Legal Assistance in Real Estate – Key Areas
1. Title Due Diligence
Ensure that the developer/seller has a clear and marketable title.

Examine 7/12 extract, property card, sale deed chain, mutation entries, and encumbrance certificates.

Validate no pending litigation, mortgages, or third-party claims.

2. RERA Compliance
Every real estate project must be registered under RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority).

Check RERA registration number for project authenticity.

Review carpet area vs. built-up area, project completion timelines, and legal disclosures.

Assist developers in filing for RERA approval and ongoing compliance.

3. Agreement for Sale / Sale Deed Drafting
Prepare and vet buyer-seller agreements:

Include clauses for payment schedule, possession date, penalty clauses, and exit terms.

Ensure compliance with the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA) or RERA provisions.

4. Construction & Development Agreements
Legal drafting for:

Joint Development Agreements (JDA)

Development Rights Agreements (DRA)

Power of Attorney and Tripartite Agreements with landowners/investors

5. Due Diligence for Land Acquisition
Zoning check: residential/commercial use?

Verify Fungible FSI, TDR, or redevelopment rights

Scrutiny of land ownership documents and non-agricultural land (NA) conversion

6. Consumer & Dispute Resolution
Handle disputes related to delayed possession, quality issues, or NOC problems

Represent in RERA tribunal, consumer court, or civil court

7. Registration & Stamp Duty
Guidance on e-filing and registration of agreements

Stamp duty calculation based on ready reckoner rates

Legal handling of gift deeds, lease agreements, or relinquishment deeds

🔎 Documents You’ll Likely Need Reviewed or Drafted
Sale Deed / Agreement for Sale

Title Search Report

Mother Deed / Conveyance Deed

JDA or MOU with landowners

RERA Certificates and Layout Approvals

Building Plan Sanctions (from MCGM/SRA etc.)

Occupancy Certificate (OC) / Completion Certificate (CC)

📞 How to Get Legal Help
If you’re looking for hands-on legal service, here are your options:

✅ Hire a Real Estate Lawyer
Preferably someone practicing in Mumbai High Court or handling RERA & MOFA cases

Law firms like Khaitan & Co, Wadia Ghandy, or boutique realty specialists

✅ Online Legal Platforms
Vakilsearch, LegalDesk, IndiaFilings, or LawRato offer property title checks and legal drafting at fixed fees

✅ In-House Counsel (for developers)
For ongoing projects, it’s best to have retained counsel or law firm on record.