Who pays for major repairs?

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Maintenance Split Calculator

Calculate repair expense allocation (tenant vs landlord) based on standard tenancy practices.

Occupants & Split Method

Society / Apartment Maintenance (₹) *

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Number of Flatmates / Occupants *

Split Allocation Method

Equal Split

Percentage (%) Split

Custom Amount (₹) Split

Optional Shared Utility Expenses

Electricity Bill (₹)

₹

Water Charges (₹)

₹

Broadband WiFi (₹)

₹

Maid & Cook Salary (₹)

₹

Gas Cylinder / Pipeline (₹)

₹

Parking / Other Fees (₹)

₹

Formulas & Calculation Rules

1. Total Shared Household Pool

Total Pool = Society Maintenance + Electricity + Water + WiFi + Maid + Gas + Parking

2. Equal Distribution Formula

Contribution Per Person = Total Shared Pool ÷ Number of Occupants

Practical Example: In a 3-person flat with ₹4,500 maintenance, ₹2,000 electricity, ₹1,000 WiFi, and ₹4,000 cook/maid charges (Total = ₹11,500):

Equal Share per Person: ₹11,500 ÷ 3 = ₹3,833.33 / month (~₹128/day)

Frequently Asked Questions

Structural and major repairs are typically the responsibility of the landlord under standard agreements.

Apartment Maintenance & Shared Utility Splitting Guide for Flatmates in India

Living in shared accommodation across Indian metropolitan cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad requires clear rules for splitting society maintenance charges, electricity bills, domestic maid salaries, and broadband subscriptions. Unclear financial agreements among roommates frequently cause friction.

1. Who is Legally Responsible for Society Maintenance?

In the absence of a specific agreement clause, the property owner is legally responsible to the housing cooperative society (RWA/CHS) for regular maintenance. However, under modern 11-month lease agreements, tenants usually agree to pay recurring society charges directly.

2. Fair Principles for Utility Splitting

Common Fixed Utilities (Equal Split): WiFi internet, maid salary, cook salary, water tanker charges, and society maintenance should always be divided equally.
Electricity & AC Usage: In apartments where only some flatmates operate air conditioners, implementing a two-tier electricity split (base usage split equally + AC surcharge) prevents disputes during peak summer months.