What is RERA and how does it protect buyers in Kerala?

## RERA in Kerala

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 (RERA) protects property buyers by:

1. **Mandatory registration**: All projects with >8 units must register before sale
2. **Escrow account**: 70% of buyer funds held in escrow for construction only
3. **Delivery accountability**: Developers penalised for delays
4. **Grievance redressal**: Buyers can file complaints online
5. **Carpet area disclosure**: Builders must sell on carpet area basis

**Kerala RERA portal**: {state_rera_portal}

Source: RERA Act 2016.