RERA and structural defects: Can homebuyers challenge poor construction quality in housing projects?
Homebuyers in India can challenge poor construction quality in housing projects under Section 14(3) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, which requires developers to rectify structural defects within 30 days at no additional cost. The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority tribunal ruled that developers are legally bound to provide insurance documents or bear repair costs.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, protects homebuyers against structural defects in new apartments. Section 14(3) states that developers must rectify defects within 30 days without charge if reported within five years of possession. Homebuyers like Maitrayee Patel from Pune and a Noida resident have faced issues like leakage and crumbling plaster despite paying significant amounts. The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority tribunal ruled on November 29, 2025, that developers must provide Section 16 insurance documents or bear repair costs. The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority has outlined guidelines on possession and structural defect liability, emphasizing the importance of long-term structural durability in markets like Mumbai.
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