Real estate & municipal
Property transactions, development questions and municipal matters. The first step is to understand the facts, the relevant documents and the stage your matter has reached.
Matters within this area
- Property transaction review
- Building and municipal matters
- Development-related disputes
What to bring
Bring the complete papers, including attachments and previous responses. Useful starting documents can include the following.
- Property and development documents
- Permissions, notices and official correspondence
- Transaction and payment records
Questions before we speak
How do I arrange a conversation?
Call or email the office with your preferred time and a brief description of the subject. Arrange the discussion before sending sensitive documents.
Can you assess the likely result from a short message?
A meaningful assessment depends on the facts, complete documents, applicable law and procedural stage. A short message is a starting point for arranging that review.
Guides for this area
Browse all 15 guidesDoes a real-estate project require RERA registration?
Check the project, phase, proposed activity and statutory exclusions before assuming registration is required or unnecessary. An old brochure is not proof of…
Civil & PropertyChecking a developer’s RERA project information
Compare the official project information with the agreement and representations offered to the buyer. Registration is a regulatory status, not a guarantee of…
Civil & PropertyAdvance payments before a real-estate sale agreement
For a transaction within RERA section 13, check the statutory restriction before accepting or paying a substantial advance. A booking receipt is not the complete…
Civil & PropertyDelayed project handover — preparing a RERA assessment
Compare the agreed possession date, actual project position and any lawful extension or other relevant order. A delay claim needs the complete contract and…
Civil & PropertyDefects after taking possession of a real-estate unit
Record the defect and notify the promoter through a traceable channel. Distinguish a structural or statutory defect issue from ordinary maintenance or an…
Civil & PropertyChanges to sanctioned plans and promised amenities
Compare the approved plan, agreement and proposed change before deciding what consent is required. Not every alteration falls into the same statutory category.