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The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) set aside a MahaRERA order, ruling that a cooperative housing society that terminates a developer and undertakes self-redevelopment is not a 'Promoter' under RERA and is not liable for the former developer's debts or obligations to third-party allottees.

MahaREAT Landmark Ruling: Housing Societies Not Automatically ‘Promoter’ for Erstwhile Developer’s Liabilities

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) set aside a MahaRERA order, ruling that a cooperative housing society that terminates a developer and undertakes self-redevelopment is not a ‘Promoter’ under RERA and is not liable for the former developer’s debts or obligations to third-party allottees.
In a blow to real estate borrowers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a single mortgage securing multiple loans counts as separate transactions, forcing Mumbai developer Neepa Real Estates to pay an extra ₹72 lakh in stamp duty and penalties on ₹625 crore worth of loans.

Homebuyers Win Back Route to MahaRERA, But Tribunal Limits Refund to Principal Only

In the stalled “Ten BKC” project case, the Appellate Tribunal has remanded the matter back to MahaRERA for execution, affirming that homebuyers will recover only their principal investment, not the interest earlier granted. The ruling underscores that IBC prevails over RERA when a developer enters insolvency.
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.

Homebuyer Awarded ₹25,000 as Builder Pays Penalty to Continue Legal Fight

In a mixed verdict for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ordered a developer to pay ₹25,000 to a flat owner as a penalty for filing a late appeal. While the homebuyer gets immediate compensation, the developer now gets a second chance to fight an earlier MahaRERA order that mandated interest payments for delayed possession of a flat. The ruling highlights the long and complex legal road homebuyers often face.
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MahaRERA Introduces Hybrid Mode for Complaint Hearings: What It Means for Homebuyers

MahaRERA has introduced hybrid hearings after Bombay High Court directions, allowing homebuyers and developers to attend complaint hearings either physically or virtually. This move makes dispute redressal faster, more transparent, and more accessible.
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.

Relief for Flat Buyers: Tribunal Blocks Builder’s Move to Avoid Refunds

In a landmark relief for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has stayed a MahaRERA order that overturned refund reliefs, ruling that review powers cannot amend substantive orders. This precedent strengthens homebuyer protections against promoter tactics.