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Karnataka Apartment Management Bill: The proposed law needs one critical correction
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Citizen Matters
The proposed Karnataka Apartment Management Bill, 2026 is an important step towards simplifying apartment governance in the state.
By replacing the overlapping provisions of the Karnataka Ownership Flats Act (KOFA) and the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act (KAOA) with a single legislation, the government has an opportunity to create a more transparent and efficient legal framework for apartment communities.
This requirement appears to have been carried forward from the Karnataka Ownership Flats Act, 1972 (KOFA).
Building a stronger lawThe Karnataka Apartment Management Bill, 2026, has the potential to become a landmark reform benefiting lakhs of apartment residents across the state.
A small amendment at the drafting stage could prevent years of avoidable disputes, and help ensure that the new law delivers the transparent, accountable apartment governance that Karnataka’s citizens deserve.