What about ongoing projects?

Projects ongoing on the date of RERA enforcement (where OC / completion certificate not issued) had to be registered within 3 months. Most ongoing projects have been brought under RERA.

How long does RERA registration take?

Typically 30-60 days. Authority has 30 days to reject; otherwise registration is deemed approved.

What is escrow under RERA?

70% of amounts realized from buyers must be deposited in project-specific escrow account; withdrawal only based on project progress and architect / engineer / CA certification.

Can I cancel and get refund under RERA?

Yes — under Section 18, on possession delay or defects, buyer can withdraw and demand full refund + interest. Or continue and claim monthly delay interest.

What is the penalty for non-registration?

Up to 10% of estimated project cost; in case of repeated non-compliance, imprisonment up to 3 years.

RERA Registration & Compliances

End-to-end RERA registration, project disclosures, quarterly updates and ongoing compliance under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.

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Overview

Understanding RERA Registration & Compliances

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) requires every promoter to register projects (where land area exceeds 500 sqm or there are more than 8 apartments) and every real-estate agent to register with the State RERA Authority before any sale, advertisement or marketing. RERA brings transparency, accountability and consumer protection to the previously unregulated real-estate sector. Projects must disclose layouts, plans, approvals, escrow account details, completion timelines, carpet area calculations, defect-liability terms and litigation status. Quarterly compliance updates are mandatory; non-compliance attracts up to 10% of project cost as penalty and personal liability of promoters. Our RERA-specialist team handles project registration across all major State RERA Authorities (Maharashtra MahaRERA, Karnataka K-RERA, UP-RERA, Haryana RERA, Tamil Nadu TNRERA), agent registration, ongoing compliance, complaint defence and Appellate Tribunal representation.

Why Legal Door

Built for Outcomes, Trusted Pan-India

Specialist lawyers, transparent pricing and end-to-end execution from first call to final order.

State-Authority Network

Active filings across MahaRERA, K-RERA, UP-RERA, HRERA, TNRERA and others.

Promoter & Buyer Both Sides

We act for promoters (registration / compliance) and for buyers (complaints / refund / interest).

Quarterly Compliance Programs

Managed quarterly updates to avoid de-registration and penalty.

Tribunal Litigation

Appellate Tribunal representation for adverse orders.

What We Cover

Key Highlights

Project registration under RERA Section 3-4

Promoter, project, plans, approvals disclosure

Carpet area calculation as per Section 2(k)

Escrow account (70% rule) compliance

Quarterly project updates (Section 11)

Real-estate agent registration

Promoter agreement compliance

Force majeure / extension applications

Buyer complaint defence

Appellate Tribunal proceedings

Our Process

How We Help You

A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.

1Project Diagnostic

Assess registrability, document readiness and disclosure gaps.

2Registration

File project registration with all approvals, plans, disclosures.

3Authority Queries

Respond to RERA queries; address deficiencies.

4Registration Number

Receive RERA registration number; mandatory in all marketing.

5Ongoing Compliance

Quarterly project updates, escrow audits, litigation reports.

6Complaint Defence

If complaints arise, defend before RERA / Tribunal.

Checklist

Documents Required

Land title chain and ownership proof
Approved building plan, layout, elevations
Environmental and other regulatory approvals
Escrow account opening documents
Project schedule and completion certification
Sample agreement for sale
Promoter directors / partners KYC
Past project track record disclosure
CA-certified financial details

Legal Framework

Applicable Laws & Regulations

Key statutes, rules and judicial precedents that govern this service.

Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016

Central Act establishing RERA framework.

State RERA Rules

Each State has its own Rules — Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, Karnataka RERA Rules etc.

RERA Section 3

Mandatory project registration for projects over thresholds.

RERA Section 18

Refund with interest on possession default.

RERA Section 14

Adherence to plans; structural defect liability for 5 years.

Avoid These Mistakes

Common Pitfalls

Costly errors we routinely help clients fix — or better, avoid altogether.

Marketing Before Registration

Section 3 prohibits any sale / advertisement before RERA registration. Common but costly violation.

Carpet Area Mis-Statements

Pre-RERA practices of super-area pricing are now penalized; carpet area must match registered plan.

70% Escrow Lapses

70% of buyer collections must go into project-specific escrow. Diversion is regulatory and criminal.

Missing Quarterly Updates

Project status updates are mandatory. Repeated lapses lead to suspension of registration.

FAQs

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you begin

When project land area exceeds 500 sqm OR has more than 8 apartments. Below thresholds — voluntary registration. Re-development projects also have specific thresholds per State Rules.

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