RERA complaint for possession delay

Overview

Your builder has delayed possession beyond the agreed date. A real estate lawyer files a complaint with your state RERA authority for refund with interest or delay compensation.

What's included

Review of the builder-buyer agreement and payments
Legal notice to the builder
Complaint drafted and filed with the state RERA
Appearances at RERA hearings
Help with execution of the order
Status updates in your account and by email

Steps involved in RERA complaint for possession delay

1

Share documents

Upload the agreement, allotment letter and payment receipts.
2

Legal notice

The lawyer sends a notice to the builder asking for possession, refund or compensation.
3

RERA complaint

If the builder does not settle, the complaint is drafted and filed online.
4

Hearings

Your lawyer appears at RERA hearings and files replies.
5

Order and execution

RERA passes an order; the lawyer helps you enforce it if the builder does not comply.

Documents required

Application form for the flat
Builder-buyer agreement
Allotment letter
Receipts or bank proof of all payments
Emails and letters with the builder
Project brochure

Things to know

The RERA filing fee (varies by state) is separate.

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Private and confidential

Your matter is seen only by your advocate.

Free cancellation

Within 2 hours of booking.

Upfront fees

Government fees listed separately.

Payment structure

100%

Professional fee, paid at booking

100% at booking · RERA filing fee separate

Government, court and stamp fees

The RERA filing fee (varies by state) is separate.

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Frequently asked questions

Under Section 18 you can ask for a full refund with interest, or stay in the project and get interest for every month of delay until possession.

Projects that were ongoing when RERA came into force in 2017, and all registered projects since, are covered. Your lawyer checks the registration number on the state RERA site.

Usually 6 to 12 months, depending on the state authority and how the builder responds.

Both. A joint complaint by several buyers of the same project is common and can share costs.

The timeline is shown under "Things to know". It starts once we have all the details and papers we need.

A Bar Council verified advocate who practises in this area. You can also choose an advocate from their profile before booking.

Yes. Your matter and documents are visible only to you, your advocate and support staff when you ask for help.

Yes, from My Bookings. It is free within 2 hours of booking; after that a cancellation fee may apply.

No. The price is the professional fee only. Any government, stamp duty or court fees are paid separately.

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