Why Should Flat Owner/Tenant pay this charge?

This charge is not levied on tenants. It is charged to every person moving in or moving out of PAH. Owners also need to pay the same amount when they move in or move out of PAH.

This amount is very high? Why are you asking for so much money?

The move in and move out exerts extra work on Security, administration and Housekeeping staff. Also, there is extra usage of lifts, electrical power and common area. Apart from all this, there is a wear and tear that happens when house movement takes place. The amount was arrived at after reviewing the damages to the common area and best practices followed in other similar Apartments in and around Bangalore. After considering all these factors, the move in and move out charges were arrived at by the Steering Committee of the PAHAOWA.

I won't cause any damage or use any lift? Do I have the option of not paying?

The Ground/first floor of all the blocks have been damaged by slow wear and tear caused by movement of household stuff. PAHAOWA doesn't have any reasonable way of assessing the minor damages or wear and tear caused due to this.

Since I have paid Move in Move out charge, can I be careless and cause damage?

This charge is collected for unintentional minor wear and tear. This covers basic wear and tear and staff usage during move IN/OUT process. Any other damages caused, intentional or unintentional will be charged separately. This charge is not a license to cause damage in PAH.

I don't need lifts. Can I take my stuff thru staircase and not pay?

Don’t have to pay if household stuffs are very minimal which did not require a commercial vehicle to carry. This is applicable irrespective of floor you live.

I think the charge needs to be raised/lowered? What can I do?

Flat Owner to suggest this change during the AGM and if you are a tenant please highlight this point to your flat owner.

Why can't PAHAOWA staff not answer my queries on this charge?

PAHAOWA staff executes the policies made by Executive and management committee. They are not in loop of the reasons these policies and procedures have been defined. So please don't argue with PAHAOWA maintenance/security staff as they are doing their job.