From Illegal to Legal, Securing Your Property’s Future
Resolve unauthorised construction issues with expert-led property regularization.
From compliance checks to securing occupancy and completion certificates, we make your property fully legal, marketable, and ready for redevelopment anywhere in India.
Our Property Regularization Process
This isn’t just a service it’s a mission driven by our relentless dedication.
Detailed Legal & Technical Review
We assess all existing documents and the physical status of the building, providing a thorough and accurate evaluation report.
Government & Authority Customised
We serve as your committed and passionate advocates, representing your case before the relevant regulatory authorities.
Propose a Path to Compliance
We prepare and submit the necessary proposals and documentation to effectively argue for the legalisation of your property.
Secure the Occupancy Certificate
Our ultimate goal is to see you successfully receive and secure the OC, thereby securing the future of your home and investment.
Our Mission
LawCrust Realty specialises in property regularization, helping societies transform illegal buildings and unauthorised constructions into fully legal assets. We simplify the building regularization process and assist with redevelopment of buildings and housing societies, ensuring your property complies with all legal requirements. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to secure a clear and legally recognised title for your property.
Benefits for Societies & Individuals
Unassailable Legal Security
Gaining legal status provides you with undisputed ownership and robust protection against future disputes or challenges. This ensures your property’s status is ironclad, safeguarding your investment for the long term.
Access to Amenities
Legally recognised properties are fully eligible for essential civic amenities like water, electricity, and sanitation, as well as crucial infrastructure development. This not only ensures access to vital services but also enhances the overall livability and long term value of your asset.
Increased Property Value
Regularised properties inherently command a significantly higher market value and attract more desirable investment opportunities. By securing proper documentation, you unlock your property’s full financial potential.
Future Proofing
Ensuring your property’s compliance is crucial for future proofing, enhancing its value, and securing it for generations. For societies and individuals, this means achieving legal clarity that boosts market worth, simplifies transactions, and prevents legal issues.
The Value of Legal Compliance
Our Transparent Fee Structure
We believe in complete clarity. Our professional fee is separate from the mandatory government charges, ensuring you understand exactly what you are paying for.
Initial Assessment & Due Diligence
Comprehensive review of all property docs, on-site inspection, and preliminary report on regularisation.
Fixed Fee: ₹25,000 – ₹50,000
Documentation Management
Preparation of documents, coordination with architects/engineers, and government correspondence.
Per Room Fee: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000
Final Certification & Success Fee
Charged after Occupancy Certificate approval, this ensures final coordination and reflects our commitment to success.
Success Fee: 5%–10% of govt. charges
Client Success Stories
At LawCrust Realty, our greatest achievements are reflected in the success and peace of mind of our clients. Don’t just take our word for it; hear directly from those we’ve had the privilege to serve.
Our society struggled for years without an Occupancy Certificate. LawCrust Realty handled everything from documentation to government approvals. Today, our property is fully legal, and its value has increased. Their professionalism and persistence were truly remarkable.
– Tushar Patil
As an NRI, managing my old property in Mumbai was stressful. LawCrust Realty’s property regularisation team made the process effortless. They explained every step, handled all paperwork, and got the OC without delays. I finally feel confident my property is 100% legal.
– Vikram Sahu
We had almost given up on regularising our building due to bureaucracy. LawCrust Realty turned it around with expert guidance and steady follow ups. They made the process simple and transparent. Our property is now legally secure and ready for the future.
– Karan Mehta
Ready To Secure Your Property’s Legal Status?
Don’t let bureaucratic challenges threaten your valuable real estate investment. Let our experienced experts carefully guide you through the entire regularisation process.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What exactly is ‘property regularisation’ in India, and why is it mandatory to do?
Ans: Property regularisation is the legal process of converting an unauthorised construction or illegal addition (like extra floors or extensions) into a fully compliant asset. It’s mandatory because it:
1. Prevents Demolition: Secures your property against mandatory demolition notices from municipal bodies (like BMC, PMRDA, or CIDCO).
2. Unlocks Value: Allows you to obtain a clear title, bank loans, and a saleable property with significantly higher market value.
3. Ensures Services: Makes your property eligible for essential civic amenities (water, electricity, drainage) that are often denied to illegal structures.
2. Can I regularise my old, unauthorised flat or building in India? Is it too late?
Ans: It depends on the specific state and municipal regulations, but generally, yes, if it meets certain criteria. Authorities like the Maharashtra government have introduced regularization schemes (e.g., under the Gunthewari Act for properties built before a specific cut-off date, such as December 31, 2020). The key factors are:
1. Construction Date: Did the unauthorized construction happen before the legal cut-off date?
2. Nature of Violation: Is the violation minor (setbacks, FSI) or severe (on public land, water bodies)?
3. Location: Specific rules apply in areas governed by bodies like PMRDA or CIDCO.
An initial legal and technical review is necessary to confirm your property’s eligibility.
3. How much does it cost to regularise an illegal property, and what are the main charges?
Ans: The total cost consists of two separate components:
1. Mandatory Government Charges (The Bulk): This is the Regularisation Fee or penalty. It is calculated by the municipality and is typically a percentage of the property’s Ready Reckoner Rate (RRR), based on the size and nature of the unauthorized area.
2. Professional Consulting Fees: This covers the end-to-end legal, architectural, and liaison work required to prepare, submit, and argue your case. A transparent firm will separate this from the government fee and may include a Success Fee payable only upon final certificate issuance.
4. What is the fastest way to get an Occupancy Certificate (OC) for an unregularised building?
Ans: The fastest and most reliable way to secure an OC is by engaging expert property regularisation consultants who understand the technical and bureaucratic hurdles. Trying to do it yourself often leads to delays and rejection. The consulting process simplifies the following complex steps:
1. Detailed Documentation: Preparing and coordinating all required documents (ownership proofs, revised layout plans, affidavits) correctly.
2. Liaison: Actively following up with and representing your case before the Municipal Corporation or Development Authority (like BMC/PMRDA).
3. Compliance: Ensuring all necessary physical rectifications are made swiftly to meet safety and building code standards.
5. I am an NRI. Can I regularise my property in India without being physically present?
Ans: Yes, absolutely. Specialist property regularisation firms are set up to manage the entire process on behalf of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). You can grant a Power of Attorney (POA) to your consultant, allowing them to:
1. Conduct site inspections and assessments.
2. Lodge all legal paperwork and applications.
3. Handle communication and payments with local government authorities.
4. This ensures the process is smooth, compliant, and transparent, giving you peace of mind from abroad.
6. What happens to my property if I don’t regularise it? What’s the biggest risk?
Ans: The biggest risk is the constant threat of demolition under the relevant planning acts (like the MRTP Act in Maharashtra). Other serious consequences include:
1. Inability to Sell: The property cannot be legally transferred or marketed at full value.
2. No Bank Loans: Banks will not sanction a home loan against an illegal property.
3. No Redevelopment: Societies cannot secure permission for self-redevelopment or through a builder without a clean title and clear certificates.
7. Does property regularisation apply to individual flats, housing societies, or only land/plots?
Ans: Property regularisation applies to all three, depending on the scale and location of the unauthorized work:
1. Individual Flats: If a flat owner has made internal or external additions (e.g., balcony conversion, merging flats) that violate the original approved plan.
2. Housing Societies/Buildings: When the entire building, often constructed by a developer, lacks a final Occupancy Certificate (OC) due to structural or FSI violations.
3. Land/Plots: When land designated for a non-residential use is illegally converted for housing (e.g., unauthorized colonies or ‘Gunthewari’ developments).