Verifying property maintenance dues before buying a resale apartment in Gurgaon protects you from inheriting someone else’s unpaid bills. Societies, utilities and local authorities may seek unpaid amounts from the current owner, and some societies restrict services or transfers until dues are cleared. A short set of checks before registration avoids disputes later.
This guide explains which dues to check, how to verify them and what to agree with the seller.
Buying a resale flat?
Tell us the flat and we will help confirm all dues before registration, usually within one working day.
Dues to check
| Due | Who to check with |
|---|---|
| Maintenance charges | Society or facility management office |
| Power backup charges | Society or facility manager |
| Electricity bills | Electricity provider |
| Water and sewer charges | Society or local authority |
| Property tax | Municipal authority |
| Club or amenity fees | Society or clubhouse |
| Special levies | Society |
| Gas connection | Gas provider, where applicable |
Society no-dues certificate
Ask the seller to obtain a no-dues certificate from the society or facility management office before registration. It should confirm that all maintenance, power backup and other society charges are paid up to a specific date.
Utility bills
Ask for recent paid electricity, water and gas bills. Check meter readings at handover and agree who pays for the period up to the handover date.
Property tax
Where property tax applies, ask for recent receipts and confirm there are no arrears with the municipal authority.
Get it in writing
Ask us to obtain no-dues certificates from the society and utilities for each resale flat you like.
Special levies and pending charges
Ask the society whether any special levy has been approved but not yet billed, for example for lift replacement or facade repairs. Agree with the seller who will pay these.
Sinking fund
Ask about the society’s sinking fund. A healthy fund reduces the risk of large future levies.
Arrears and disputes
If the seller disputes any dues with the society, resolve this before registration. Unresolved disputes can affect your membership and services.
Agreement to sell
Record in the agreement to sell that the seller will clear all dues up to the handover date and provide no-dues certificates. Consider holding back a small amount until certificates are received, if agreed.
At handover
- Collect no-dues certificates
- Read utility meters
- Transfer utility connections into your name
- Register with the society as the new owner
- Pay any transfer charges as agreed
Tenanted flats
If the flat is tenanted, check whether the tenant has unpaid utility bills and ensure they are settled before the tenant leaves.
Questions to ask
- Can the society issue a no-dues certificate before registration?
- Are there any approved but unbilled levies?
- Are utility bills paid up to date?
- Are property tax receipts available?
- Who will pay dues for the handover period?
Who this guide suits
It suits anyone buying a resale apartment in Gurgaon.
How dues build up
Dues can accumulate when an owner has lived abroad, rented the flat out without checking bills, or disputed charges with the society. Older flats that have been vacant for a while are more likely to have arrears. Ask the seller directly and confirm with the society office.
Reading a maintenance statement
Ask the society for a statement of account for the flat. It should show charges, payments and any arrears or interest on late payments. Compare it with the seller’s receipts.
Interest and penalties
Many societies charge interest or penalties on late payments. If dues are outstanding, these can add up. Make sure the no-dues certificate covers all charges, including penalties.
Electricity load and power backup
Check the sanctioned electricity load and power backup load for the flat. If you need a higher load, ask about the process and charges for upgrading.
Water charges in different societies
Some societies include water in maintenance; others bill it separately based on usage or a fixed amount. Ask how water is billed.
Vacant flats
For vacant flats, maintenance continues to accrue. Confirm that the owner has paid charges for the vacant period.
When the developer still manages the society
If the developer’s agency still manages the society, ask the agency for the no-dues certificate and statement of account, and check whether advance maintenance or deposits will transfer.
Disputes over charges
If the seller disputes a charge, ask the society for its explanation and try to resolve it before registration.
Keeping records after purchase
Keep the no-dues certificates and final bills safely; they prove the dues were cleared at transfer.
Read more
Explore our guides to documents to check before buying a resale flat, maintenance charges in Gurgaon apartments and resale brokerage and transfer charges. Our property management services page explains how we help owners.
How we help
Tell us the resale flat you like. We will help confirm maintenance, utility and tax dues with the society and seller, collect no-dues certificates and coordinate handover.
Check dues on a resale flat
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Frequently asked questions
Which dues should I check on a resale flat?
Maintenance, power backup, electricity, water, property tax, club fees, special levies and gas.
What is a no-dues certificate?
A document from the society confirming all charges are paid to a specific date.
Who should obtain no-dues certificates?
Usually the seller, before registration.
What are special levies?
Charges approved by the society for major repairs or upgrades.
Can unpaid dues become my problem?
Yes, if not cleared before transfer.
Should the agreement mention dues?
Yes. Record that the seller clears all dues up to handover.
What should I do at handover?
Collect certificates, read meters, transfer utilities and register with the society.
What if the flat is tenanted?
Ensure the tenant settles utility bills before leaving.
Can a small amount be held back?
If agreed, until certificates are received.
Can you help check dues?
Yes. We help confirm dues with the society and seller.
Why do dues build up on some flats?
When owners live abroad, rent without checking bills or dispute charges. Vacant flats are more likely to have arrears.
Do societies charge interest on late payments?
Many do. Make sure the no-dues certificate covers all charges.
Can I get a statement of account from the society?
Usually. It shows charges, payments and any arrears.
What if the seller disputes a charge?
Resolve it with the society before registration, so it does not pass to you.
How long does a no-dues certificate take?
Often a few days. Ask the society office early.
Should I keep no-dues certificates?
Yes. They prove dues were cleared at transfer.
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