We assist newly formed societies and promoters in completing all legal formalities required for registration and establishment of Co-operative Housing Societies.

Our services include:

• Formation and registration of Co-operative Housing Societies.
• Preparation of registration proposals and supporting documentation.
• Advisory regarding statutory requirements and eligibility.
• Registration of Apartment Owners' Associations and Federations.
• Post registration legal compliance and documentation.

Proper governance and statutory compliance are essential for smooth administration of a Housing Society. Our firm regularly advises Managing Committees and Office Bearers on legal obligations and best governance practices.

Our services include:

• Legal advisory on society administration and management.
• Interpretation and implementation of Model Bye-laws.
• Drafting legal opinions and compliance reports.
• Advisory on Annual General Meetings and Special General Meetings.
• Committee governance and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Compliance with statutory filings and record maintenance.
• Assistance in maintaining statutory registers and records.

We assist societies in adopting, amending, and interpreting their Bye-laws in accordance with applicable laws and Government directives.

Our services include:

• Adoption of revised Model Bye-laws.
• Amendment of existing Bye-laws.
• Drafting of society regulations and policies.
• Interpretation of Bye-law provisions.
• Advisory on governance-related disputes.

Membership-related issues are among the most common disputes faced by Housing Societies. Our team provides legal guidance on all aspects of membership administration and transfer of rights within the society.

Our services include:

• Admission and transfer of membership.
• Transmission of membership upon death of a member.
• Associate, Joint, and Nominal Membership matters.
• Issuance and correction of Share Certificates.
• Nomination-related matters.
• Inheritance and succession-related membership issues.
• Resolution of membership disputes.

Obtaining conveyance of land and building remains one of the most significant legal rights of a Housing Society. Our firm has extensive experience in assisting societies with both Conveyance and Deemed Conveyance proceedings.

Our services include:

• Title verification and legal due diligence.
• Preparation of conveyance documentation.
• Deemed Conveyance proceedings.
• Representation before Competent Authorities.
• Coordination with architects, surveyors, and consultants.
• Registration and post-conveyance compliance.

We assist Housing Societies in recovering maintenance charges, service charges, repair fund contributions, interest, penalties, and other dues from defaulting members through statutory recovery mechanisms.

Our services include:

• Recovery proceedings under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960.
• Drafting demand notices and recovery notices.
• Proceedings before the Registrar and Recovery Authorities.
• Recovery Certificate proceedings.
• Execution and enforcement of recovery orders.
• Advisory on interest and penalty recovery.

We represent Housing Societies and Members in a wide range of disputes concerning management, administration, rights, and obligations within the Society.

Our services include:

• Membership disputes.
• Parking disputes.
• Common area and amenity disputes.
• Maintenance and service charge disputes.
• Unauthorized alterations and encroachments.
• Nuisance and violation of Bye-laws.
• Election and committee disputes.
• Access and usage disputes relating to society facilities.

Redevelopment is one of the most critical decisions undertaken by a Housing Society. Our firm acts as legal advisor to societies throughout the redevelopment process.

Our services include:

• Legal feasibility and redevelopment advisory.
• Compliance with Government Guidelines and Section 79A Directives.
• Drafting and vetting redevelopment documents.
• Assistance in appointment of Developers and PMCs.
• Member consent and approval processes.
• Redevelopment dispute resolution and litigation.

We regularly assist Housing Societies and Managing Committees in addressing day-to-day legal issues through professional advisory services.

Our services include:

• Legal notices and replies.
• Legal opinions on society matters.
• Drafting of resolutions and undertakings.
• Representation in member grievances.
• Advisory regarding statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Interpretation of Government Circulars and Notifications.

Our team regularly appears before various judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative authorities on behalf of Housing Societies and Members.

We represent clients before:

• Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
• Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
• District Deputy Registrar (DDR).
• Divisional Joint Registrar (DJR).
• Commissioner for Co-operation and Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
• Co-operative Courts.
• Co-operative Appellate Courts.
• Maharashtra State Co-operative Authorities.
• Consumer Commissions.
• Civil Courts.
• Bombay High Court and other High Courts.
• Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.

Many Housing Societies prefer continuous legal guidance to ensure smooth administration and avoid disputes. Gangan Legal Associates offers specialized retainership services tailored to the needs of Housing Societies.

Our retainership services include:

• Dedicated legal advisory support.
• Review of society documentation and resolutions.
• Legal opinions and compliance guidance.
• Drafting of notices, replies, and correspondence.
• Attendance at General Body Meetings and Committee Meetings, where required.
• Ongoing support for governance, compliance, and dispute management.