Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Hyderabad Builders Face RERA Scrutiny Over Society Handover Delays
Imagine you buy a house in a new apartment building.
The law says the company that built it must eventually hand over control of the building and its services to the people who live there.
But some builders are taking too long to do this, keeping control of things like clubhouses and maintenance fees.
This is causing problems because residents can't make their own decisions.
The government is stepping in, telling builders to hand over control and follow the rules.
If the builder does not comply with the rules, the builder will have to face consequences.
Some builders are also accused of mismanaging money or delaying projects, and the government is investigating these issues.
Builders in Hyderabad are delaying transferring housing societies to Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs).
This delay allows builders to control amenities and common areas for commercial purposes.
RERA directed a builder to register an RWA within 45 days after a complaint regarding fee collection.
RERA rejected an application from a builder for claiming ownership of clubhouse common areas.
RERA has issued directions to a builder regarding financial mismanagement and project delays.
- Who
- Builders, Residents, Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs), RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority).
- What
- Builders delaying transfer of housing societies to Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) and related issues.
- When
- Ongoing; recent cases and rulings are discussed.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- Builders delay transfers to retain control of amenities and commercialize common areas, violating RERA regulations.
Builders' Actions
Residents' Perspective
Control over Amenities
Builders' Actions
Builders delay transferring control of amenities.
Residents' Perspective
Residents' perspective: Without full RWA function, homeowners cannot make decisions
- RERA
- Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Telangana
- RERA Directive
- Builders must transfer ownership of common areas to RWAs
- Vazhraa Nirmaan Case
- Application for blocks G and H rejected due to clubhouse ownership claims
- SAS 1 Infratech
- Facing allegations of financial mismanagement and project delays
- RERA Rule
- RWA handover should begin within 3 months of majority of allottees booking flats