Regulatory Framework · India
RERA Lawyer in Delhi
RERA changed everything for Delhi real estate. Are you on the right side of it?
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Understanding the Regulatory Framework
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 fundamentally restructured the legal relationship between real estate developers and buyers in India. Under RERA, promoters must register projects before marketing, maintain separate escrow accounts for buyer funds, disclose project details publicly, and complete projects on time. Buyers gain enforceable rights to refunds, interest, and compensation for delays. The Delhi Real Estate Regulatory Authority (DRERA) and its appellate tribunal have become active enforcement forums. Corpus Juris Legal advises both promoters (registration, compliance, complaints defence) and buyers (complaint filing, refund recovery, possession enforcement).
DRERA project registration for Delhi developers
HRERA compliance for Gurgaon and Haryana projects
Promoter quarterly update filings and RERA compliance calendar
Buyer complaint filing — possession, refund, delay compensation
RERA Appellate Tribunal proceedings for Delhi and Haryana
Real estate agent registration and compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Which real estate projects must be registered under RERA in Delhi?+
All residential and commercial real estate projects where the plot area exceeds 500 sq.m. or the number of units exceeds 8 (including phases) must be registered with DRERA before any booking, sale, or marketing. Each phase is treated as a separate project for registration purposes.
What are a promoter's obligations regarding project funds under RERA?+
RERA requires promoters to deposit at least 70% of the amounts collected from buyers into a designated escrow account. Withdrawals from this account are permitted only for land and construction costs, proportionate to the certified percentage of project completion. This prevents fund diversion — the most common cause of project delays.
What remedies does a homebuyer have if a developer delays possession in Delhi?+
Under RERA, a delayed buyer can claim: interest at the SBI MCLR + 2% for each month of delay (calculated on the amount paid), or withdraw from the project and claim a full refund with interest. RERA complaints before DRERA are adjudicated faster than civil courts, typically within 60 days.
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