Housing Society Rules: Can One Society Stop Another From Using the Gym, Pool or Clubhouse? Check Your Sale Deed Before Buying a Home
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. Buyers usually focus on the flat’s price, carpet area, location, amenities and builder reputation. However, there is another important issue that is often overlooked — who actually has the legal right to use the common facilities in a housing project? A recent Karnataka High Court case involving two residential projects in Bengaluru has highlighted why homebuyers should carefully read their registered Sale Deed and other legal documents before purchasing a property. The case involved two housing projects developed by the same builder. Residents of one project objected when residents of another nearby project started using facilities such as the clubhouse, swimming pool, roads, pathways and entry and exit gates. The dispute eventually reached the court. The important point emerging from the case is that if the registered Sale Deed or other binding documents clearly provide common-use rights to residents of another...