DeccanBridge Hyderabad — Real Estate Law

RERA disputes in Hyderabad.

Delayed possession, broken promises, defective construction — the RERA framework gives Hyderabad homebuyers real teeth. We make them bite.

Homebuyer remedies with statutory force

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016, administered in this state by the Telangana RERA authority, transformed the balance between Hyderabad's homebuyers and developers. An allottee facing delay can elect between exiting with a full refund plus prescribed interest, or staying in the project and claiming interest for every month of delay — Section 18 makes this the buyer's choice, not the builder's. Structural and workmanship defects carry a five-year liability after possession, and compensation claims go before the adjudicating officer.

We file and argue complaints before TG RERA, pursue execution when developers ignore orders, and carry appeals to the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal and the Telangana High Court. We also act for serious developers — registration, quarterly compliance, agreement-for-sale drafting and defence of unmeritorious claims — which means we know how the other side thinks.

What we handle

Delay complaints: Section 18 claims for possession delay — refund with interest, or interest for delay while you keep the home, modelled financially before filing.
Refund & exit claims: Full-refund proceedings with prescribed interest where the project has stalled or the buyer elects to leave.
Defect liability claims: Claims for structural and workmanship defects within the five-year statutory window after possession.
Compensation proceedings: Claims before the adjudicating officer for losses beyond interest — including for false promises in brochures and advertising.
Execution & appeals: Execution of RERA orders against non-compliant developers, and appeals before the Appellate Tribunal and Telangana High Court.
Developer-side compliance: Project registration, quarterly updates, account-withdrawal compliance and defence work for developers who play it straight.

How we work

A partner-led process.

Claim assessment

Agreement, payment record and project status analysed; remedy election (refund vs interest) modelled in rupees.

Complaint filing

TG RERA complaint drafted with the documentary record that wins these cases — agreements, demands, correspondence, RERA filings.

Hearing & orders

Argued before the authority or adjudicating officer; interim directions sought where the project is bleeding.

Recovery

Execution proceedings, certificate enforcement and appellate defence until the money or the home is actually delivered.

Practice lead

Mohammed Siraj — Real Estate & Development Law

Advises on property transactions, title diligence, registration and RERA matters across Hyderabad.

Common questions

RERA Disputes FAQ.

What can I claim if my Hyderabad flat is delayed?

Under Section 18 you choose: exit the project with a refund of everything paid plus prescribed interest, or retain the booking and claim interest for each month of delay until possession. The right election depends on the project's health and your finances — we model both before filing.

Can I complain if the project is not registered with RERA?

Yes. Non-registration is itself a violation carrying penalties up to 10% of project cost, and the authority can still entertain allottee grievances. An unregistered project is usually a red flag that strengthens, not weakens, your case.

How long do TG RERA proceedings take?

The Act mandates disposal within 60 days; in practice contested matters take several months including pleadings and hearings. Execution against a recalcitrant developer can add time — which is why we draft for enforceability from the first filing.

What if the developer ignores the RERA order?

We pursue execution before the authority, recovery certificates enforceable as land-revenue arrears, and where warranted, complementary pressure — consumer proceedings, insolvency notices or criminal process for cheque defaults — until compliance happens.

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