Bought a Flat? Your Parking May Not Be Yours

An Indian court ruled that a parking spot allotted to the original flat owner does not automatically transfer to the next buyer. If the housing society hasn't formally re-allotted the parking to you, a neighbour can legally claim it — even if you paid for it.

Here's what happened: A Maharashtra appellate court ruled that a parking space allotted to a flat's original owner does not legally transfer to a subsequent buyer by default.. The homebuyer lost access to his parking spot after a neighbour parked a second car there — and the court dismissed his plea because the society had not formally re-allotted the parking to him.. This sets a practical precedent: parking rights in a housing society must be explicitly re-allotted by the society to each new owner, independent of the flat sale agreement..

What you should do: Check your housing society's records right now — confirm that parking is formally allotted in YOUR name, not the previous owner's.. Request a written parking re-allotment letter from your housing society's managing committee if you bought a resale flat — don't rely only on the sale deed.. Before buying a resale flat, ask for a society NOC that clearly mentions parking allotment transfer, and get it registered or at least on society letterhead with a stamp..

Parking allotment in Indian co-operative housing societies is a society privilege, not a property right — it must be re-allotted in your name after every resale, even if the sale deed mentions the parking spot.

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