Builder hasn't given conveyance
Years have passed and your society still doesn't legally own the land.
Registered Welfare Association • Serving Maharashtra Since 2014
Protecting the rights of flat owners & housing societies across Maharashtra
Awareness, legal guidance and facilitation for Deemed Conveyance, Society Formation, Redevelopment, Share Certificates and 15+ services — in your language.
- Registered Association
- Since 2014
- 3 Languages
- 7+ Cities
Trusted by housing societies across Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nashik, Nagpur & all MaharashtraMumbaiPuneThaneNashikNagpurAurangabadKolhapurTrusted by housing societies across Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nashik, Nagpur & all MaharashtraMumbaiPuneThaneNashikNagpurAurangabadKolhapurTrusted by housing societies across Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nashik, Nagpur & all MaharashtraMumbaiPuneThaneNashikNagpurAurangabadKolhapur
Common Problems
Are you facing any of these?
Thousands of flat owners and societies struggle with the same issues. You are not alone — MFOWA helps you understand, document and resolve them.
Share certificate delayed
Transfer or issue of your share certificate is stuck for months.
Building needs redevelopment
Old, unsafe building but unsure how to begin redevelopment safely.
Builder not giving possession
Delayed possession or defective construction despite full payment.
Dispute after owner's death
Confusion between nomination, will and legal heirs is causing conflict.
Society compliance lapsing
Audit, returns or elections overdue — risking penalties and supersession.
Our Services
15 specialised services for flat owners & housing societies
Each service includes detailed eligibility, process, required documents, FAQs and a dedicated assistance request channel.
01Property Rights
Deemed Conveyance
Obtain legal ownership of land and building in the name of your society when the builder refuses to execute conveyance.
6 Process · 4 FAQs
02Society Setup
Society Formation
Register your cooperative housing society legally with proper byelaws, committee and statutory approvals.
5 Process · 3 FAQs
03Redevelopment
Redevelopment Guidance
Navigate society redevelopment with transparency — from builder selection to rehabilitation agreements and statutory approvals.
6 Process · 3 FAQs
04Membership
Share Certificate Issues
Resolve delays, errors, transfers and lost share certificates — the primary proof of membership in a cooperative society.
4 Process · 3 FAQs
05Documentation
Property Documentation
Verify, organise and secure all property documents — sale deed, index II, 7/12, OC, share certificate and more.
5 Process · 3 FAQs
06Builder Disputes
Builder Related Issues
Address delayed possession, defective construction, false amenities, illegal charges and refund disputes with builders.
5 Process · 3 FAQs
07Legal Guidance
Housing Society Legal Guidance
General legal advisory on byelaws, committee powers, member disputes, meetings, elections and statutory compliance.
4 Process · 3 FAQs
08Approvals
OC / CC Assistance
Obtain and verify Occupation Certificate (OC) and Commencement Certificate (CC) — proof of lawful construction.
4 Process · 3 FAQs
09Membership
Membership & Transfer Issues
Smooth admission, transfer and resignation of society members with proper documentation and legal compliance.
4 Process · 3 FAQs
10Succession
Inheritance & Nomination
Transfer flat ownership smoothly on death via nomination, will or succession — avoid family disputes.
4 Process · 3 FAQs
11Protection
Senior Citizen Property Protection
Protect elderly flat owners from forced transfer, fraud, abandonment and harassment using the Maintenance Act & Maintenance Tribunal.
4 Process · 3 FAQs
12Disputes
Property Dispute Guidance
Navigate boundary, title, partition, co-owner and tenancy disputes with the right forum and strategy.
4 Process · 3 FAQs
13Compliance
Society Compliance
Stay compliant with audits, returns, elections, fire safety, RTI and statutory filings to avoid penalties.
4 Process · 3 FAQs
14Property Rights
Conveyance Deed Assistance
Execute a proper conveyance deed with stamp duty, registration and mutation for full legal ownership.
4 Process · 3 FAQs
15Governance
Cooperative Housing Society Management
Best practices for meetings, accounts, maintenance, audits, conflict resolution and democratic governance.
4 Process · 3 FAQs
Why MFOWA
A federation built on legal trust, not profit
Legally grounded
Every guidance is mapped to MOFA, MCS Act, RERA and DCPR — not opinion, but law.
Truly multilingual
English, Hindi and Marathi — so every committee member can participate equally.
Maharashtra-wide reach
Facilitators and partner networks across Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nashik and beyond.
Transparent & non-profit
Free initial consultation; documented facilitation charges with no hidden fees.
Education first
We explain the why and how so your society can act independently and lawfully.
Community driven
Built by flat owners for flat owners — our only stakeholders are members.
Latest News
Government updates, judgements & policy changes
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Government Updates12 May 2025
MahaRERA tightens conveyance norms for lapsed projects
The regulator has directed promoters of lapsed projects to execute conveyance within a fixed timeline or face de-registration, strengthening flat owners' rights.
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Court Judgements28 Apr 2025
Bombay HC: nominee is trustee, not absolute owner
The High Court reaffirmed that a nominee holds the flat in trust for legal heirs, clarifying the limits of nomination under the MCS Act.
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Policy Changes15 Mar 2025
DCPR 2034: clarity on fungible FSI for redevelopment
The urban planning department issued fresh guidelines on fungible FSI computation, impacting redevelopment incentive calculations for societies.
Upcoming Events
Seminars, workshops & awareness programs
Seminar
Jun21
Deemed Conveyance Awareness Seminar — Mumbai
A practical seminar explaining the deemed conveyance process, documents and common pitfalls for housing societies.
- 21 Jun 2025
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Patkar Hall, Marine Lines, Mumbai
214/30071%
Workshop
Jul5
Society Formation & Compliance Workshop — Pune
Hands-on workshop for new committees on registration, byelaws, audits and elections.
- 5 Jul 2025
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Mahatma Phule Sanskrutik Bhavan, Pune
132/20066%
Webinar
Jul19
Redevelopment Readiness Webinar (Marathi)
Online session on consent, builder selection, bank guarantees and rehabilitation agreements.
- 19 Jul 2025
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Zoom Webinar, Online
387/50077%
Awareness Program
Aug9
Senior Citizen Property Protection Camp — Thane
Dedicated camp helping elderly flat owners understand nomination, wills and the Maintenance Tribunal.
- 9 Aug 2025
- 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Ghantali Mitra Mandal Hall, Thane
64/15043%
Knowledge Center
Guides, checklists, templates & circulars
Guides
PDF48 pages
Deemed Conveyance — Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide covering eligibility, documents, forms and the Competent Authority process.
Checklists
PDF6 pages
Society Formation Document Checklist
A printable checklist of every document required for cooperative society registration.
Templates
DOC4 pages
Legal Notice Template — Conveyance Demand
A draft demand notice a society can issue to a builder to execute the conveyance deed.
Acts
PDF22 pages
Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963 (MOFA)
Full text of the Act that protects flat purchasers and mandates conveyance and society formation.
Acts
PDF60 pages
Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960
The principal statute governing formation, management and dispute resolution of cooperative societies.
Acts
PDF54 pages
Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 (RERA)
The central law that regulates real estate projects and protects allottees' interests.
Templates
DOC8 pages
AGM Minutes Template (Model)
A standard minutes template aligned with model byelaws for societies to record their AGM.
Checklists
PDF5 pages
Property Document Vault Checklist
A complete list of documents every flat owner should securely retain, with notes on where to source each.
Gallery
From our awareness drives & seminars
MFOWA
Mumbai seminar on deemed conveyance
Pune workshop registration
Thane senior citizens camp
Nashik society formation drive
MFOWA
Nagpur legal awareness
Testimonials
Trusted by societies across Maharashtra
“MFOWA's guidance made our deemed conveyance application clear and structured. We finally own our land legally.”
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Rajesh KulkarniSecretary · Sai Krupa CHS, Pune
“The society formation workshop answered every question. Our committee now governs with confidence and transparency.”
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Sunita DeshmukhChairperson · Anand Sagar CHS, Nagpur
“Their compliance checklist saved us from penalties. The audit cycle is now smooth and worry-free.”
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Anil PatilTreasurer · Suruchi CHS, Mumbai
“As a senior citizen, I felt helpless about my flat. MFOWA explained my rights and the Tribunal process calmly.”
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Meera JoshiMember · Ganesh Vihar CHS, Thane
“The redevelopment guidance was thorough. We negotiated a better bank guarantee and corpus thanks to their inputs.”
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Vijay MoreSecretary · Prerana CHS, Nashik
“Marathi content made legal concepts accessible to our entire committee. Truly multilingual and trustworthy.”
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Lata ShindeChairperson · Sahyadri CHS, Kolhapur
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions flat owners ask most
Request Assistance
Tell us your issue — our team will guide you
Submit your details and a MFOWA facilitator will contact you within 24 working hours. No fees for initial consultation.
- Free initial consultation
- 24 working hour response
- English, Hindi & Marathi
- Data privacy protected
Contact
Reach the MFOWA federation
AddressOffice Number 206, Second Floor, Morya Grand Building, Near Lower Oshiwara Metro Station, Veera Desai Road, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400053
WhatsApp+91 9372122782
Emailmaharashtrafowa@gmail.com
Helpdesk HoursMon–Sat, 10 AM – 6 PM
Maharashtra-wide assistance
Head office in Mumbai with facilitator and partner support across key Maharashtra cities.
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Tell us your issue — our team will guide you
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- Free initial consultation
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