MahaRERA Rejects Builder’s Plea to Sell Flat Before Refunding Buyer

MahaRERA has ruled that builders cannot make refunds conditional upon resale of flats. In the Viva Vishnupuram case, the Authority ordered a full refund with interest after finding a decade-long delay in handing over possession, reinforcing the unconditional rights of homebuyers under Section 18 of RERA.

Expired Leases, Encroachments and Redevelopment: Bombay High Court Limits Rehabilitation Rights in Bandra Government Colony Case

The Bombay High Court has ruled that occupants of government land whose leases expired decades ago cannot demand alternate commercial premises of equivalent size after demolition for public projects, limiting rehabilitation strictly to Slum Rehabilitation Authority norms.

Builder of Godrej 24 Project Directed by MahaRERA to Permanently Repair Seepage Defects

MahaRERA has ordered the promoter of the Godrej 24 project in Hinjawadi to permanently rectify seepage defects under Section 14(3) of RERA, reinforcing that builders remain responsible for structural defects even after possession and that temporary repairs do not fulfil statutory obligations.

Builder Fined by RERA for “Coming Soon” Ads

The Bihar RERA has fined a developer ₹1 lakh for displaying “Coming Soon” posters and online ads for an unregistered project, holding that even minimal promotions violate Section 3 of the RERA Act and defeat buyer protection goals.

Earnest Money Can’t Be Forfeited If Both Buyer and Seller Are at Fault, Rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that earnest money cannot be forfeited when both the buyer and seller are at fault, offering vital clarity on homebuyer rights and equitable remedies in real estate disputes.