{"id":14373,"date":"2022-03-31T11:59:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T11:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/?p=14373"},"modified":"2024-11-29T04:31:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T04:31:32","slug":"parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Parking Rules In Residential Areas to Solve Parking Issues [+ Free Safety Posters]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/12bAnOjDbSpKijq0j-bc_SQ8nhm1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/download-button-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/download-button-4.png 595w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/download-button-4-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/download-button-4-150x25.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/download-button-4-585x98.png 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-Parking-Laws-in-Housing-Society-to-Solve-Common-Parking-Issues-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"6 Parking Laws in Housing Society to Solve Common Parking Issues\" class=\"wp-image-14368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-Parking-Laws-in-Housing-Society-to-Solve-Common-Parking-Issues-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-Parking-Laws-in-Housing-Society-to-Solve-Common-Parking-Issues-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-Parking-Laws-in-Housing-Society-to-Solve-Common-Parking-Issues-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-Parking-Laws-in-Housing-Society-to-Solve-Common-Parking-Issues-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-Parking-Laws-in-Housing-Society-to-Solve-Common-Parking-Issues.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Two-wheelers or car parking rules in residential areas are essential for effective society parking management and avoiding disputes. It can help you avoid disputes in the allocation of parking spaces or fee structures. Moreover, unofficial or unmarked parking hassles are common in large communities which can be regulated well by the set of parking laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, poor society parking management and the lack of designated parking spaces often result in legal disputes. For instance, while purchasing a new property, a builder isn\u2019t authorized to sell you parking spaces independently and must hand them over to the housing society. Back in 2010-11, the Supreme Court banned such selling.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1ICc9Ak-gTLqQ6_HK1Tea-w8nhm1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blog-CTA-19.png\" alt=\"Does Society Management Feel Like a Full-Time Job?\" class=\"wp-image-20111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blog-CTA-19.png 595w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blog-CTA-19-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blog-CTA-19-150x63.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blog-CTA-19-585x246.png 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is in the hands of the MC to fairly allocate you parking spaces. If your housing society has more vehicles than parking units, it can cause apartment parking issues. In conclusion, implement effective society parking management to resolve them as per the parking laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read further to know about the <strong>top 6 parking rules in residential areas<\/strong>  to tackle common parking issues faced by both owners and tenants. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Apartment-Parking-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Parking regulations\" class=\"wp-image-14374\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9140893470790379;width:557px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Apartment-Parking-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Apartment-Parking-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Apartment-Parking-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Apartment-Parking-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Apartment-Parking.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e36098db7fb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e36098db7fb\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#Types_of_Parking_Parking_rules_in_Housing_Societies\" >Types of Parking &amp; Parking rules in Housing Societies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#Parking_rules_Laws_in_residential_areas_India\" >Parking rules &amp; Laws in residential areas India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#1_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_RERA\" >1. Parking Law &#8211; RERA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#2_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_Apartment_Act\" >2. Parking Law &#8211; Apartment Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#3_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_Supreme_Court_Judgement\" >3. Parking Law &#8211; Supreme Court Judgement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#4_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_MoHUA_Model_Bye-laws\" >4. Parking Law &#8211; MoHUA Model Bye-laws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#5_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_National_Building_Code\" >5. Parking Law &#8211; National Building Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#6_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_MOFA_Act\" >6. Parking Law &#8211; MOFA Act<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#Summing_Up_the_Parking_rules_in_residential_areas\" >Summing Up the Parking rules in residential areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#Common_parking_rules_in_residential_areas_india_FAQs\" >Common parking rules in residential areas india FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#1_Who_is_the_owner_of_the_parking_space_in_housing_societies\" >1. Who is the owner of the parking space in housing societies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#2_What_are_the_typical_parking_charges\" >2. What are the typical parking charges?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#3_Is_there_any_law_for_visitor_parking_inside_the_apartment_gates\" >3. Is there any law for visitor parking inside the apartment gates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#4_How_do_I_track_or_record_vehicles_allowed_in_my_apartment_parking_space\" >4. How do I track or record vehicles allowed in my apartment parking space?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#5_Is_there_a_law_restricting_the_sell_of_parking_units\" >5. Is there a law restricting the sell of parking units?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#6_How_to_give_access_to_the_residents_for_parking_slots_using_ADDA\" >6.  How to give access to the residents for parking slots using ADDA?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2022\/03\/parking-rules-in-residential-areas-india\/#About_ADDA\" >About ADDA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Parking_Parking_rules_in_Housing_Societies\"><\/span><strong>Types of Parking &amp; Parking rules in Housing Societies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/12bAnOjDbSpKijq0j-bc_SQ8nhm1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Blog-CTA-22.png\" alt=\"Download Safety Posters\" class=\"wp-image-20168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Blog-CTA-22.png 595w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Blog-CTA-22-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Blog-CTA-22-150x63.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Blog-CTA-22-585x246.png 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Typically, housing societies rely on society parking management systems to separate parking areas for 2-wheelers, 4-wheelers, and guest parking. If you live in a large gated apartment, there will be extra guest parking units, separated from your parking space. You can choose from these types of parking in your parking lot to avoid complex parking issues &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Parking &#8211; <\/strong>These are the uncovered parking spots that come within the common premises of the apartment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stilt or Covered Parking &#8211; <\/strong>These are partially covered parking units on the ground floor\/level of the housing society.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garage Parking &#8211; <\/strong>These are fully covered parking structures at the basement level.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Garage-parking.jpeg\" alt=\"Garage parking\" class=\"wp-image-14376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Garage-parking.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Garage-parking-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Garage-parking-150x92.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Garage Parking<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While buying a flat, you can choose between open or covered parking. But you must pay for covered parking slots exclusively. However, open or common parking is for all members and doesn\u2019t require payment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/OpenParking-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Open Car Park\" class=\"wp-image-14379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/OpenParking-1.jpeg 790w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/OpenParking-1-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/OpenParking-1-150x99.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/OpenParking-1-768x506.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Open Parking<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/12bAnOjDbSpKijq0j-bc_SQ8nhm1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Safety Posters for your Parking Lot!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parking_rules_Laws_in_residential_areas_India\"><\/span>Parking rules &amp; Laws in residential areas India <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, the parking area (Stilt, Open, or Garage) is not covered under Floor Space Index (FSI). hence is not saleable, as per a Mumbai High Court mandate. Such parking rules in housing societies often get ruled out in day-to-day activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can face several apartment parking issues like uneven parking unit allocation or fee structures. Let us now understand the set of  parking rules in residential areas with the help of common questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_RERA\"><\/span>1. <strong>Parking Law &#8211; RERA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. Can I purchase common parking slots from the builder during my flat purchase itself? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Law: <\/strong>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RERA-Act-2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Real Estate Regulation &amp; Development(RERA) Act, 2016<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> it\u2019s illegal for you to buy open\/stilt or even garage\/covered parking spaces separately from a builder\/developer. However, as per the Delhi HC 2016 mandate, one parking per flat is valid so that you can park in only allotted areas and not common spaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation in 2017 also specified in <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RERA-Act-Section-2n.pdf\"><strong>Section 2(n) of the RERA Act<\/strong><\/a> like almost all Development Control Regulations and Town planning schemes in India that the common apartment areas include open parking spaces, elevators, etc. After all, you cannot purchase or sell it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also must read the <strong>Builder-Buyer agreement<\/strong> specifically to check whether you are paying for your parking slot exclusively or if it includes the flat price. Effective society parking management ensures transparent fee structures and proper allocation of parking spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_Apartment_Act\"><\/span>2. <strong>Parking Law &#8211; Apartment Ac<\/strong>t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. Can I purchase common parking slots from the builder during my flat purchase itself? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Law: <\/strong>According to the \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalservicesindia.com\/article\/1116\/Law-on-Parking-Spaces.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Apartment Act<\/strong><\/a>\u201d in most states like Maharashtra, Delhi, etc, once the housing society is registered, it becomes the owner of all common spaces &amp; parking spots. The developer\/builder must hand over the property once the municipal corporation issues an Occupation Certificate in the society\u2019s name.&nbsp;In conclusion, you cannot purchase common parking spots separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_Supreme_Court_Judgement\"><\/span>3. <strong>Parking Law &#8211; Supreme Court<\/strong> Judgement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. Can my society\u2019s parking spaces be allotted to outsiders i.e., non-residents?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Law: <\/strong>As per the 2010-11 <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nahalchand_Laloochand_Pvt_Ltd_vs_Panchali_Co_Operative_Housing-case.pdf\"><strong>Nahalchand Laloochand Pvt Ltd vs Panchali Cooperative Housing Society case<\/strong><\/a>, the Supreme Court\u2019s verdict against Bombay High Court\u2019s upholding plea mandated it\u2019s illegal for a builder to sell parking units to non-society buyers\/residents as separate real-estate units.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means allotment of parking space is an \u201cAdministrative function\u201d and Society parking management policies empower the Managing Committee and General Body to allot parking spaces fairly among members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_MoHUA_Model_Bye-laws\"><\/span>4. <strong>Parking Law &#8211;<\/strong> MoHUA Model Bye-laws<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. How much equivalent parking space must be allotted for a flat purchase?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Law: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/model-building-bye-laws-2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\u2019 model building bye-laws, 2016<\/strong><\/a> allow 2 ECS (Equivalent Car Space) per 100 sq meter of floor area in residential premises. This policy can be integrated into society parking management systems for equitable allocation of spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_National_Building_Code\"><\/span>5. <strong>Parking Law &#8211;<\/strong> National Building Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. How much area is allowed for parking 2-wheeler and 4-wheelers?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Law: <\/strong>According to the National Building Code guidelines, one car parking space must not be less than 13.75 sq. meters. For a 2-wheeler, it must not be less than 1.25 sq. meter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Parking_Law_%E2%80%93_MOFA_Act\"><\/span>6. <strong>Parking Law &#8211;<\/strong> MOFA Act<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. What are the typical charges levied for parking spots? Do I need to pay for a parking spot if I don\u2019t use it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Law: <\/strong>As per <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/maharashtra-co-operative-housing-society-bye-laws.pdf\"><strong>Section 84 of Model Bye-Laws<\/strong><\/a> (refer pg: 24), if you are allotted a stilt or other parking space must pay a parking fee as decided in the General Body Meeting. This fee varies for vehicles but you must pay mandatory irrespective of whether you park your vehicle or not. This law is also prescribed under MoFA Act, Section 84.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stilt-parking.jpeg\" alt=\"Stilt Car Park\" class=\"wp-image-14378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stilt-parking.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stilt-parking-300x196.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stilt-parking-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Stilt Parking<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_Up_the_Parking_rules_in_residential_areas\"><\/span><strong>Summing Up<\/strong> the Parking rules in residential areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Officially, apartment parking slots form a part of common areas available for the utility of all members. Firstly, a builder must provide the parking units as per the sanctioned building plan. Secondly, once residents move in, the builder must hand it over to the Housing Society RWA. Moreover, the RWA is the actual owner of the apartment parking spaces and the members do not own them and have no right to sell or transfer them under various legal provisions. In conclusion, housing society parking laws are crucial for effective society parking management, streamlining preferences, and resolving limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope our take on top parking rules in residential areas to solve apartment parking issues was informative enough. Also, if you\u2019re facing any kind of vehicle parking issues, join <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/contact\">ADDA &#8211; The Community SuperApp<\/a><\/strong> to raise a ticket and inform your MC in one go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reach out to us at <strong>022-48905764<\/strong> or mail us at <a href=\"mailto:sales@adda.io\"><strong>sales@adda.io<\/strong><\/a> for expert assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/12bAnOjDbSpKijq0j-bc_SQ8nhm1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Blog-CTA-22.png\" alt=\"Download Safety Posters\" class=\"wp-image-20168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Blog-CTA-22.png 595w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Blog-CTA-22-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Blog-CTA-22-150x63.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Blog-CTA-22-585x246.png 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<iframe frameborder=\"0\" style=\"height:500px;width:99%;border:none;\" src=\"https:\/\/forms.zohopublic.com\/3five8technologies\/form\/ScheduleaFreeDemoNew\/formperma\/vtJkSZ1pAbEGy06p3exnNN1FtiBIBOqj9njn1w_ubgY\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_parking_rules_in_residential_areas_india_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Common <\/strong>parking rules in residential areas india <strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-65b74d8f5c76f\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_is_the_owner_of_the_parking_space_in_housing_societies\"><\/span>1. Who is the owner of the parking space in housing societies? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The housing society itself is the sole owner of the parking spaces and can rightfully allot them to members.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-65b74d8f5c773\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_are_the_typical_parking_charges\"><\/span>2. What are the typical parking charges? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>As per the Model Bye-law section. 84, society parking management systems ensure fair parking charges, typically ranging from Rs. 10 to Rs. 10,000 per month.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-65b74d8f5c776\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_there_any_law_for_visitor_parking_inside_the_apartment_gates\"><\/span>3. Is there any law for visitor parking inside the apartment gates? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, as per Govt. civic bodies like BMC, any apartment must allow 5% space inside the gates for visitor parking.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-65b74d8f5c778\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_do_I_track_or_record_vehicles_allowed_in_my_apartment_parking_space\"><\/span>4. How do I track or record vehicles allowed in my apartment parking space? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can ask for an RC book copy from members manually or just record vehicles automatically using the Parking Manager module in ADDA. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-65b74d8f5c77b\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_there_a_law_restricting_the_sell_of_parking_units\"><\/span>5. Is there a law restricting the sell of parking units?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, according to RERA Act 2016, a builder\/developer cannot sell parking units separately. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-65b74d8f5c77d\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_to_give_access_to_the_residents_for_parking_slots_using_ADDA\"><\/span>6.  How to give access to the residents for parking slots using ADDA? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Kindly follow the steps below:<br \/>Step 1: After logging in to ADDA, go to <strong>Admin &gt;&gt; Parking manager &gt;&gt;Setup.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Checkmark the options available as mentioned below as per your requirement:<br \/>a. <strong>Allow residents to ADD &amp; EDIT vehicles ( Residents can add vehicles from Resident&#8217;s Dashboard ).<\/strong><br \/>b. <strong>Allow residents to only EDIT vehicle details ( Residents can only edit vehicle details from Resident&#8217;s Dashboard ).<\/strong><br \/>c. <strong>Hide Vehicle Details from Resident&#8217;s Dashboard.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step 3: Click <strong>Save<\/strong><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to give access to the residents for parking slots?\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_ADDA\"><\/span><strong>About <a href=\"http:\/\/adda.io\/\">ADDA<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ADDA is the only community management SaaS built in India, uplifting thousands of gated complexes, property managers, developers, and billions of homeowners across 6 countries. 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