Notices issued to owners using residential properties for commercial purposes

The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has begun to issue notices to the owners found using their residential properties for commercial purposes, detailed a news source. The cantonment board had effectively reported a crackdown against such owners after Eid-ul-Fitr. 

The RDA paid heed to the issue in the wake of getting complaints from the cantonment occupants. This likewise makes financial losses to the board as owners are required to pay a commercial fee for using their residential property for business operations. The owners found associated with non-accommodating use of their residential property pay utility charges at private rates, which is likewise an illicit practice. 

the notices were issued after the study results were concluded. Right now, a few property owners have leased their homes to schools, beauty parlors, massage centers, and property dealers. The board has prompted them to change over their private rent to business rent and pay the due charges. 

On account of non-compliance to the served notices, the RCB will lease issued to the property owners. It would be ideal if you note that property rent rate for private property is PKR 2 for each square feet while the equivalent for business property is PKR 8 for every square feet.