
Stamp Duty on Rental Agreement in Telangana
The stamp duty on rental agreement in Telangana is generally 0.5% of the total annual rent plus deposit. If the lease is 12 months or more, registration is mandatory and a 0.2% registration fee is also applicable. Most 11 month agreements are notarized on stamp paper. <!-- /wp:paragra

Supreme Court Ruling on Keeping Pets in Apartments and Housing Societies
Being a pet parent in a housing society can be challenging, as many residents still face discrimination for keeping dogs. However, pet owners have legal rights. Government guidelines clearly state that RWAs and AOAs cannot impose a blanket ban on pets. Housing societies, residents, and fe

Non Occupancy Charges in Karnataka: Rules & Resident Rights
Non occupancy charges in Karnataka are not clearly backed by any specific state law. Many legal experts and Registrars view such charges as discriminatory if they are not part of approved bylaws. If your association is charging them unfairly, you have the right to question and challenge i

Apartment Rules and Regulations in Bangalore
Apartment rules and regulations in Bangalore are governed by state laws such as the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972 and Karnataka Ownership Flats Act, 1973, along with RERA and local court rulings. These rules cover maintenance payments, parking, rental agreements, security deposi

Complete Guide to Water Purification Systems for Apartments
Modern water purification systems can remove up to 99% of harmful contaminants from your apartment’s drinking water. Although tap water may look clean, many impurities, such as chemicals, heavy metals, and microbes, can still pass through untreated. This makes reliable water purification

Common Housing Society Issues with Smart Solutions Every Resident Should Know
Living in a housing society brings its share of common housing society issues and problems that test residents' patience. Recurring challenges include parking shortages, water scarcity during peak summers, noisy neighbours disrupting peace, and inefficient garbage disposal leading to unhy

Supreme Court Judgement on Non Occupancy Charges in Housing Societies
The Supreme Court judgement on non occupancy charges clarifies that housing societies can charge non occupancy fees only when a flat is rented out. These charges cannot exceed 10% of service charges excluding property tax, and cannot be arbitrary or excessive.

How to Pay Society Maintenance Bill Online
If you are wondering how to pay society maintenance bill online, you can do it through your housing society’s management app, net banking, UPI, or credit card. Most modern societies now use digital platforms that generate bills automatically and allow secure online payments in just a few