All practice areas

A property transaction involves more than the price and a draft agreement. Ownership, authority to sell, existing finance, approvals, possession and payment conditions must fit together. Kothari & Jain advises on real-estate transactions, conveyancing and property disputes, helping clients identify legal issues before committing funds or choosing proceedings.

Transactions and disputes

The work may concern purchase or sale documentation, agreements for sale, conveyances, leases and leave-and-licence arrangements, co-ownership, succession-related transfers and disagreements about possession or contractual performance. For an existing dispute, the practical objective may be completion of a transaction, recovery of money, protection of possession or clarification of competing ownership claims.

Each type of property requires its own document review. An apartment resale, an under-construction unit, inherited land and a commercial lease present different questions. A lender’s approval or the availability of a registration appointment should not be treated as a complete explanation of those risks.

Documents for a useful first review

Share the available chain of title, proposed agreement, property description, relevant revenue or municipal records, sanctioned plans and applicable completion or occupancy documents. Include loan and release documents, society records where relevant, tax receipts, earlier notices and details of anyone occupying the property. For inherited property, include the death certificate, family details and any will or succession-related proceedings.

For a developer transaction, the project registration details, booked unit description, payment schedule, advertisements relied upon, allotment papers and written possession commitments are useful. MahaRERA maintains project information and guidance concerning updates, including construction progress and encumbrance-related documents. The entries should be read alongside the transaction records; a portal entry alone does not resolve every title or contractual question.

How the review is structured

The first stage identifies the transaction, parties, property and intended use. The next stage examines document gaps, ownership and authority questions, reported encumbrances and the obligations that should appear in the agreement. Where relevant, specialist searches, certified records or technical checks may be required. The legal scope should distinguish document review from physical measurement, engineering assessment and valuation.

In a dispute, the assessment considers the agreement, payments, communications, limitation and available forums. Relief and jurisdiction require a specific review; a dispute involving a developer is not automatically suitable for every forum. Settlement terms should address possession, document execution, payment timing and release of security clearly.

Common questions

Is a registered agreement enough to establish a safe purchase?

Registration is important, but the review also needs to address the seller’s rights, authority, property description, approvals and competing claims.

Can you review documents before I pay a token?

A preliminary review can identify conditions and document gaps before payment. The token terms themselves should explain refundability and the consequences of an unsatisfactory review.

Should I choose a refund or possession claim?

The answer depends on the contract, project position, applicable remedy and your objective. The choice should be made after reviewing the consequences of each route.

Discuss your matter

Contact the firm to arrange a consultation and confirm the documents required. Call +91 87936 60616 or +91 78877 18191. Please initially share the parties’ names, a brief description and any approaching deadline; detailed records can follow after the preliminary conflict check.

Official legal references

References reviewed on 11 October 2026. This overview is general information; the applicable law and remedy depend on the facts and dates of the matter.