She Bought a Flat on Paper. Our Verification Showed the Building Didn't Even Have an Occupation Certificate.
About the Client
A 32-year-old working professional in Noida who had booked a 2BHK flat on SPR Road, Sector 70, Gurugram, for ₹80lakh. The builder had sent a possession letter asking her to pay the final ₹8 lakh and collect the keys. She had already paid ₹72 lakh over 3 years.
What Was the Client's Requirement
Before paying the final amount and taking possession, she wanted SPJ Advocates to verify that the flat was legally safe to move into — that all building approvals were in place.
What Our Verification Found following problems:
- No Occupation Certificate: The builder was handing over possession without an OC from the Gurugram Authority. Without it, the flat was technically not legal to occupy.
- Extra Floors Built Without Approval: The building had 14 floors, but the approved plan was for only 12. The top two floors were built without permission.
- Society Not Registered: The builder still controlled maintenance funds, common areas, parking, and club house.
- Temporary Electricity and Water: The entire building was running on temporary connections meant for the construction phase only.
How We Helped Her After the Report
- We sent a legal notice to the builder demanding OC, society registration, and permanent utility connections
- Filed a complaint with HRERA on behalf of our client and 15 other buyers
- RERA Authority issued a notice to the builder with a 90-day compliance deadline
The Result
The builder obtained the OC within 4 months. The society was registered. Permanent utility connections were applied by the builder. Our client paid the final instalment only after all approvals were confirmed and moved into her home.
She told us: "I was one payment away from moving into an illegal flat. If I hadn't got this verification done, I would never have known."
15 other buyers in the same society also became our clients after this case.
About to take possession of a new flat? Don't pay the final amount until you know the building is legally safe.
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