First Impression, Last Betrayal: When Sales Lies Become Legal Nightmares
I still remember the day I walked into the builder’s office—full of hope. The salesperson greeted me with a warm smile, glossy brochures, and one clear promise: "Your flat will be ready by December 2023."
Trusting them, I paid 10% upfront—only to later discover in the agreement that possession was secretly pushed to December 2024. By then, my money was already locked in, with no way back.
Now, December 2024 has come and gone—yet my home is still a hollow shell of broken assurances.
The Bait-and-Switch That Cost Me Lakhs
🔹 The Promise: "Move in by Dec 2023!" (Verbal assurance)
🔹 The Reality: Agreement sneakily stated Dec 2024
🔹 The Trap: My 10% payment was taken before I saw the contract
This wasn’t an oversight—it was a deliberate deception.
Who’s Responsible? The Builder, Not Just the Salesperson
Sales teams represent the company. When they lie, the organisation enables it by:
✅ Training them to oversell
✅ Hiding real timelines in fine print
✅ Refusing accountability when buyers complain
Builders know most buyers won’t fight back after investing lakhs.
No Possession. No Accountability. What Now?
1️⃣ DOCUMENT EVERYTHING – Emails, calls, promises.
2️⃣ FILE A RERA COMPLAINT – Delays beyond contract date can warrant penalties.
3️⃣ GO PUBLIC – Tag @RERA, consumer forums, and media.
4️⃣ DEMAND COMPENSATION – For rent paid due to their delay.
A Warning to Future Homebuyers
⚠️ Never pay before reading the full agreement.
⚠️ Record verbal promises (email confirmations, WhatsApp chats).
⚠️ Assume the salesperson’s words mean nothing—only the contract does.
#BuilderFraud #DelayedPossession #RERAHelp
Have you faced similar delays? Share your story below—let’s fight this together.
Note: If you're stuck in a similar situation, consult a legal expert immediately. Builders bank on our silence—don’t give them that power.
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