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Displaced tenants of Chintels Paradiso in Sector 109 are struggling because rent payments promised after their homes were certified unsafe have not been paid. Following a partial collapse in 2022, IIT Delhi's audit ruled numerous towers unsafe, prompting evacuations. The district government ordered developer Chintels to compensate impacted homeowners, but residents say payments have halted. The RWA has asked the district town planner to intercede, setting a March 7 deadline for late rent. Chintels claims payments have begun for 140 residents, but arguments continue. The case highlights enforcement issues in Gurugram's real estate sector, putting officials under pressure to act.
Residents of Chintels Paradiso in Sector 109 are facing financial strain as they wait for rent payments promised after their homes were declared unsafe. The district administration had ordered the developer to provide rent to those who had to leave their flats. However, many residents say these payments have not been made. Advertisement
The issue stems from a partial building collapse in February 2022, which led to a structural audit by IIT Delhi. This audit found several towers unsafe, forcing residents to evacuate. The district administration then directed the developer, Chintels, to pay rent to those displaced, especially those who opted for reconstruction of their homes. Official documents show that 41 homeowners have formally requested rent payments, but they claim the developer has not responded.
Residents, through their Residents' Welfare Association (RWA), have now asked the district town planner (enforcement) to intervene. They want the authorities to ensure the developer follows the rent payment orders. The RWA's letter details their demands: they want the district town planner to work with the developer to make sure payments start, all owed rent to be paid by March 7, 2025, and action taken if the developer misses this deadline. The RWA states that they are facing financial distress due to the lack of payments, and are having trouble maintaining temporary housing.
The developer, Chintels, has stated that they have started making rent payments to over 140 residents and have reached buyback agreements with about 160 homeowners. They also say that some residents who claim they are not receiving rent do not have formal agreements or are involved in ongoing court cases. The district administration had earlier decided that 130 homeowners of five towers would get rent compensation of INR 15 per square foot per month, starting January 2025, until reconstruction is complete.
Building safety and resident compensation remain major issues in Gurugram. The Chintels Paradiso case highlights the challenges of enforcing official orders and ensuring developers meet their obligations. The district administration's involvement is now seen as critical to resolve this issue. Data from the district administration shows that they are monitoring multiple building projects in the area for safety compliance, especially after the collapse incident.
Rent payment delays are causing significant hardship for the residents. The RWA's push for a deadline and enforcement action shows their growing frustration. The residents believe that the district town planner's intervention is necessary to ensure the developer adheres to the official directives. The focus is now on the district town planner's office, and how they will proceed to ensure the residents get the payments they are owed. It is clear that the residents are looking for quick action, and they are expecting the government officials to help them.
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