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Sharmila Chakraborty
posted on 6 MayFeeling duped on power backup at Sattva Lake Ridge
Okay I'll be honest — I thought I'd done all my due diligence before investing in Sattva Lake Ridge. Just got possession in March and moved in last month. My biggest headache? The power backup. The brochure explicitly mentioned full flat backup, but it's clearly only for common areas and a couple of lights/fans. My tenants are already complaining. This wasn't what I signed up for. How am I supposed to attract good renters or even think about resale value later if basic amenities like reliable power aren't fully delivered? It's a huge hit to potential ROI. Did anyone else face this with Sattva or other Hyderabad projects? What did you do?
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Okay, so there's definitely confusion about *which* Sattva Lake Ridge project the OP is referring to, given the 2028 possession date for the main
Totally understand your frustration, OP. Power backup is non-negotiable here with our summers. This is why I'm so scared to buy, so many hidden issues.
This kind of issue is becoming common in Hyderabad, especially with the boom. Builders are cutting corners to meet deadlines or save costs. The demand is so high in areas like Gachibowli and Kondapur that people overlook these things during booking. But later, it becomes a huge problem. You need to read the sale agreement very carefully, not just the brochure.
U6, that's the tricky part. My lawyer always advises to never rely on brochures. The sale agreement is the only legally binding document. I remember for my flat in Alwal, the builder promised '24/7 water supply' in the ads, but the agreement mentioned 'municipal water supply as per availability'. Huge difference! Always get a lawyer to review the agreement line by line, especially the amenity clauses like power backup. Builders exploit our trust and first-time buyers like us are most vulnerable.
Sahi kaha U5. But what can we even do if the agreement says one thing and the brochure another? Is there any legal recourse for this 'brochure vs agreement' discrepancy, especially for something as basic as full power backup?
Even if the possession date is unclear, the *feeling* of being duped on amenities is real. My brother faced this with a project in Attapur. Brochure showed 'premium club facilities' but it was just a small room with a treadmill. Builders often oversell. Power backup is a critical one though. Did you check your sale agreement clause for power backup, OP? Sometimes the fine print specifies 'limited' backup and not 'full flat backup' as advertised.
Bhai, I'm a bit confused. You said you got possession in March for Sattva Lake Ridge? But as far as I know, that project is still upcoming, with possession officially slated for Jan 2028. Are you sure you're talking about the same Sattva Lake Ridge near Gachibowli? Maybe there's another project with a similar name, or did you buy a resale flat where someone else already took possession way earlier? Because if it's the official new launch, then this power backup issue shouldn't even exist yet for residents.
Haan yaar, this is confusing. OP, can you confirm the project name exactly? Power backup issue for an upcoming project sounds off.
Totally agree with U1. I checked RERA a few months back for Sattva Lake Ridge and it clearly shows 2028. This is very strange. Maybe the original poster meant a different project or a different builder's project nearby, or confused the name?