Experts Explain Legal Risks of Paying Previous Owner’s Maintenance Dues in Resale Flats
A homebuyer in Kochi was asked by his housing society to pay Rs 80,000 in unpaid maintenance dues left by the previous owner, despite assurances the dues would be cleared. The society claimed the buyer should have obtained a no-objection certificate (NOC) before purchase. Legal experts note there is no uniform law transferring such liabilities to new owners, but disputes arise when dues are not verified prior to sale. Experts advise buyers to check society dues and obtain NOCs before buying resale flats.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 24 Jul, 12:03 pm. Other outlets followed.