RERA complaints in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 regulates promoters and protects allottees. Each State has its own authority: the Andhra Pradesh RERA and the Telangana RERA.

Common grounds for a complaint

• Delay in handing over possession (Section 18)
• Changes to sanctioned plans without the required consent (Section 14)
• Structural or workmanship defects reported within 5 years of possession (Section 14(3))
• False statements in advertisements or the prospectus (Section 12)
• Selling or advertising an unregistered project that should be registered (Section 3)

What relief is available

Depending on the facts, an allottee may seek a refund with interest, or interest for the period of delay while staying in the project. Compensation claims go before an adjudicating officer (Section 71).

What to collect first

• Agreement for sale and the allotment letter
• Payment receipts and bank statements
• The project's RERA registration details
• Letters and emails with the promoter

Other routes

RERA is not always the only route. A consumer complaint or a civil suit may also be possible, depending on the facts. An appeal against a RERA order goes to the Appellate Tribunal, generally within 60 days (Section 44).

General information as of 5 November 2026. It is not legal advice, and you should confirm the current law for your situation.