There is good news for people who have bought a home in Uttar Pradesh.
The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has introduced new rules that will make it easier for homebuyers to file complaints against builders and reduce property transfer charges.
The authority has notified the 10th amendment to its General Regulations, 2019.
The new rules aim to improve transparency, strengthen consumer protection, and make the grievance redressal process simpler for homebuyers.
Buyers of Unregistered Projects Can Now File Complaints
One of the biggest changes is for people who have purchased homes in projects that are not registered with UP RERA.
Earlier, there was confusion about whether buyers of such projects could approach the authority.
Under the new rules, UP RERA has clarified that it will now accept complaints from buyers of unregistered projects.
The authority will first check whether the project was legally required to be registered under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
If registration was mandatory, UP RERA will begin separate proceedings against the builder while also hearing the buyer’s complaint on its merits.
To make the process easier, UP RERA will soon launch a new feature on its online portal. Buyers of unregistered projects will be able to submit complaints online using Form-M.
UP RERA Caps Property Transfer Charges
The authority has also fixed the maximum amount that builders can charge for transferring a property.
If the original allottee dies and the property is transferred to a family member, the builder can charge a maximum processing fee of ₹1,000.
Buyers will need to submit documents such as the death certificate, succession certificate, and no-objection certificates from other legal heirs.
For transfers to someone outside the family, the processing fee has been capped at ₹25,000.
Builders Cannot Demand a New Sale Agreement
UP RERA has also clarified that builders cannot force buyers to sign a fresh sale agreement or lease deed during a property transfer.
Instead, the transfer should be recorded by making an endorsement on the existing agreement.
The builder must then update the official records accordingly.
This change is expected to make the transfer process faster and reduce unnecessary paperwork.
What Do These New Rules Mean for Homebuyers?
According to UP RERA, the new regulations are designed to make it easier for homebuyers to seek justice, especially those whose projects were never registered.
The rules also prevent builders from charging excessive transfer fees and promote greater transparency in the real estate sector.
UP RERA Chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy said the amendments have been introduced to strengthen accountability, improve consumer protection, and make the complaint process more efficient and homebuyer-friendly.
