Peace in the High Rise - FAQ
The Article ‘Peace in the High Rise’ [1] has received an overwhelming response. A discussion an encouraged regarding the futility of the current common area management associations formed under the Travancore Cochin Literary Scientific and Charitable Societies Act 1955, in the light of the provisions under the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act 2016. Hence was deemed appropriate to prepare a FAQ (Frequently Asked Question), to get some inputs regarding the nature of association of apartment owners in a multi-flat building for management of common areas. Frequently Asked Question 1. What are the forms of ‘association of apartment owners’ that could be formed for the management of common areas of an multi-flat building? ● A society, cooperative society or an association under the KAOA [2] . ○ Whatever be the form of association, it should have the right over the common area, for its efficient management. ○ In case, the association does not have s