{"id":365,"date":"2026-05-28T09:29:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geovistaar.com\/?p=365"},"modified":"2026-05-28T09:33:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:33:38","slug":"what-is-rera-and-why-it-protects-your-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geovistaar.com\/?p=365","title":{"rendered":"What is RERA and Why It Protects Your Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RERA means Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016. It was made because too many builders delayed projects and cheated buyers. Now the law protects you.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\">How RERA helps a plot buyer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"list-inside list-decimal whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;li]:ps-6\" data-streamdown=\"ordered-list\">\n<li class=\"py-1 [&amp;&gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"><span class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\">No False Ads<\/span>: Every brochure, website, and ad must carry the RERA number. If they don\u2019t show it, it\u2019s a red flag.<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-1 [&amp;&gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"><span class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\">Money Safety<\/span>: 70% of your money goes into a separate bank account. Builder cannot use it for other projects. This stops fund diversion.<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-1 [&amp;&gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"><span class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\">Carpet Area Clarity<\/span>: Price must be based on carpet area, not super built-up area. You pay for what you actually get.<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-1 [&amp;&gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"><span class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\">Timely Delivery<\/span>: Builder must mention delivery date. If delayed, you get interest or can exit with full refund.<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-1 [&amp;&gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"><span class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\">No Plan Changes<\/span>: Layout, amenities, and plot size cannot change without 2\/3 buyer consent.<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-1 [&amp;&gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"><span class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\">5 Year Warranty<\/span>: Any structural defect in 5 years must be fixed by the developer for free.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\">How to check<\/span>: Go to your state RERA website \u2192 &#8220;Registered Projects&#8221; \u2192 Enter project name or RERA ID. You\u2019ll see approval status, litigation, and completion date.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\">GEOVistaar Promise<\/span>: We deal only in RERA approved layouts. Our RERA number is in the footer. Check it yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RERA means Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016. It was made because too many builders delayed projects and cheated buyers. Now the law protects you. How RERA helps a plot buyer: No False Ads: Every brochure, website, and ad must carry the RERA number. If they don\u2019t show it, it\u2019s a red flag. Money Safety: 70% of your money goes into a separate bank account. Builder cannot use it for other projects. This stops fund diversion. Carpet Area Clarity: Price must be based on carpet area, not super built-up area. You pay for what you actually get. Timely Delivery: Builder must mention delivery date. If delayed, you get interest or can exit with full refund. No Plan Changes: Layout, amenities, and plot size cannot change without 2\/3 buyer consent. 5 Year Warranty: Any structural defect in 5 years must be fixed by the developer for free. How to check: Go to your state RERA website \u2192 &#8220;Registered Projects&#8221; \u2192 Enter project name or RERA ID. You\u2019ll see approval status, litigation, and completion date. GEOVistaar Promise: We deal only in RERA approved layouts. Our RERA number is in the footer. 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