A Central Advisory Council member has questioned the effectiveness of RERA registration, calling for mandatory developer declarations and clearance of all dues before new project approvals to protect homebuyers.

A leading pan-India homebuyers' association has urged the Union Housing Ministry to address critical gaps in RERA enforcement, proposing mandatory escrow accounts for amenities, builder verification mechanisms, uniform exit policies, and standardized operating procedures across state regulators.

While RERA aims to protect Indian homebuyers, certain missteps can leave them without legal relief. Learn 6 key scenarios where RERA may not apply and how to avoid them.