Builder Agreement for Sale Review and RERA Compliance Check in Pune

When you buy a new flat, the Agreement for Sale is almost always drafted by the developer. Before you sign, I review the agreement clause by clause, verify the project’s compliance on the MahaRERA website, and give you a clear picture of where the agreement stands and which clauses need to change before you commit.

What Is This Service?

This is a review of the Agreement for Sale for a new or under-construction flat, prepared by the promoter/builder. I check the agreement itself, cross-verify it against what the promoter has actually filed and disclosed on the MahaRERA website, and flag any clause that is not in your interest, with a plain-language explanation of what it means and what to ask the builder to change.

What I Check in the Agreement

  • Conformity with the RERA model format. Every Agreement for Sale must follow the standard model form prescribed for such agreements. Builders can modify this format, but any deviation must be clearly highlighted and justified. I check whether the deviations in your agreement are disclosed and whether they work against you.
  • Possession clause. The committed possession date, the grace period, and what compensation or interest you are entitled to if possession is delayed, as required under the Act.
  • Payment schedule and construction-linked plan. Whether instalments are tied to actual construction stages and match what is filed with MahaRERA.
  • Carpet area definition. Whether the carpet area, and the compensation clause if the final carpet area varies beyond the permitted limit, is correctly stated.
  • Cancellation and refund clauses. What happens, and what you get back, if you cancel or if the builder cancels the deal.
  • Additional charges. Society formation, maintenance deposit, clubhouse, parking, and other charges, and whether they are clearly quantified or left open-ended.
  • Common areas and amenities. Whether what is promised in the brochure matches what is legally committed in the agreement.
  • Dispute resolution clause. Arbitration seat, venue, and whether it unfairly limits your ability to approach MahaRERA or consumer forums.
  • Indemnity and penalty balance. Whether obligations and penalties fall only on you, or whether the builder carries matching responsibility.

What I Verify on the MahaRERA Website

Every registered project must disclose specific documents and updates on the MahaRERA portal. I check these against the agreement and against what you have been told:

  • Project registration certificate and registration validity/extension status
  • Sanctioned building plans and layout
  • Title report and encumbrance status of the project land
  • Commencement Certificate and, where applicable, Occupancy Certificate
  • Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) to confirm the project is progressing as declared
  • Any complaints, orders, or litigation recorded against the project or promoter

My Review Process

  1. Collect the documents. The draft or executed Agreement for Sale, allotment letter, payment schedule, and floor plan
  2. Check the MahaRERA listing. I pull the project’s registration and disclosures directly from the MahaRERA website
  3. Compare and cross-verify. The agreement is checked clause by clause against the RERA model format and against the project’s actual MahaRERA filings
  4. Flag what needs to change. I list the clauses that are not in your favour, explain why, and suggest specific changes to raise with the builder
  5. Walk you through it. A direct discussion of the findings so you understand exactly what you are signing and what you can still negotiate
  6. Personal review. Associates may assist with the initial document collection and MahaRERA cross-check, but every finding is personally reviewed by me before it reaches you

Who This Service Is For

  • Buyers of under-construction flats who have received a draft Agreement for Sale from the builder
  • Buyers about to make a booking who want the agreement checked before paying booking ammount
  • NRI buyers purchasing a new flat in Pune who cannot review the paperwork or the MahaRERA filings themselves
  • Buyers who have already signed and want to understand what protections they do or do not have going forward

Why Clients Choose This Review

  • I check the agreement against the actual MahaRERA project filings, not just the document in isolation
  • Every clause that works against you is flagged in plain language, along with what to ask for instead
  • Findings are grounded in the RERA Act 2016 and the Maharashtra RERA Rules 2017, not just general opinion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a builder change the RERA model Agreement for Sale format? Yes, deviations from the standard model form are allowed, but they must be clearly highlighted and justified, and must still stay within what the law permits. If a builder’s agreement quietly departs from the model form without disclosure, that is itself a red flag worth raising.

What if the project is not registered with MahaRERA? Most residential projects above the threshold set under the Act are required to register. If a project is not registered, or the registration has lapsed, that materially changes your legal protection and needs to be addressed before you pay anything further.

Is the possession date in the agreement legally binding? Yes. The Agreement for Sale must state a specific possession date, and delay entitles you to interest or compensation under the Act. I check whether your agreement states this clearly or tries to dilute it with vague language.

Can you review the agreement before I sign, or only after? Ideally before, so any problematic clauses can still be raised with the builder. If you have already signed, I can still review it to tell you exactly where you stand and what remedies are available.

Do you also check for hidden or additional charges? Yes. Charges for society formation, maintenance deposits, clubhouse, and parking are checked to confirm they are clearly quantified in the agreement rather than left open for the builder to decide later.

Can NRI clients use this service remotely? Yes. Send the agreement and RERA registration number over WhatsApp or Google Drive, and I walk you through the MahaRERA verification and findings on a call.