) 26 August 2023

Such charges can be levied only if they are specified in the by-laws. Verify the Bylaws of the society. If the society does not allow you to check bylaws then you can apply for a certified copy of the Bylaws to the Dy. Registrar of Cooperative Building Societies of your district.