Understanding MahaRERA — your rights as a buyer
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 (RERA) is one of the most important pieces of consumer protection legislation for property buyers in India. Maharashtra’s implementation — MahaRERA — is among the most active and buyer-friendly in the country.
Verify a Project
Check any developer or project at maharerait.mahaonline.gov.in. Search by project name, developer or RERA number.
File a Complaint
Buyers can file complaints online at the MahaRERA portal. Orders are typically passed within 60 days. No lawyer required for basic complaints.
Check Agent Registration
All real estate agents in Maharashtra must be RERA-registered. Verify an agent’s registration number before engaging them.
Seek Refund / Compensation
If a developer delays possession, you are entitled to interest at 10.05% p.a. on your investment for every month of delay, or a full refund with interest.
When can you file a RERA complaint?
- Developer has delayed possession beyond the registered completion date
- Developer has changed the approved floor plan without your written consent
- Developer has not delivered promised amenities
- Structural defects within 5 years of possession date
- Agent has misrepresented the property or project details
How to file a MahaRERA complaint
- Register on the MahaRERA portal at maharerait.mahaonline.gov.in
- Click “Online Complaint” and select the complaint category.
- Enter the project RERA number and respondent details.
- Upload supporting documents: agreement, payment receipts, correspondence.
- Pay the filing fee (₹5,000 for residential complaints).
- Attend the online or in-person hearing.
TND can help: If you are an NRI dealing with a developer dispute remotely, TND’s legal team can represent you at MahaRERA proceedings via Power of Attorney. Get in touch to discuss your situation.
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