Plain-language guides
Short explanations of the rules housing societies deal with most often, each linked to the governing GRs and judgments.
Transfer Premium in a Housing Society
When a flat is sold, the society may charge a transfer premium for transferring the membership. Government has fixed the maximum.
Read the guide →Non-Occupancy Charges in a Housing Society
A society may charge a member who has let the flat a non-occupancy charge. The amount is capped by Government.
Read the guide →Service Charges: Equal for All Flats
How a co-operative housing society divides its maintenance expenses among members, and which charges depend on the area of the flat.
Read the guide →Elections in Societies with up to 250 Members
Since 2021, housing societies with 250 members or fewer conduct their own managing committee elections. This guide explains how.
Read the guide →Deemed Conveyance
The law, the process, a documents checklist and FAQs.
Read the guide →Have a question about your society?
Write to the office with a brief description of the matter. Meetings are by prior appointment.