In a significant move aimed at protecting homebuyers, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) is preparing to introduce strict new rules that will mandate builders to provide explicit details about parking spaces in official documents. This decision comes after numerous complaints from residents about ambiguous and shifting parking allotments in apartment complexes across the state.
Regulator Finalizes New Disclosure Rules
K-Rera chairman Rakesh Singh confirmed to the Times of India that the authority is in the final stages of this process. The regulator has been actively consulting with the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (Credai) and has held detailed discussions with top real estate firms in Bengaluru. The core objective is to ensure complete transparency, so that buyers know exactly what they are purchasing along with their apartment.
Sources within K-Rera stated that the primary goal is to safeguard purchasers from misleading claims and incomplete information. The regulator is drawing inspiration from a successful precedent set by the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), which implemented a similar disclosure system in 2024, leading to a notable reduction in legal conflicts over parking rights.
What the New Rules Will Specify
Under the proposed regulations, developers will be compelled to specify crucial details in the allotment letter and the agreement for sale. These details must include:
- The exact parking slot number assigned to the buyer.
- The type of parking (covered, open, basement, etc.).
- The precise size and dimensions of the parking space.
- The specific location of the slot within the project layout.
Furthermore, the approved parking layout plan from the competent planning authority must be attached as an annexure to the sale agreement. This move is expected to address long-standing grievances related to accessibility, safety, and usability of parking spaces.
Homebuyers Narrate Parking Ordeals
The regulator's intervention is a direct response to harrowing experiences shared by numerous residents. Anirudh Rao, a homebuyer from Yelahanka, recounted being promised a covered parking slot, only to be shown a different, inadequately sized space at possession. With nothing in writing, he felt compelled to accept it.
Accessibility emerged as a critical concern. Ramachandra Rao, a resident on Kanakapura Road, highlighted a five-year struggle. His wife uses a wheelchair, but their allotted parking in Tower G is two blocks away from the lift, with no ramp. "I have to push the wheelchair a long distance and then lift her across a step. I am elderly myself, and it has become extremely challenging," he said, adding that the builder refused his request for a closer slot or a ramp.
Safety and usability issues were also flagged. Sunita Menon, living in a Sarjapur Road gated community, found her parking slot squeezed between two pillars, making it impossible to open car doors fully. She discovered this flaw only after taking possession, while the builder defended it as "as per plan"—a plan never shared with buyers.
This decisive step by K-Rera is seen as a major victory for homebuyers' rights, aiming to bring much-needed clarity and accountability to a persistent pain point in Bengaluru's real estate market.
