FAQ · RERA & Legal

RERA and Property Law FAQs: What Buyers Need to Verify

RERA has reduced but not eliminated legal risk in Indian real estate. Buyers still confuse registration with protection. This page answers the legal and RERA questions that determine whether a purchase is actually safe.

Title chain check depth: 7-gen
Escrow mandate on collections: 70%
Structural defect liability: 5yr
Core documents every buyer must verify: 3

What the data says

RERA mandates escrow of 70% of collections for construction, delivery-date accountability and standardised disclosure — but does not verify underlying land title.
Every developer promoter must register the specific project with the state RERA authority before advertising or accepting bookings.
A five-year structural defect liability period applies post-possession under RERA, regardless of what the sale agreement says.

How EstateVeda executes this

RERA registration and disclosure cross-verification on the state portal.
Independent title chain and encumbrance search.
Sale agreement review for possession, penalty and exit clauses.
Occupation certificate and completion status verification before final payment.

Risks we underwrite against

Treating RERA registration as a substitute for independent title verification.
Signing agreements with possession clauses that lack enforceable delay penalties.

EstateVeda verdict

RERA protects you on construction and disclosure; it does not protect you on title. Both checks are non-negotiable before any payment.

Frequently asked questions

What does RERA registration actually guarantee?

RERA guarantees escrow-protected fund usage, disclosed project timelines and specifications, standardised agreements, and a grievance redressal forum — but it does not certify or guarantee clean land title.

How do I check if a project is RERA registered?

Search the project or promoter name directly on the relevant state RERA authority website (for Gurgaon, Haryana RERA) and cross-check the registration number against what is quoted in the developer's marketing.

What happens if a developer delays possession beyond the RERA date?

Buyers are entitled to either withdraw with refund plus interest, or continue and receive delay-compensation interest for every month of delay, as prescribed under RERA.

Is an unregistered project always illegal?

Projects with more than 500 sq m area or more than 8 units must be RERA-registered before sale; booking in an unregistered project that should be registered is a violation and a significant red flag.

What is a title search and why does it matter?

A title search traces ownership of the land back multiple generations to confirm the seller or developer has clear, marketable and encumbrance-free title — this is separate from and not covered by RERA registration.

What is an Occupation Certificate (OC)?

An OC is issued by the local municipal authority confirming a building is constructed per approved plan and fit for occupation. Possession without a valid OC carries legal and resale risk.

What should I check in the sale agreement before signing?

Possession date with penalty clause, carpet area definition, payment schedule tied to construction stage, exit/refund terms, and any clauses limiting the developer's delay liability.

Can I get compensation if construction quality is poor after possession?

Yes, RERA provides a five-year structural defect liability period during which the developer must rectify defects at no cost, reported in writing within that window.