New apartment law has potential to become one of India’s strongest apartment governance laws: BAF

Promoters must facilitate the formation and registration of an association within three months after a majority of apartments are allotted. | Photo Credit: File Photo The Bangalore Apartments’ Federation has welcomed the enactment of the Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Management Act (KAOMA) 2026. The new law has a greater focus on “powers of residents’ associations, promoter accountability, protection of common areas, legal recognition for future development rights, building safety and redevelopment”, the federation said. “KAOMA, 2026, is a significant improvement compared to the 1972 legal framework and has the potential to become one of India’s strongest apartment governance laws. Effective implementation will now be the key priority,” BAF president Satish Mallya said on Monday.The BA