{"id":4034,"date":"2025-06-08T07:07:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T07:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dearsociety.in\/post\/?p=4034"},"modified":"2025-06-08T07:07:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T07:07:29","slug":"maharera-circular-4-2017-carpet-area-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dearsociety.in\/post\/2025\/06\/08\/maharera-circular-4-2017-carpet-area-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"MahaRERA Circular 4\/2017: Carpet Area Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"726\">uying a home is one of the biggest investments people make, and knowing exactly what you&#8217;re paying for is essential. That\u2019s why <strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"425\">MahaRERA&#8217;s Circular No. 4\/2017<\/strong>, issued on <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"454\">June 14, 2017<\/strong>, plays a crucial role in ensuring fairness in the real estate market. This rule explains how to measure <strong data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"574\">carpet area<\/strong> under the <strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"639\">Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016<\/strong>, bringing consistency and transparency to all residential projects across Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1094\">So, what is carpet area exactly? According to Section 2(k) of RERA, carpet area is the <strong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"847\">usable area inside your flat<\/strong>, including internal walls, but <strong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"892\">excluding<\/strong> external walls, balconies, terraces, and service shafts. This means it\u2019s the actual space where you can place your furniture and live comfortably\u2014<strong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1093\">not just what appears on a brochure or layout plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u092c\u093f\u0932\u094d\u0921\u0930\u0928\u0947 \u0969  \u0916\u093e\u0924\u0940 \u0909\u0918\u0921\u0923\u0947 \u092c\u0902\u0927\u0928\u0915\u093e\u0930\u0915 \u0906\u0939\u0947 \u0915\u093e? \u091c\u092e\u093f\u0928\u0940 \u092e\u093e\u0932\u0915\u093e\u0902\u0928\u093e \u0938\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0927\u093e? #realestate #werunsocieties\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nQwqllwN16M?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=\"1096\" data-end=\"1466\">To help clarify this, MahaRERA defines what counts and what doesn\u2019t. <strong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1183\">Internal walls<\/strong>\u2014those that divide your rooms\u2014are part of the carpet area. But <strong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1264\">external walls<\/strong>, structural columns, and utility spaces outside your living area are not. These distinctions are important for both buyers and builders, so everyone knows what\u2019s being offered and what\u2019s being charged.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1912\">Earlier, the absence of standardization led to confusion and inconsistency in real estate transactions. Builders used different methods to calculate carpet area, which often left buyers confused or misled. But with this circular, MahaRERA ensured <strong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1741\">one clear rule for all<\/strong>. Backed by Section 37 of the RERA Act and Rule 38 of MahaRERA, this directive became applicable from <strong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1858\">May 1, 2017<\/strong>, making fair practices mandatory across the industry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2269\">What\u2019s more helpful is that the circular includes <strong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1992\">illustrations and charts<\/strong> that clearly show what areas are included in carpet area measurements. This visual support makes it easier for buyers to understand their home layout and for builders to measure and report accurately. It\u2019s a small detail that makes a big difference in trust and communication.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0930\u0947\u0930\u093e \u090f\u091c\u0902\u091f\u091a\u0902 \u0915\u092e\u093f\u0936\u0928 \u0915\u094b\u0923 \u0926\u0947\u0923\u093e\u0930? \u0906\u0924\u093e \u0915\u0930\u093e\u0930\u0928\u093e\u092e\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0924 \u0938\u094d\u092a\u0937\u094d\u091f \u0928\u092e\u0942\u0926 \u0915\u0930\u0923\u0902 \u092c\u0902\u0927\u0928\u0915\u093e\u0930\u0915 #werunsocieties\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pMgkScJRn7s?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=\"2271\" data-end=\"2545\">Thanks to this rule, <strong data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2335\">buyers now receive accurate information<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2376\">developers are held accountable<\/strong> to follow standard norms. This makes property transactions more transparent, protects buyer rights, and contributes to a healthier real estate ecosystem in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New MahaRERA Rule | Only Certified Agents Allowed in Real Estate Projects #werunsocieties #rera\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E1clLaf_p6A?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=\"2547\" data-end=\"2892\">Whether you are planning to buy, build, or design a property, understanding <strong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2653\">MahaRERA\u2019s Circular 4\/2017<\/strong> helps you make better decisions. To explore more about your rights as a homebuyer, visit the official MahaRERA website or consult a legal expert. A clear understanding of carpet area ensures <strong data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2892\">you get the home\u2014and the space\u2014you pay for.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also Watch : <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dearsociety.in\/post\/2023\/05\/05\/important-rera-judgements-taken-by-maharera-under-different-circumstance\/\">Important Rera Judgements taken by MahaRERA under different circumstance-2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. Website &#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dearsociety.in\/\">https:\/\/www.dearsociety.in\/<\/a><br \/>\n2. Instagram &#8211; \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/dearsocietymh?igshid=NmE0MzVhZDY=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/instagram.com\/dearsocietymh?igshid=NmE0MzVhZDY=<\/a><br \/>\n3. LinkedIn &#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/dear-societyin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/dear-societyin\/<\/a><br \/>\n4. 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