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Mumbai Co-op Court says societies can fix maintenance but must apply BMC property-tax concessions to eligible individual tenements.

From 2005 Deluge to 2025 Victory: How One Housing Society’s Insurance Fight Could Save Yours from Denial

Bombay High Court dismisses New India Assurance’s plea, affirming a ₹34.78 lakh payout to a flood-hit Mumbai housing society after a 20-year battle, highlighting key pitfalls in insurance claims and empowering co-op societies nationwide.
In a pioneering ruling, MahaREAT directs developers to repay a buyer's 2009 cash booking of ₹7.5 lakh as part of ₹15 lakh relief with interest, upholding an unregistered deal and piercing partnership defenses.

Delay Excused: Developer’s Appeal Against MahaRERA to Proceed

In a significant ruling for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) has allowed a developer’s delayed appeal to proceed. The developer, Runwal Developers Pvt. Ltd., successfully argued that a long delay in challenging a MahaRERA order was due to their “bonafide” pursuit of a review application. While the court recognized the delay , it concluded there was no negligence or intentional prolonging of the matter. The appeal was allowed on the condition that the developer pays a cost of ₹10,000 to the homebuyers.
Based on the provided news article, here is an excerpt that captures the essence of the ruling: "In a significant legal victory for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaRERA Tribunal) has delivered a detailed order affirming the retroactive power of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA Act). The ruling came in the appeals of two allottees from an incomplete project in Malad, solidifying the protection RERA offers to consumers even for agreements made before the law was enacted.

In a landmark decision: MahaRERA Tribunal Upholds RERA Act’s Retroactive Power

Based on the provided news article, here is an excerpt that captures the essence of the ruling: “In a significant legal victory for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaRERA Tribunal) has delivered a detailed order affirming the retroactive power of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA Act). The ruling came in the appeals of two allottees from an incomplete project in Malad, solidifying the protection RERA offers to consumers even for agreements made before the law was enacted.
In a landmark decision, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal ruled that developers cannot cancel registered sale agreements merely because of delayed payments — a major win for Indian homebuyers and a strong reinforcement of legal protections under RERA and property law.

Indiabulls Sky Forest Case: Landmark RERA Ruling Orders Developer to Issue Full Refunds with Interest

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has issued a pivotal ruling in the Indiabulls Sky Forest case, directing the developer to provide homebuyers full refunds with interest, notably calculating interest on a significant portion from the original payment dates. This decision underscores RERA’s strength in safeguarding consumers against project delays.
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Homebuyer Loses Flat, Payment Forfeited After Ignoring MahaRERA Order to Clear Dues

A recent MahaRERA order highlights the severe consequences for homebuyers who default on property payments and disregard regulatory directives. In a notable case, a homebuyer lost his flat and forfeited a significant amount already paid, serving as a critical warning for all property aspirants.