The Economic Times

Homeowner having possession must pay maintenance charges even if builder did not give OC, independent water connection and sewerage facilities, rules HP RERA

Homeowners in possession must pay maintenance charges even without an Occupation Certificate or independent water and sewerage facilities. The Himachal Pradesh RERA ruled that if owners are availing basic services they cannot deny payment obligations. However, the builder must ensure charges are reasonable and transparent, and was thus ordered by authority to obtain OC/CC within three months.