apartment Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Six things that can stop you from falling for shady property deals

December 5, 2013 V K Venugopal

Akrama Sakrama is not a long term solution to the problems in real estate sector. If the government is willing, it can stop builders from undertaking illegal constructions.

Check this out, a new apartment law on the cards

April 2, 2013 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

As an apartment owner in the city, whom would you turn to if you discover that your builder has not registered the Deed of Declaration? Or that the apartment association has been wrongly registered? After decades, some redress may finally be on the anvil.

Infrastructure

Reducing water problems: How builders can get it right

March 20, 2013 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Manicured lawns and gushing fountains amidst promises of paradise look very pretty in marketing brochures. They are also water-guzzlers. What can builders do?

Environment

Charity begins at home

August 27, 2012 Shree Rekha

Residents at Ajmera Green Acres go on a newspaper collection drive once every two months and sell the papers to raise money for charity.

Environment

Pollution Board demands bribe; apartment association says no

February 5, 2012 Sajin K

Pollution Board’s attempt to extract Rs 75,000 “fee” from a city apartment turned futile, when residents found that it was in fact a bribe demand.

Environment

Pollution watchdog to support apartments for better STPs

December 21, 2011 Navya P K

Residents are worried that builders are not ensuring that the STPs function well and comply to standards. KPSCB chairman Sadashivaiah promises to redefine STP norms and STPs certification by March.

New fire safety norms for city high rises

September 6, 2011 Navya P K

New rules for Bengaluru place major penalties on owners/occupiers of unsafe buildings above 15 metres in height or high rises. Check out this guide to stay ahead.

Log on, to manage your apartment complex

August 10, 2010 Reshmi Chakraborty

Maintenance charges, payment dues, notices, complaints – apartment complexes are bogged by all this and more. That’s why a slew of software tools have been developed in Bengaluru to manage information and reduce the workload of resident associations.

Khata guide for apartments

July 5, 2010 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Here’s a guide for obtaining khata certificate and extract, tailored for an apartment.

Governance

Getting your Khata in Bengaluru

June 25, 2010 Vaishnavi Vittal

It is known to be a herculean task to register your property with the BBMP to that all-important ‘khata’. Here’s a detailed guide on how you can apply for and get a khata, with no ‘extra’ money involved.