# RERA Tamil Nadu 2026 -- Your Rights as a Buyer and How Propspedia Verifies Projects The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 is the strongest legal protection a property buyer in Tamil Nadu has. Yet many buyers sign sale agreements without checking RERA status. This guide explains what RERA guarantees you and how Propspedia's verification layer makes it easier to stay protected. ## Your Core Rights Under RERA ### 1. Right to Information The builder must disclose to TNRERA: - Project layout and approvals - Number of units, sizes, and prices - Construction timeline and completion date - Quarterly construction updates All this is publicly searchable at tnrera.in. ### 2. Right to Timely Possession If the builder delays possession beyond the RERA-registered date: - **Interest liability:** Builder pays SBI MCLR + 2% per annum on the amount you have paid, for each month of delay - **Refund option:** If you choose to exit, you are entitled to a full refund plus the same interest ### 3. Right to Structural Defect Rectification (5-Year Warranty) For 5 years after possession, the builder is liable to repair any structural defect at no cost. ### 4. Right Against Illegal Changes The builder cannot change the approved plan, layout, or structural design without consent of 2/3 of allottees. ### 5. Dispute Resolution TNRERA has a dedicated adjudicating officer. Complaints can be filed online. Resolution target: 60 days. ## How Propspedia's RERA Badge Works Every listing on Propspedia that shows the **RERA Verified** badge has passed a 3-step check: 1. **TNRERA number present** -- The builder has submitted a valid registration number 2. **Live status confirmed** -- We cross-check that the TNRERA registration is active (not expired or suspended) 3. **Completion date within range** -- Projects with RERA expiry within 6 months are flagged separately as "Near Expiry" Listings without RERA are still shown on Propspedia but are clearly marked "RERA Pending" -- so you can make an informed choice. [Filter RERA-Verified Listings on Propspedia](https://propspedia.in/properties?reraVerified=true) ## PropScore and Legal Compliance PropScore incorporates a legal sub-score that weighs: - RERA registration status (30 points) - Builder past RERA compliance record (20 points) - Clear title history (10 points) - CMDA/DTCP approval (10 points) A project with PropScore >= 80 has cleared all these criteria. ## FAQ **Q: What if a builder is not registered under RERA but is selling?** A: Projects with more than 8 units or more than 500 sq m of development area are mandated to register. Selling without RERA registration is illegal. Do not buy from unregistered builders. **Q: How do I file a RERA complaint against a builder in Tamil Nadu?** A: File online at tnrera.in. You need the project RERA number, your allotment letter, and payment receipts. There is no filing fee. **Q: Does RERA cover resale properties?** A: RERA applies to the original builder-to-buyer transaction. However, structural defect warranties (5 years from possession) survive the resale and are enforceable by subsequent owners.