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Housing Society Accounting & Compliance

Practical guides for treasurers, managing committees, and CAs navigating Maharashtra bye-laws, GST, and society accounts.

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Accounting Basics8 min read

Why Naming and Shaming Maintenance Defaulters Backfires

A housing society board listing defaulters by name and flat number, with warnings that food delivery and domestic help will be stopped, sounds effective, and it often is. But it's legally shaky and it breaks the trust a society runs on. Here's why committees reach for it, and what actually closes the gap between due and paid.

9 Sept 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance11 min read

Maharashtra Housing Society Rules 2026: What Changed

The state has notified Chapter XI-B, the first dedicated rulebook for Maharashtra's 1.27 lakh housing societies, and the Co-operative Commissioner has put out a rewritten Model Bye-Laws draft to match it. Here is what changes for interest, mandatory funds, redevelopment, membership transfers and recovery of dues, and what your committee should do before the objection window closes.

26 Aug 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance9 min read

Maharashtra Model Bye-Laws 2026: Key Changes Explained

The Co-operative Commissioner's office has published the full redrafted Model Bye-Laws, and objections close 27 August 2026. Here is what changes on interest, water billing, mandatory funds, succession and redevelopment, and what your managing committee should do this week.

20 Aug 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance7 min read

Interest on Overdue Maintenance Capped at 12%: New Maharashtra Rule (2026)

For years, Maharashtra housing societies could charge up to 21% annual interest on unpaid maintenance. That ceiling has just been cut nearly in half. Here is exactly what changed, from when, and what your society needs to do about it.

30 Jul 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance6 min read

Non-Occupancy Charge Capped at 10%: New Rule for Maharashtra Housing Societies (2026)

Societies used to set the Non-Occupancy Charge more or less however they liked. A new rule now pins it to 10% of service charges. Here is the exact math and what to change in your billing.

30 Jul 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance7 min read

Uniform Service Charges Now Mandatory for Maharashtra Housing Societies (2026)

Charging different wings or blocks different rates for the same services, without much documented justification, was common practice in some societies. A new rule now requires uniform service charges. Here is exactly what has to be the same for every member, and what can still vary.

29 Jul 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance7 min read

New Membership Categories for Maharashtra Housing Societies (2026)

Membership in a housing society used to be a fairly simple binary: owner-member or associate member. Four new categories now exist under Maharashtra's 2026 rules. Here is what each one is and when it applies.

28 Jul 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance6 min read

Parking Allotment Must Now Go Through the General Body: New Maharashtra Rule (2026)

Who gets which parking spot has always been a flashpoint in housing societies. A new rule takes that decision out of the managing committee's hands and puts it squarely with the General Body. Here is what it means for your society's parking policy.

27 Jul 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance7 min read

New Redevelopment SGBM Rules for Maharashtra Housing Societies (2026)

Redevelopment decisions used to be made at a Special General Body Meeting run however the outgoing committee organised it. That is no longer good enough. Here is what the new procedural rules require before a redevelopment SGBM is valid.

25 Jul 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance6 min read

Video Conferencing Now Allowed for Housing Society General Body Meetings (2026)

Missing a GBM because you're travelling no longer has to mean missing your vote. Maharashtra's 2026 rules now let members join general body meetings by video conferencing. Here is exactly what's permitted and what a society needs in place before offering it.

24 Jul 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance13 min read

Administrator Appointed in Your Housing Society: When It Happens, and Why You Should Try to Avoid It

The day an outside administrator takes charge of your society is the day you lose control of your own building. Yet it happens more often than most members realise — and usually for reasons that were entirely avoidable.

30 Jun 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance14 min read

Housing Society Election in Maharashtra: A Complete Guide for Members (2026)

Every five years, your housing society elects a new Managing Committee. Most members just vote and move on without knowing why, who is eligible, or what rules apply. This post breaks it down in plain language, with the actual bye-law numbers.

30 Jun 2026Read →

Accounting Basics6 min read

Income & Expenditure vs Receipts & Payments Account: Housing Society Guide

I&E or R&P? Every society CA knows the difference, but treasurers often confuse the two. Here is a plain-English explanation with examples from housing society accounting.

21 May 2026Read →

Case Studies7 min read

How to Move Your Society's Accounts from MyGate to SocietyBee

MyGate is built for gate management, not accounting. Here is how to migrate your billing and accounting to SocietyBee, and what you can take with you.

19 May 2026Read →

Accounting Basics8 min read

Defaulter Management in Housing Societies: From Notice to Recovery

Chasing maintenance defaulters is every treasurer's least favourite task. Here is the legally correct process, from the first WhatsApp reminder to filing in the Co-operative Court.

17 May 2026Read →

BeeAgent & Product6 min read

How BeeAgent Answers Society Accounting Questions in Seconds

BeeAgent knows your society's bills, ledger, members, Maharashtra bye-laws and GST rules. Ask it anything, in English, Hindi or Marathi.

15 May 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance8 min read

Statutory Registers Every Maharashtra Housing Society Must Maintain

Missing statutory registers are the most common audit finding for Maharashtra housing societies. This is a complete list of every register required under the model bye-laws.

14 May 2026Read →

For CAs9 min read

Housing Society Annual Audit Checklist: What Your CA Needs

Audit season doesn't have to be a panic. This checklist covers every document, register and account your CA needs to complete the annual statutory audit without surprises.

12 May 2026Read →

Accounting Basics7 min read

How to Generate Monthly Maintenance Bills Without Errors

Monthly maintenance billing is the most important recurring task in a housing society. Here is how to do it correctly, efficiently and without manual errors.

10 May 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance7 min read

What Is a Sinking Fund in a Housing Society? Rules, Rates & Compliance

The sinking fund is one of the most misunderstood financial requirements for housing societies. Here is what it is, what the bye-laws require and how to manage it properly.

8 May 2026Read →

For CAs10 min read

The CA's Guide to Managing Multiple Housing Societies in Maharashtra

Managing 12 societies means 12 audit cycles, 12 month-ends and 12 panicked treasurers on the 28th. Here is the workflow that makes it manageable.

7 May 2026Read →

Accounting Basics9 min read

Society Accounting Software vs Excel: Why 2026 Is the Year to Switch

Excel is how 60% of Indian housing societies manage their accounts. Here is why the hidden costs, in CA time, audit risk and billing errors, make 2026 the year to switch.

5 May 2026Read →

GST & Tax8 min read

GST on Housing Society Maintenance: The ₹7,500 Threshold Explained

GST on housing society maintenance confuses even experienced CAs. This guide explains the ₹7,500 threshold, how it works, ITC eligibility, and the filing calendar.

3 May 2026Read →

Bye-Laws & Compliance12 min read

Complete Guide to Maharashtra Co-operative Housing Society Bye-Laws 2026

Everything a society treasurer, secretary or CA needs to know about Maharashtra's bye-law framework, from membership rules to sinking fund requirements and audit compliance.

1 May 2026Read →