Homebuyer's guide: How to file complaint with K-RERA after builder's delay
Homebuyers in Kerala facing project delays or developer misconduct can file formal complaints through the Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA). The authority has the power to mandate compensation and interest payments, as demonstrated in a recent ruling against a construction firm.
Why it matters
This provides a clear legal pathway for consumers to seek redress against real estate developers, promoting accountability in the housing sector.
If you are a homebuyer grappling with project delays, builder violations, or non-compliance by a real estate developer in Kerala, you can file a complaint online with the Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The process is fully digital, and the Authority has the power to order compensation, interest, and penalties against errant builders.In a recent order, K-RERA directed a builder in the state capital to pay two homebuyers simple interest at 16.65% per annum for delaying a flat in the Sparrow Paradise project at Kudappanakunnu. The buyers, Dr Ullas Raghavan and Shakuntala Prabhakaran, had paid around Rs 1.02 crore for the 1,765 sq ft flat.
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