The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act gave homebuyers real, enforceable rights — and in Maharashtra these are overseen by MahaRERA.
Registered projects and verified information
Most residential projects above a certain size must be registered with the regulator before they are advertised or sold. Buyers can check a project's registration, approvals, plan and promised completion date on the MahaRERA portal — a powerful way to verify a builder's claims before you commit.
Carpet area, not 'super built-up'
Sale is to be on the basis of carpet area — the actual usable area within the walls of the flat — bringing transparency to what you are paying for, rather than vague 'super built-up' figures.
Possession on time — or compensation
The builder must hand over possession by the date promised in the agreement. If possession is delayed, you may generally be entitled to withdraw and seek a refund with interest, or to continue and claim interest for every month of delay, as provided under the law.
Defect liability
If structural or workmanship defects appear within the statutory defect-liability period after possession, the builder is generally obliged to rectify them at no extra cost.
How to enforce your rights
A buyer can file a complaint before MahaRERA against a builder for violations such as delayed possession, false information or deviation from the sanctioned plan. Many homebuyers also escalate related grievances through consumer forums, depending on the facts.
Before you buy
Verify the project's MahaRERA registration, read the agreement's possession date and carpet-area figures, and keep every payment receipt.
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