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MahaRERA circular 34A/2025 updates guidelines for hearing complaints under the RERA Act, prioritizing seniority based on filing date

MahaRERA Updates Guidelines for Hearing Complaints, Prioritizes Seniority

MahaRERA has issued a new circular revising the guidelines for hearing complaints filed under Section 31 of the RERA Act. The circular emphasizes that complaints will generally be heard based on the seniority of their filing date, with exceptions for cases involving serious illness, order reviews, settled disputes, and other specific circumstances.  

Homebuyers Have a Right to Peaceful Protest and Freedom of Speech: Supreme Court

In a significant judgment dated April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of homebuyers who peacefully protested against a developer for unmet promises. The Court upheld their right to freedom of speech and quashed a defamation case, calling it a misuse of the legal process. This ruling strengthens the voice of consumers in real estate disputes.
MahaRERA orders refunds with interest to homebuyers in the Zeal Regency project due to delayed possession and lack of Occupation Certificate (OC), directing the builder to also provide pending amenities.

MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal Overturns RERA Order, Emphasizes Homebuyer Rights Over Arbitration Agreements

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has overturned a RERA order, clarifying that arbitration clauses in prior agreements do not override the jurisdiction of the RERA Act in homebuyer disputes. The tribunal’s decision reinforces the importance of RERA in protecting homebuyers and ensures cases are decided on their merits.
Mumbai's rental agreement data for Q1 2025 shows a strong shift to e-registration, with 88,267 of 96,322 agreements completed online. Includes monthly breakdown of e-registrations and physical registrations.

MahaRERA Mandates Prominent Display of Project Details in Advertisements, Warns of Penalties

MahaRERA has directed that all housing project advertisements must prominently display the MahaRERA registration number, website, and project’s QR code, in a font size equal to or larger than the project’s contact details. Violators will face penalties.  
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MahaRERA Cancels Registration of ‘Rajlaxmi Developer’ Project Over Fake Commencement Certificate

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has revoked the registration of…