๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ป๐ฏ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐?
Itโs true you own your home, but that doesnโt mean you can do anything with it.
At first glance, short-term rentals seem harmless:
A homeowner lists their apartment. A guest stays for a few nights. Money is earned.
But for neighbors, itโs not just a visitor. Itโs a revolving door. Unknown people. Unclear patterns.
An invisible line gets crossed. Thatโs when tension begins.
Because in apartment living, your private decisions often have a societal impact.
โ๏ธ The Legal Fog
- There is no central law that outright bans Airbnb in private apartments.
- Housing societies, through their bye-laws, can regulate or restrict short-term rentals.
- Some states treat frequent Airbnb rentals as commercial use, especially if they operate like a business.
Courts have ruled both ways:
- In some cases โ homeownerโs right to use property as they wish was upheld.
- In others โ societyโs right to preserve security and community was prioritized.
๐ Result: No clear answer.
๐๏ธ What Happens on the Ground
- Newer societies with strict bye-laws โ usually ban it via resolutions.
- Older societies โ may allow it, until objections arise.

๐ Bigger Picture
This issue reflects a deeper urban tension:
- Individual freedom โ homeowner wants to maximize value.
- Collective control โ society wants to maintain harmony.
The law tries to balance bothโbut leaves it open to interpretation.
โ Before You List or Buy
Ask these questions:
- Is it clearly allowed in the societyโs rules?
- Is there any AGM resolution on it?
- How does the local municipal body classify short-term rentals?
- Whatโs the general sentiment in the building?
Because even if the law is on your side, social friction is realโand can be exhausting.
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