BENGALURU: In response to homeowner complaints about vague and changing parking allocations, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) is moving to make it compulsory for builders to clearly outline the number, dimensions, type, and exact locations of parking spaces in both allotment letters and sale agreements.
“We are currently finalizing these measures,” K-Rera chairman Rakesh Singh informed TOI. The authority is in discussions with Credai, the leading organization for private real-estate developers, and has consulted with representatives from major real-estate firms in the region.
“Clearly identifying parking spaces in residential complexes ensures that buyers are well-informed about what they are purchasing along with the apartment. Our main goal is to protect homebuyers from misleading claims and incomplete information,” sources revealed.
The K-Rera initiative draws inspiration from the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), which has implemented a similar disclosure practice since 2024, resulting in a significant decrease in parking-related litigation.
Homebuyers welcome K-Rera’s parking initiative
The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) is finally taking action and will soon require builders to detail parking spaces in allotment letters and sale agreements—an issue long highlighted by flat buyers experiencing disputes with developers over parking arrangements.
This move also aims to address concerns regarding accessibility, safety, and practicality. According to the planned regulations, builders must specify the designated parking slot number, type, size, and dimensions in the allotment letter and sale agreement. The regulator states, “The parking layout plan, approved by the relevant planning authority and displaying the parking details, should be attached to the sale agreement.”
“We were promised a covered parking space, but at the time of possession, we were shown an entirely different area that barely accommodates our vehicle,” recounted Anirudh Rao, a buyer in Yelahanka. “There was no written confirmation— no dimensions or marked spots—leaving us with no choice but to accept it.”
Accessibility issues have also emerged as a significant concern. Ramachandra Rao, a resident of Kanakapura Road, shared his experience of struggling with parking challenges for over five years due to his wife’s mobility difficulties, prompting him to seek assistance from K-Rera.
“My flat is in Tower G, yet my assigned parking is nearly two blocks away from the lift,” he explained. “There’s no ramp at the lift entrance, and I have to navigate a long distance with my wife’s wheelchair and lift her over a step. At my age, it’s become very difficult. When I asked the builder for a parking spot closer to the lift or the addition of a ramp, he flatly refused.”
Other buyers have reported safety and usability problems. “In our development, the parking space allotted to us is wedged between two pillars, making it nearly impossible to open the car doors fully,” stated Sunita Menon, a resident of a gated community on Sarjapur Road. “We discovered this only after taking possession. The builder claims the slot conformed to the ‘planned layout’, but we were never given access to that plan.”
