Society Charging Security Deposit towards repairs carried out in flat
S Chowgule
(Querist) 15 June 2011
This query is : Resolved
Dear All,
I do intend to carry out repairs in my flat which include painting my flat & changing a part of the flooring. Recently I came to know that the society has come up a rule demanding compulsory payment of security deposit of Rs. 25000/- towards 'Accidental Damages' caused.
Continued:
I regret not having mentioned that the security deposit in question in to be payable in advance of the repairs work that I intend to carry out.
My questions are:
1) Can a society committee arbitrarily come up with a rule charging all residents for repair works? Since the same greatly increases the budget a normal resident.
2) Can the Security Deposit in question be refundable on discretion of the society committee?
Regards
S Chowgule
(Querist) 15 June 2011
Continued:
I regret not having mentioned that the security deposit in question in to be payable in advance of the repairs work that I intend to carry out.
Regards,
prabhakar singh
(Expert) 15 June 2011
societies function normally by passing a resolution.Much depends on its rules,if its' a general body resolution,it is binding on all members and if it is executive body decision then please check their power in its rules.
