Q: Hi, I own flat in RR & they are offering FITOUT certificates, which is not legal OC? Is this safe to move in with this certificate. And this soon my agreement date crossing 24 month deadline. I am really upset with there timeline. When I asked to builder office they said you can move in on you risk? But while booking they told me that it will be complete possession. This is really smart move to avoid further unseen problem by builder & create for customer. I am literally screwed-up here.
Seeing the current malpractices by the builders/developers, I suggest that you double check following documents in case you have already decided to move in: 1) Check Fire safety certificate, 2) Cross check structural safety certificate, 3) Ensure that builder has applied for water connection etc., 4) Ask for lift fitness certificate and maintenance agreement. To save money builder have not taken AMC yet, 5) Ask for no dues certificate for land/plot. If builder defaults on the payments, you shall not be able to get sub-lease done and, 6) Ensure state electricity connection is in place.
Hi, Fit-outs are legal only after the Occupation Certificate has been received and the registry of the flat done. By offering possession of not fully ready apartments, builder is washing his hands off and putting onus on you.
Yes, if any builder are offering letter of fit out without obtaining any necessary approvals such as NOC from fire safety department, NOC from electricity department, forest dept., NOC from airport authority, water connection dept., land pending dues etc. So what is the risk if you accept offer of fitouts:
In case of any eventuality/disaster, the onus would come on the residents. An incident like Fire etc and authorities would be swift in throwing the residents out and may seal the complex itself.
Apart from that you can also loose insurance claim damages from unforeseen events and theft/burglary etc. If builder is turning to illegal means as hes is unable to obtain Occupancy Certificate because he is unable to meet statutory requirements. Developers with delayed projects are offering this to wash their hands of their responsibilities. So, don't go for fit out possession.