๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—ป๐—ฏ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜?

Itโ€™s true you own your home, but that doesnโ€™t 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, itโ€™s not just a visitor. Itโ€™s a revolving door. Unknown people. Unclear patterns.
An invisible line gets crossed. Thatโ€™s when tension begins.

Because in apartment living, your private decisions often have a societal impact.


โš–๏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†’ homeownerโ€™s right to use property as they wish was upheld.
  • In others โ†’ societyโ€™s right to preserve security and community was prioritized.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Result: No clear answer.


๐Ÿ™๏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.
Can you run Airbnb from your apartment?

  • Premium/luxury communities โ†’ often oppose, citing brand, privacy, safety.
  • Tier 2 cities & tourist hubs โ†’ more acceptance, sometimes encouragement.

  • ๐ŸŒ 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 bothโ€”but leaves it open to interpretation.


    โœ… Before You List or Buy

    Ask these questions:

    1. Is it clearly allowed in the societyโ€™s rules?
    2. Is there any AGM resolution on it?
    3. How does the local municipal body classify short-term rentals?
    4. Whatโ€™s the general sentiment in the building?

    Because even if the law is on your side, social friction is realโ€”and can be exhausting.


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