Builder denied disabled parking to Rs 1.03 crore flat buyer; RERA orders relief
In one such case, a woman and her family bought a 3BHK ( 3 Bedrooms, Hall, Kitchen) from a builder in Bengaluru for Rs 1.03 crore. The builder promised two specially enabled parking spaces, and it was supposedly one of the property's key attractions. The builder's brochure and terms clearly referred to these parking facilities. However, he failed to deliver on that commitment.
In a recent case, a woman and her family purchased a 3-bedroom apartment in Bengaluru for Rs 1.03 crore from a builder who made promises of providing two specially enabled parking spaces. Despite the builder's commitment, he failed to deliver on this promise. Additionally, the builder continued to collect steep maintenance charges from residents without providing explanations or audited accounts.
The aggrieved woman turned to the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) for assistance. On September 7, 2026, K-RERA ruled in her favor, criticizing the builder for breaching the expectations of homebuyers. The tribunal emphasized that the builder was obligated to provide a separate parking space for a physically challenged person, based on regulatory guidelines.
The homebuyer had purchased the apartment under a sale deed executed on August 6, 2024, for a total consideration of Rs 1,03,28,979. In December 2023, the builder assured the woman via email that the promised parking space would be provided, citing relevant guidelines and environmental clearance. However, the promised facility was never made available.
The Karnataka RERA tribunal held that the builder was bound to provide separate parking spaces for specially enabled individuals, as specified in the guidelines. Consequently, the tribunal directed the builder to provide parking spaces for persons with disabilities within 60 days from the order date. The tribunal also mandated the builder to establish an association of allottees and provide audited accounts and maintenance charge details after the project's completion.
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