Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm Between a 1BHK and 2BHK apartment, I would like to know if the the 1BHK apartment owner or occupant pays less maintenance, provided all the utilities are shared evenly. Here are a few related queries: - Should all the modifications or structural changes be agreed upon by all owners? Even if one person objects, will...

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm I own an apartment in a residential complex comprising over 150 flats. As per the by-laws of the Association (formed by the residents after the property was handed over by the builder), flats can not be used as commercial property. But I wish to use my flat as an office for my export company (five...

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm We have an independent house at Zamin Pallavaram and we are planning to sell it. We finalised on a buyer and as we were to ink the deal, we found out that the sale deed (it was purchased in 1974) measurement and the patta measurements are wrong (it is showing 200 sq.ft. less). Please advise...

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm I am staying in an apartment which has over 450 flats with varying sizes. Our Association is collecting the maintenance fee based on the flat square ft @ Rs. 3.25 per sq.ft. But irrespective of the maintenance fees one pays, the facilities are the same. The expenses which can be shared equally with respect to...

Your property-related legal queries answeredby S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm I have obtained a land and building approval (own use) for a G+1 property. This was approved by the Pammal municipality after I paid all taxes and charges. I received an approval that was valid for three years and it expired on September 27, 2018. I now wish to start the construction, so how do I...

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm In 1986, I purchased a 1969 DTCP approved plot in a suburb in Chennai. At the time of purchase, I did not get the patta transferred in my name. In 1987, after obtaining approval from the local municipality (duly authorised by the then MMDA), I constructed a house and I am residing there currently. It...

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm I have purchased anindependent 2BHK property at Tada, Andhra Pradesh. I have made an initial booking payment of Rs. 3.4 lakh towards the under-construction property and I have also applied for a bank loan. The project’s total cost with amenities is Rs. 29.4 lakh and GST icalculated at 8% is Rs. 2.35 lakh. As per...

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm I own a plot in my district and I plan to construct a residential building (only the ground floor). Since it is a village, I am not seeking any government approvals. I have the following queries: 1. While constructing a residential building in a village, do I need to provide any setback space on all...

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm My sister has an independent house in Mogappair West with a clear title She is a widow ( 62-years-old ) and would like to transfer the title of the house in favour of her only son. He is 34-years-old, married and has a daughter . The EB connections are in his name. How do we...

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm I am the owner of an apartment in Jaganath Orchid Apartments, Thaiyur: 184 1, 2 and 3BHK units were constructed and handed over in 2015. The residents have formed an Association and registered the same in the same year. But till date the accounts have not been audited annually by the Association office bearers and...