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Defect liability deadline

Enter the date of handing over possession and see the last date to bring a defect to the builder's notice, with reminder dates.

Defect liability deadline

Defect liability deadlineRERA Act, 2016 · s.14(3)

Your possession letter, the occupancy certificate date and the physical handover date can differ. Ask a lawyer which applies to you.

Last day to bring a defect to the builder's notice

14 March 2031

Days left

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After notice, Section 14(3) gives the builder 30 days to rectify without further charge.

  • Reminder at 6 months: Sept 2026
  • Reminder at 12 months: Mar 2027
  • Reminder at 24 months: Mar 2028
  • Reminder at 48 months: Mar 2030
  • Reminder at 58 months: Jan 2031
Rule applied
Section 14(3) of the RERA Act, 2016: defects brought to the promoter's notice within five years from the date of handing over possession are to be rectified without further charge within 30 days. Which date counts as possession can differ; ask a lawyer.
Last checked
November 2026

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