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If it's delayed · 5 min readWhat to Do if Possession Is Delayed
Reviewed against MahaRERA rules · Informational, not legal advice
The short version: A delay isn't the end of the road — RERA is squarely on your side. Move deliberately: build the record, know your number, and escalate in order.
Your first five moves
1
Confirm the delay
Check the committed possession date in your agreement (plus any grace) against today.
2
Gather your paperwork
Agreement, payment receipts, demand letters and the RERA certificate — the backbone of any claim.
3
Calculate what you're owed
Work out your Section 18 delay interest, payment by payment.
4
Send a written notice
Demand possession with interest in writing — it creates a record and often opens negotiation.
5
File a MahaRERA complaint
If it's unresolved, take it to the Authority with your evidence.
Two things worth knowing
A group case with other buyers in your project is usually stronger and cheaper than going alone.
Don't stop paying instalments without advice — it can weaken your position, even when the builder is at fault.
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This guide is general information to help you ask better questions — it is not legal advice, and it doesn't replace your own advocate or the official MahaRERA portal. Rules, rates and builder practices vary; always verify against the current MahaRERA record and your project's documents before acting.