The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has issued a strict clarification regarding parking provisions in housing projects, stating that simply allotting parking on paper will no longer be acceptable. Developers must now ensure that homebuyers receive actual, usable and properly demarcated parking spaces on site.
Parking cannot remain on paper, MahaRERA tightens compliance rules
The move follows several complaints from flat buyers who were shown parking spaces during booking but later discovered that the allotted spots were either not usable, poorly designed, or not aligned with the approved layout. In many cases, this led to confusion and disputes between residents and developers after possession.
As per the updated directive, parking must be clearly included in the sanctioned building plan and physically provided in a functional manner. It should be easily accessible and properly allocated in proportion to the number of apartments in the project.
Developers are also required to clearly mention all parking-related details in agreements, brochures, and other sales documents so that buyers are fully aware of what they are being offered at the time of purchase.
MahaRERA has warned that any mismatch between approved parking plans and actual delivery will be treated as a violation under the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016. Such cases may attract penalties or regulatory action against developers.
Real estate experts say the move will improve transparency in the sector and reduce common disputes related to parking, especially in densely populated urban projects where space is already limited.
With this clarification, MahaRERA aims to ensure that parking is delivered as a real, usable facility rather than just a promised feature on paper.
Source : Hindustan Times
