For new flat possession
Taking possession of a new flat?
Years of EMIs and rent, and now the keys. Get every damp patch and seepage snag on a numbered list before you accept possession and before the carpenter arrives.
- 01Open joint around floor trap, bath 1Bath 1 floorFix before use
- 02Unsealed gap at WC baseBath 1Fix before interiors
- 03Balcony floor falls away from drainBalconyFix before interiors
- 04Frame gap at window, top cornerBedroom 2Fix before interiors
- 05No drip groove under sunshadeLiving, outsideMonitor
- 06Cracked sill, hairlineKitchenMonitor
Where we fit
Your sequence, and the two points we come in.
- 01
Possession letter
The builder gives a date.
- 02 · Megahedge
Possession Check
At the handover inspection.
- 03
Letter to builder
Defect Claim Pack, dated evidence.
- 04
Repairs
Inside the 30 days RERA sets after notice.
- 05 · Megahedge
Re-scan, then interiors
Free re-scan within 90 days.
01
The possession checklist
On the day, the inspector scans every wall and ceiling and records the snags that let water in:
- Bathroom floors, grout and joints at sanitary fittings
- Balcony and utility floor slope towards the drain
- Window frames, sills and drip grooves on sunshades
- External wall cracks and plaster joints
- The wall beside the plumbing shaft
02
The defect liability window
Under Section 14(3) of the RERA Act, 2016, a defect brought to the builder's notice within five years from the date of handing over possession is to be rectified without further charge within 30 days. Your possession letter, the occupancy certificate date and the physical handover date can differ; ask a lawyer which applies to you.
03
Why repairs come before interiors
A damp wall behind a new wardrobe or panelling is expensive to reach. Fix first, re-scan, then build. The Possession Check includes one free re-scan of repaired areas within 90 days.
Questions buyers ask
The builder has its own handover inspection. Why another?
The builder's inspection is the builder's. An independent check commissioned by you records what you found, with instruments, on a date you can prove.
Should I sign the possession acceptance letter first?
Ideally the inspection happens before you sign. If you already have, the defect window still runs from possession.
Does the pack work if the project isn't RERA registered?
The evidence and letter still help, but the RERA route may not apply. Ask a lawyer about the consumer commission route.
Not ready to book? Walk the flat with our 10-minute self-check and get a snag list to take to the seller.
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