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. Many of the proposed provisions are likely to benefit homebuyers, apartment associations and developers alike, by reducing legal ambiguity and providing a common framework for the management of residential communities. However, one provision deserves urgent reconsideration before the Bill becomes law. Formation…
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Mahesh Bhat is the founder of Unnati Digi Services, a digital marketing consultancy based in Mysuru. Having lived in Bengaluru for over a decade before settling in Mysuru, he has closely observed the challenges of urban development, apartment living and civic governance. He is passionate about public policy, civic issues and the legal frameworks that shape citizens' everyday lives. Through his writing, he aims to promote informed public discussion and practical reforms that strengthen transparency, accountability and community participation.