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In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has cleared the path for the BMC to take direct control of a Malad East slum rehabilitation project, rehabilitating eligible dwellers at its own expense after cancelling a private developer's NOC for non-compliance. The decision prioritizes public amenities on civic land and highlights landowner rights in Mumbai's redevelopment landscape.

Transit Rent Default Can Cost Builders Their Personal Assets, Bombay HC Signals in Strong Order

The Bombay High Court has ruled that developers who default on paying transit rent to slum dwellers can now have dues recovered from their personal assets, thanks to the newly inserted Section 33B. Calling for strict implementation, the Court directed SRA to decide transit rent complaints within 15 days and ensure immediate disbursal with interest.
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 Come Before Banks: MahaRERA Pulls Bank For Ignoring Homebuyers While Lending Money to Builder

In a landmark ruling in the Ashish Sea View case, MahaRERA has declared that homebuyer rights take precedence over banks’ SARFAESI claims. The authority criticised lenders for failing to verify third-party rights and directed them to conduct thorough due diligence before granting project loans. The order significantly strengthens protections for Maharashtra homebuyers.
MahaRERA has clearly defined which types of parking developers can legally sell. Open parking is a common area and cannot be sold, while covered parking and garages are saleable. This guide explains what every homebuyer must know before buying a flat.

Can Developers Sell Parking to Homebuyers?

MahaRERA has clearly defined which types of parking developers can legally sell. Open parking is a common area and cannot be sold, while covered parking and garages are saleable. This guide explains what every homebuyer must know before buying a flat.
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.
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.

MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal Allows CCI Projects’ Delayed Appeal, Says Time Spent in Review Process Must Be Excluded

The MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal has condoned the delay by CCI Projects in appealing against an order awarding interest to homebuyers, holding that time spent on review and writ proceedings cannot be counted toward limitation.