100 Real Estate & RERA Law FAQs Every Property Buyer, Seller, Builder and Investor in India Should Know

FAQ 1101

Q. What is RERA?
A. RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) regulates the real estate sector and protects homebuyers.

FAQ 1102

Q. What is the purpose of RERA?
A. To promote transparency, accountability and timely completion of real estate projects.

FAQ 1103

Q. Is RERA registration mandatory for builders?
A. Eligible real estate projects are required to be registered under RERA.

FAQ 1104

Q. Can buyers verify RERA registration online?
A. Yes, through the respective State RERA portal.

FAQ 1105

Q. What is a RERA registered project?
A. A project registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority as required by law.

FAQ 1106

Q. Can an unregistered project be legally challenged?
A. Yes, where statutory violations exist.

FAQ 1107

Q. What is an allottee under RERA?
A. A person to whom a plot, apartment or building has been allotted or sold.

FAQ 1108

Q. What is a promoter under RERA?
A. A person or entity developing or selling a real estate project.

FAQ 1109

Q. What is carpet area?
A. Net usable floor area excluding specified external areas.

FAQ 1110

Q. What is built-up area?
A. Carpet area plus the area occupied by walls and specified portions.

FAQ 1111

Q. What is super built-up area?
A. Built-up area plus proportionate common areas.

FAQ 1112

Q. Can builders charge based on super built-up area?
A. Charges must comply with applicable law and contractual terms.

FAQ 1113

Q. What is an Agreement for Sale?
A. A contract defining rights and obligations between buyer and builder.

FAQ 1114

Q. Should buyers sign builder agreements without legal review?
A. Professional legal review is advisable before execution.

FAQ 1115

Q. What is possession of property?
A. Delivery of physical control and occupancy of the property.

FAQ 1116

Q. What is delayed possession?
A. Failure of the promoter to hand over possession within the agreed timeline.

FAQ 1117

Q. Can buyers claim compensation for delayed possession?
A. Yes, subject to applicable law and contractual rights.

FAQ 1118

Q. Can buyers seek refund from builders?
A. Yes, in appropriate circumstances.

FAQ 1119

Q. What is occupancy certificate (OC)?
A. Certificate permitting lawful occupation of a completed building.

FAQ 1120

Q. What is completion certificate (CC)?
A. Certificate confirming completion in accordance with approved plans.

FAQ 1121

Q. Can possession be accepted without OC?
A. Buyers should carefully evaluate legal implications before accepting possession.

FAQ 1122

Q. What is encumbrance?
A. A legal liability or charge affecting property.

FAQ 1123

Q. What is title verification?
A. Examination of ownership and legal status of property.

FAQ 1124

Q. Why is title search important?
A. It helps identify ownership defects and legal risks.

FAQ 1125

Q. What is due diligence in property purchase?
A. Legal verification of ownership, approvals and encumbrances.

FAQ 1126

Q. What is sale deed?
A. Registered document transferring ownership of immovable property.

FAQ 1127

Q. What is agreement to sell?
A. Contract promising future transfer of property.

FAQ 1128

Q. What is conveyance deed?
A. Document legally conveying ownership rights.

FAQ 1129

Q. What is gift deed?
A. Registered instrument transferring property without consideration.

FAQ 1130

Q. What is relinquishment deed?
A. Document surrendering ownership rights in favour of another.

FAQ 1131

Q. What is partition deed?
A. Instrument dividing jointly owned property.

FAQ 1132

Q. What is mutation?
A. Entry recording change of ownership in revenue records.

FAQ 1133

Q. Does mutation confer ownership?
A. No, it is primarily a fiscal record.

FAQ 1134

Q. What is khata?
A. Municipal property account maintained by local authorities.

FAQ 1135

Q. What is property tax?
A. Tax levied by local authorities on immovable property.

FAQ 1136

Q. What is stamp duty?
A. Duty payable on specified legal instruments.

FAQ 1137

Q. What is registration fee?
A. Fee payable for registration of documents.

FAQ 1138

Q. Is property registration compulsory?
A. Registration is mandatory for specified property transactions.

FAQ 1139

Q. Can an unregistered sale deed transfer ownership?
A. Generally, registration is required for valid transfer.

FAQ 1140

Q. What is GPA property?
A. Property transactions involving a General Power of Attorney.

FAQ 1141

Q. Can GPA alone transfer ownership?
A. Legal validity depends upon applicable law and transaction structure.

FAQ 1142

Q. What is Power of Attorney?
A. Authority granted to another person to act on one's behalf.

FAQ 1143

Q. Can NRIs purchase property in India?
A. Yes, subject to applicable regulations.

FAQ 1144

Q. Can NRIs sell property in India?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1145

Q. What is home loan due diligence?
A. Legal scrutiny conducted before financing property.

FAQ 1146

Q. Does bank approval guarantee clear title?
A. Independent legal verification remains advisable.

FAQ 1147

Q. What is builder-buyer dispute?
A. Dispute arising from obligations under a real estate transaction.

FAQ 1148

Q. Can builder delays be challenged before RERA?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1149

Q. Can compensation be awarded under RERA?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1150

Q. Can RERA orders be appealed?
A. Yes, before the prescribed appellate authority.

FAQ 1151

Q. What is structural defect liability?
A. Builder's responsibility for specified structural defects during the statutory period.

FAQ 1152

Q. Can buyers complain about construction defects?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1153

Q. What is common area?
A. Areas shared by occupants of the project.

FAQ 1154

Q. Can maintenance charges be disputed?
A. Yes, where legally justified.

FAQ 1155

Q. What is apartment owners' association?
A. Body representing apartment owners for common interests.

FAQ 1156

Q. What is society maintenance dispute?
A. Dispute regarding maintenance obligations or charges.

FAQ 1157

Q. Can illegal construction be challenged?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1158

Q. What is land conversion?
A. Legal process changing land use classification.

FAQ 1159

Q. What is land acquisition?
A. Acquisition of land under applicable law.

FAQ 1160

Q. Can acquisition compensation be challenged?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1161

Q. What is agricultural land?
A. Land classified for agricultural purposes.

FAQ 1162

Q. Can agricultural land be converted for residential use?
A. Subject to statutory permissions.

FAQ 1163

Q. What is circle rate?
A. Government-notified minimum value for property transactions.

FAQ 1164

Q. What is market value of property?
A. Price determined by prevailing market conditions.

FAQ 1165

Q. What is lease deed?
A. Agreement granting possession for a specified period.

FAQ 1166

Q. What is leave and license agreement?
A. Permission to occupy premises without transferring interest in property.

FAQ 1167

Q. Can tenancy disputes be litigated?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1168

Q. What is eviction?
A. Legal removal of an occupant from property.

FAQ 1169

Q. Can landlords evict tenants without due process?
A. Eviction must follow applicable law.

FAQ 1170

Q. What is adverse possession?
A. Legal doctrine recognized under specific conditions by law.

FAQ 1171

Q. What is easement right?
A. Right to use another's property for a specified purpose.

FAQ 1172

Q. What is right of way?
A. Easement permitting passage over land.

FAQ 1173

Q. What is injunction in property disputes?
A. Court order restraining specified acts.

FAQ 1174

Q. Can courts stay illegal construction?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1175

Q. What is specific performance in property law?
A. Court order directing performance of a property contract.

FAQ 1176

Q. Can agreement holders file specific performance suits?
A. Yes, subject to legal requirements.

FAQ 1177

Q. What is cancellation of sale deed?
A. Judicial or legal process invalidating a sale deed.

FAQ 1178

Q. Can fraudulent property transactions be challenged?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1179

Q. What is property fraud?
A. Fraud involving ownership or transfer of immovable property.

FAQ 1180

Q. Can forged sale deeds be cancelled?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1181

Q. What is property encroachment?
A. Unauthorized occupation of another's land.

FAQ 1182

Q. Can encroachments be removed legally?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1183

Q. What is partition litigation?
A. Legal proceedings for division of jointly owned property.

FAQ 1184

Q. Can co-owners sell their share?
A. Yes, subject to legal rights and restrictions.

FAQ 1185

Q. What is title insurance?
A. Insurance protecting against specified title defects.

FAQ 1186

Q. Can buyers seek legal due diligence before booking flats?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1187

Q. Should original title documents be verified?
A. Absolutely.

FAQ 1188

Q. Can legal notices resolve builder disputes?
A. In many cases, yes.

FAQ 1189

Q. Why should property agreements be professionally drafted?
A. To minimize future disputes.

FAQ 1190

Q. Can mediation resolve property disputes?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1191

Q. Why should buyers verify approvals before purchase?
A. To avoid regulatory and litigation risks.

FAQ 1192

Q. Can unauthorized layouts create legal problems?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1193

Q. Why is RERA compliance important?
A. It enhances transparency and buyer protection.

FAQ 1194

Q. Can homebuyers collectively file complaints?
A. Yes, where legally permissible.

FAQ 1195

Q. Should property transactions be documented carefully?
A. Yes.

FAQ 1196

Q. Can digital property records be relied upon?
A. They should be verified with official records.

FAQ 1197

Q. When should buyers consult a property lawyer?
A. Before signing any booking form or agreement.

FAQ 1198

Q. When should builders seek legal advice?
A. Before project launch, documentation and regulatory compliance.

FAQ 1199

Q. When should investors obtain legal due diligence?
A. Before investing in any immovable property.

FAQ 1200

Q. What is the best way to avoid property litigation?
A. Conduct thorough legal due diligence, verify title documents and obtain professional legal advice before completing any transaction.

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