K'taka assembly passes apartment Bill: From ownership to redevelopment, rules defined
The Karnataka Assembly has passed a landmark bill to regulate apartment ownership and management effectively. This legislation lays the groundwork for Residents' Welfare Associations and offers guidance on managing common spaces. It also introduces a multi-tiered dispute resolution system. For redevelopment initiatives, a majority of 75% owner consent is now required, with owners who decline…
The Karnataka Assembly passed the Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026 on Friday. The legislation aims to create a clearer legal framework for apartment ownership, management of common areas, and redevelopment of aging buildings. The bill introduces residents welfare associations and rules for transferring and managing common areas and facilities from builders to apartment owners. Additionally, it establishes a dispute-resolution mechanism with authorities at various governmental levels.
A significant aspect of the Bill pertains to the redevelopment of old buildings. Reconstruction can proceed with the approval of 75% of apartment owners. In cases where an owner objects, an independent mechanism will assess the property's value, with compensation at twice the assessed value before acquisition for reconstruction purposes.
The Bengaluru Development Minister, Krishna Byre Gowda, noted that existing laws from 1972-73 and the RERA framework were insufficient in addressing the complexities of modern apartment living. The Bill aims to replace this fragmented framework with a comprehensive legal system.
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