Practice area
Real estate agents and brokers under RERA
Registration, obligations and disputes involving real estate agents and brokers under Sections 9 and 10 of the RERA Act.
Agents and brokers play a major role in property sales. The RERA Act requires real estate agents to register and sets duties for them, and complaints can be made against agents who breach them.
What this work involves
- Advice to agents on registration with the Authority and compliance requirements
- Complaints against agents who sell or promote unregistered projects
- Disputes over misleading information and advertisements
- Commission and brokerage disputes between agents, developers and buyers
- Penalty proceedings before the Authority against agents
- Representation of agents and agencies in complaints and appeals
Frequently asked questions
Does a real estate agent need to register under RERA?
Yes. Section 9 requires real estate agents who facilitate the sale or purchase of units in registered projects to register with the Authority.
Can I complain about a broker who misled me?
Yes. A complaint can be made before the Authority, and the agent's registration status and conduct are examined.
Related reading
Appealing a K-RERA order before the Karnataka REAT: time limit and the 30% deposit
How appeals to the Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal work, including the 60-day limit and the pre-deposit promoters must make.
K-RERA procedureHow to file a K-RERA complaint: a step-by-step guide for homebuyers
A practical walkthrough of filing a complaint before the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority, from documents to hearing to recovery.
Delayed possessionRefund or possession? Your rights under Section 18 of RERA when a builder delays
What Section 18 of the RERA Act gives an allottee when possession is delayed, and how the refund and interest options differ.