Property & RERA Hub | Home Buyer Rights & Delay Compensation

Your guide to buying property in Bharat. Understand RERA laws, carpet area rules, and how to get compensation for delayed possession.

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  • Property Rera Rights

    RERA: The Builder's Master

    Law/Section: Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016

    RERA ensures that builders are accountable for their promises and timelines.

    Tip: Always check if the project has a 'RERA Registration Number' before paying a single rupee.

    • Right to Information: Builder must share the sanctioned plan and schedule.
    • Delayed Possession: If the builder is late, you can withdraw and get a FULL REFUND with interest.
    • No Changes: Builder cannot change the flat's layout without the consent of 2/3rd of the buyers.

  • Property Rera Rights

    The Carpet Area Rule

    Law/Section: Section 2(k) of RERA Act

    You pay for the area you actually live in, not the thickness of walls or common stairs.

    Fact: Carpet area is the net usable floor area of an apartment, excluding the area covered by the external walls.

    • Builders MUST quote the 'Carpet Area' in the agreement.
    • Super Built-up Area (including lobbies/lifts) cannot be the basis for the flat's price.
    • If the final area is smaller than promised, the builder must refund the difference.

  • Property Rera Rights

    5-Year Structural Warranty

    Law/Section: Section 14(3) of RERA Act

    The builder is responsible for the quality of construction long after you move in.

    • If any structural defect appears within 5 YEARS of possession, the builder must fix it for FREE.
    • The repair must be completed within 30 days of your complaint.
    • If they don't fix it, you are entitled to compensation.

  • Property Rera Rights

    The Occupancy Certificate (OC)

    Law/Section: Local Municipal Acts

    Moving into a building without an OC is legally 'Illegal Occupation'.

    • You have the right to refuse possession if the builder does not have a valid OC.
    • Without an OC, you may not get permanent water or electricity connections.
    • It is the builder's duty to obtain the OC from the local authorities.

  • Rera Stats

    Interest Rate

    The standard interest a builder must pay you for delays.

  • Rera Stats

    Defect Period

    Duration for which builder is liable for structural flaws.