India, July 12 -- Legal experts advise homebuyers to verify that the flat and floor numbers in their agreement for sale match the sanctioned building plans before purchasing a property.

This follows a recent observation by the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), which said that a developer cannot renumber floors after obtaining sanctioned plans merely because the number 13 is considered unlucky. While MahaRERA did not grant relief in the case since the project had already been completed, legal experts say the order serves as an important reminder for homebuyers to conduct due diligence before investing in a property.

According to legal experts, developers legally cannot renumber flats or floors after obtaining sanct...