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UI live in a housing society in Hyderabad, and I’m seeking legal advice on how to deal with the harassment we’re facing from the maintenance staff.
When we first moved in, we dealt with two ladies from the maintenance staff. They showed us flats and quoted high prices, demanding brokerage fees. We found a better deal through another broker and paid them instead. This upset the maintenance staff, who felt they’d lost out on the brokerage. Throughout the year, they made life difficult for us.
Recently, our lease ended, and three of my flatmates left. My friend and I wanted to stay, so we asked the owner if we could find new flatmates. She agreed, but the maintenance staff intervened, claiming “replacements are not allowed” and that “co-living” is not permitted. Their reason is that one of the original flatmates was my friend’s sister, and now that she’s left, they’re citing this as an issue.
However, our parents have no problem with our living arrangement, and the owner is also okay with it. In fact, our parents have visited us multiple times without any issues. It’s clear that the maintenance staff is selectively targeting us, as there are other bachelors co-living in the society who came through them.
When potential new flatmates came to visit, security stopped them, citing ridiculous reasons. We questioned the security, hurting their egos. Now, they’re not allowing anyone to visit our flat, including friends and colleagues. They’re making up excuses to target us. Even the owner’s intervention hasn’t helped.
Has anyone else faced similar issues? What legal recourse do we have against the housing society? Any advice would be appreciated.
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MNot sure how maintenance staff have an opinion over owners anywhere.
You need to ensure two things. One your landlord notifies security that new tenants will be coming to see the place. Two tell people to say they are coming to meet you. This will ensure less friction at security.
If your visitors are being stopped, notify the association, that if this continues, you will complain to the police.
If the friction continues, you are better off finding a different place to stay.
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