Maintenance disputes in apartments: What residents can and can’t refuse
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 23, 2026, 20:54 (IST)
Apartment maintenance charges in India are generally mandatory, stemming from RERA, state laws, and association bye-laws. Owners are collectively responsible for common area upkeep, a principle upheld by courts. While tenants' responsibilities are defined by rental agreements, owners remain the primary members liable for dues to the association.