RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development Act 2016) mandates project registration, agent registration, 70% escrow for buyer funds, quarterly reporting, and state RERA Authorities for dispute resolution.

RERA Registration Services in India – Real Estate Regulatory Authority Compliance

Q: Which real estate projects must be registered under RERA?

Projects with plot area above 500 sq m or more than 8 apartments must register before advertising, booking, or accepting advances from buyers.

Q: What are the penalties for non-compliance with RERA?

Promoters face up to 10% of project cost penalty and up to 3 years imprisonment. Unregistered agents are liable to Rs 10,000 per day of default.

Q: Does RERA apply to commercial real estate projects?

Yes. RERA applies to all qualifying real estate projects — residential and commercial — including offices, retail, mixed-use, and plotted developments meeting the threshold.

Q: Does RERA apply uniformly across all Indian states?

RERA is a central law administered by state RERA authorities. Each state sets its own rules, thresholds, and portal requirements. Our team manages compliance across all major states.

Complete RERA Compliance Support for Developers, Buyers, and Agents Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA Act) is the central legislation that transformed the Indian real estate sector by mandating compulsory registration of real estate projects and agents, enforcing statutory disclosure obligations on promoters, creating ring-fenced escrow accounts for project funds, and establishing dedicated Real Estate Regulatory Authorities and Appellate Tribunals in each state and union territory for dispute resolution. Enacted with effect from 1 May 2017, RERA fundamentally restructured the balance of rights and obligations between promoters, buyers, and agents — making compliance with the RERA framework non-optional for any qualifying real estate project or transaction.

Our RERA compliance practice supports real estate developers and promoters with project registration, quarterly reporting, and ongoing statutory obligations; homebuyers with rights advisory and complaint filing; and real estate agents with mandatory RERA registration and renewal. We manage new project registration, quarterly updates and audit filings, project extensions, project transfers and takeovers, and modifications to registered projects.

Our RERA Compliance Services

RERA for Developers & Promoters

Project registration, quarterly reporting, escrow compliance, and annual audit support for real estate promoters. See RERA for Developers.

RERA for Home Buyers

Rights advisory, complaint filing, possession delay interest claims, and Agreement to Sale review for homebuyers. See RERA for Buyers.

RERA Agent Registration

Mandatory individual and entity agent registration, renewal, and compliance advisory under RERA. See RERA for Agents.

Project Registration

End-to-end RERA project registration for residential and commercial projects above the prescribed threshold.

Quarterly Updates & Audit

Mandatory quarterly progress reporting and annual CA audit filing for registered RERA projects.

Modifications & Extensions

Project plan amendments and registration extensions for projects requiring timeline or design changes.

Why RERA Compliance Is Essential

Mandatory under law — operating an unregistered qualifying project or facilitating a transaction as an unregistered agent attracts severe penalties under the RERA Act
Protects promoters from retrospective liability — registered projects with compliant disclosures significantly reduce exposure to buyer complaints and RERA penalties
Builds buyer confidence — RERA registration signals credibility, transparency, and legal compliance to prospective buyers and financing banks
70% escrow ensures project fund discipline — separating buyer payments from business expenses reduces diversion risk and strengthens project completion
Timely quarterly updates and audits keep the project in good standing with the state RERA authority and pre-empt compliance action
State RERA portals are publicly accessible — non-compliance, complaints, and penalty orders are visible to buyers, lenders, and business partners

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RERA?

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) is India's central legislation for regulation of the real estate sector. It requires compulsory registration of real estate projects and agents, mandates disclosure of project details on state RERA portals, requires 70% of buyer funds to be kept in a dedicated escrow account, and establishes Real Estate Regulatory Authorities in each state for grievance redressal and enforcement.

Which real estate projects must be registered under RERA?

All real estate projects where the plot area exceeds 500 square metres or the total number of apartments exceeds 8 — across all phases — must be registered with the state RERA authority before advertising, booking, selling, or accepting advances from buyers. Projects involving renovation or repair of existing apartments without re-allotment are exempt. Individual states may set lower thresholds and impose additional requirements.

What are the penalties for non-compliance with RERA?

Penalties under RERA are severe. A promoter who fails to register a qualifying project is liable to a penalty of up to 10% of the estimated project cost, and continued non-registration can lead to imprisonment of up to 3 years. An unregistered agent is liable to a penalty of Rs 10,000 per day of default. Violations of other RERA provisions attract penalties of up to 5% of estimated project cost per violation.

Does RERA apply to commercial real estate projects?

Yes. RERA applies to all real estate projects — both residential and commercial — that meet the registration threshold (plot area above 500 sq m or more than 8 apartments/units). Commercial office space, retail shops, mixed-use developments, and plotted developments meeting the threshold all require RERA registration. Promoters of commercial projects have the same disclosure, escrow, and reporting obligations as residential developers.

Does RERA apply uniformly across all Indian states?

RERA is a central legislation but is administered by state-level Real Estate Regulatory Authorities established under the Act. Each state may extend the Act's provisions, set lower thresholds, and prescribe state-specific portal requirements and fee structures. Several states have enacted their own RERA rules, and some — notably Maharashtra (MahaRERA) and Karnataka (K-RERA) — have detailed state-specific guidance. Our team manages RERA compliance across all major states.

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