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In a ruling that clarifies the scope of RERA protections, MahaRERA has held that an initial investment later converted into a registered flat purchase creates a valid allottee-promoter relationship, entitling the complainant to withdraw from a delayed project and claim full refund with interest, irrespective of COVID-related extensions.

How to Check Which Flats Your Builder Has Already Sold: A Guide for Homebuyers

MahaRERA’s Circular No. 29/2021 mandates builders to disclose sold and booked units in projects, providing buyers with essential transparency. Today, this tool helps verify which flats are available-learn how to access it on the official website and why it matters for your next property investment.
In a massive win for Mumbai landowners, Bombay HC slams MMRDA: "You can't force TDR—pay cash as law demands!"

Senior Citizens First: Builders Face Removal If Redevelopment Delays Leave Elderly Roofless

Senior citizens affected by delayed redevelopment now have real protection. Backed by Bombay High Court orders, the Maharashtra Housing Department’s December 15 GR empowers authorities to monitor projects, hear grievances and even remove defaulting builders across MHADA, SRA, BMC and MMRDA redevelopments.
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.

Homeowners Alert! Builders Legally Bound to Fix Major Defects Within 5 Years – RERA Section 14(3) Explained

Under RERA Section 14(3), builders must repair major defects within five years of possession or compensate buyers. A landmark shift in homebuyer protection.