{"id":4025,"date":"2025-06-05T14:07:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T14:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dearsociety.in\/post\/?p=4025"},"modified":"2025-06-06T06:39:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T06:39:41","slug":"real-estate-clarity-with-maharera-decoding-carpet-area-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dearsociety.in\/post\/2025\/06\/05\/real-estate-clarity-with-maharera-decoding-carpet-area-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Clarity with MahaRERA: Decoding Carpet Area Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"704\">In the realm of real estate, clarity and fairness are key\u2014especially when it comes to measuring the space you&#8217;re paying for. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), through <strong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"428\">Circular No. 4\/2017<\/strong>, issued on <strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"457\">June 14, 2017<\/strong>, has standardized how carpet area should be calculated under the <strong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"584\">Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA)<\/strong>. This rule is essential for buyers, developers, and designers alike, ensuring transparency in real estate transactions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"1093\"><strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"738\">What exactly is carpet area?<\/strong> According to Section 2(k) of RERA, carpet area is the net usable floor area within the apartment\u2019s walls. It includes internal partition walls but <strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"898\">excludes<\/strong> external walls, balconies, terraces, and service shafts. In simple terms, it is the space where you can place your furniture, move around, and live your everyday life\u2014nothing more, nothing less.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0917\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0939\u0915\u093e\u0902\u0928\u093e \u092c\u093f\u0932\u094d\u0921\u0930 \u0935\u093f\u0930\u094b\u0927\u093e\u0924 \u0928\u093f\u0937\u0947\u0927 \u0915\u0930\u0923\u094d\u092f\u093e\u091a\u093e \u0905\u0927\u093f\u0915\u093e\u0930 \u0906\u0939\u0947-Consumers can protest against the Builder #case\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vUuXRQ3tXkE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1571\">MahaRERA\u2019s clarification comes with a visual distinction between what counts and what doesn\u2019t. <strong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1208\">Internal walls<\/strong>, which divide your living spaces (like bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens), are <strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1300\">included<\/strong> in the carpet area. On the other hand, <strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1358\">external walls<\/strong>, balconies, service shafts, and terraces\u2014though part of your home\u2014are not included in this measurement. This distinction eliminates ambiguity and ensures everyone speaks the same language when referring to space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1976\">The circular goes further to explain what constitutes internal and external walls. Whether made of concrete, bricks, or drywalls, <strong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1721\">internal walls<\/strong> help define your interiors. <strong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1768\">External walls<\/strong> form the outer boundary of your apartment. Structural components like <strong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1850\">columns<\/strong>, if embedded in walls, are considered part of the wall itself. This clarity helps in precise calculation and accurate design.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Who will pay the RERA agent&#039;s commission? It is now mandatory to clearly mention it in the agreement\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UB1Cv6Y8wkI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2361\">Before Circular No. 4\/2017, developers used different formulas for carpet area, leading to <strong data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2100\">confusion and inconsistency<\/strong>. MahaRERA\u2019s standardization ensures that <strong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2200\">every homebuyer receives transparent, fair information<\/strong>. Supported by Section 37 of the RERA Act and Rule 38 of MahaRERA, this directive brings uniformity across all residential projects registered after May 1, 2017.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2679\">To further aid both professionals and buyers, MahaRERA attached <strong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2452\">illustrative diagrams<\/strong> with the circular. These visuals clearly mark <strong data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2533\">what\u2019s included and what\u2019s not<\/strong>, making it easier to understand and implement. It empowers buyers to question irregularities and promotes responsible practices among developers.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Flat Buyers Alert Builder Must List All Promised Amenities in Agreement\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/af9tKzKkIP8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"3072\">In conclusion, <strong data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2730\">MahaRERA\u2019s Circular No. 4\/2017<\/strong> is a landmark step in making real estate dealings in Maharashtra <strong data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2827\">transparent and trustworthy<\/strong>. It ensures that buyers get what they pay for, and developers follow a unified approach to reporting carpet area<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the realm of real estate, clarity and fairness are key\u2014especially when it comes to measuring the space you&#8217;re paying for. Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), through Circular No. 4\/2017, issued on June 14, 2017, has standardized how carpet area should be calculated under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). 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