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The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that RERA does not allow homebuyers to return a flat and seek refund after taking possession, holding that acceptance of possession closes the exit route under Section 18 of the Act.

RERA’s “No Return Policy”: Once You Take Possession, There’s No Going Back

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that RERA does not allow homebuyers to return a flat and seek refund after taking possession, holding that acceptance of possession closes the exit route under Section 18 of the Act.
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.

Developers Cannot Cancel Sale Agreements Just for Payment Delays — Key Win for Homebuyers

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.
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.

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.
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.

MahaRERA Orders Interest for Delay in Gulraj Trinity Project, Allows 15 Homebuyer Complaints

MahaRERA has ordered Reliable Builders & Developers to pay interest for delayed possession to 15 homebuyers in the Gulraj Trinity project, holding that contractual possession dates cannot be overridden by unilateral extensions.
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MahaRERA Orders Refund, Possession in Lapsed Bhayandar Project; Promoter Absent from Proceedings

In a major ruling, MahaRERA has ordered refunds and possession for homebuyers in the lapsed V.M. Heights project in Bhayandar, citing serious non-compliance by the promoter who remained absent throughout the hearings. The Authority directed immediate refund with interest and execution of sale agreements, reinforcing its pro-buyer stance.