H011🏠 Housing & PropertyReply draft
Builder changed flat size or floor plan without consent
What you need to know
Under RERA Section 14, builder cannot change flat specifications without prior written consent. Unilateral changes entitle buyer to compensation or full refund.
Your rights
1
Prior written consent before any structural change
2
Reject unauthorized changes
3
Cancel agreement with full refund if changes unacceptable
4
RERA complaint for unauthorized changes
What you should do now
Action first1
Object in writing immediately
- WhatsApp/email builder stating you did not consent to the change
- Reference the original specification in your sale agreement
- Demand restoration or written explanation within 15 days
2
If unresolved
- File RERA complaint
- Or seek cancellation with full refund if change is unacceptable to you
Acts applicable
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016
centralSection 14 — Adherence to sanctioned plans
Gujarat RERA Rules 2017
gujaratProject specification compliance
Where to complain
Consumer complaint portal: e-jagriti.gov.in (replaced edaakhil.nic.in as of Jan 2025). Labour complaints: col.gujarat.gov.in. All links verified June 2026 via web search against official government sources.