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India’s housing market is shifting toward bigger homes, with average apartment sizes rising 17% in two years as luxury demand surges and buyers prioritize space, lifestyle, and premium living.

Even Unregistered Allotment Letters Before RERA Hold Value If Money Was Paid and Flats Promised

MahaRERA’s latest order states that even pre-RERA allotment letters are valid proof of flat booking if money was paid and possession was promised. AAP Realtors and Samta Builders have been ordered to refund or allot alternate flats in the Tirumala Habitats project, with a ₹1 lakh penalty for non-disclosure.
MahaRERA orders new developer to hand over flat and pay interest despite claiming it never received payment, holding both builders jointly liable in Mumbai Evergreen Woods case.

Can Homebuyers Stop a Builder from Loading Additional FSI After Decades of Handing Over Possession? Court Says No

The Bombay High Court’s November 7, 2025, ruling allows Jaydeep Developers to build Wing C5 in Mumbai’s Lok Everest project, rejecting homebuyers’ objections. Citing 1993 disclosures, the court upheld the developer’s right to additional FSI, emphasizing timely action under MOFA.
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.

How Much Money Can a Builder Forfeit If a Homebuyer Cancels a Deal?

MahaRERA’s 2022 order limits how much developers can deduct when a buyer cancels a flat booking — capping forfeiture at 2% before the agreement is signed, ensuring fairness and faster refunds for Maharashtra homebuyers.
India’s housing market is shifting toward bigger homes, with average apartment sizes rising 17% in two years as luxury demand surges and buyers prioritize space, lifestyle, and premium living.

MahaRERA Orders Refund for Homebuyer in Godrej Greens Dispute: A Win Against Excessive Forfeiture

MahaRERA has ruled in favor of homebuyer Chetan Kaushal, ordering Dreamworld Landmarks LLP to refund ₹5.42 lakh (minus 2% forfeiture) for his cancelled Godrej Greens flat in Pune. A win for buyer rights in 2025!
MahaREAT has ruled that homebuyers who file civil suits first for possession and interest cannot later file RERA complaints for identical reliefs, dismissing RERA complaints as non-maintainable due to forum shopping.

MahaREAT Orders Developer to Pay Interest and Upfront Payment Rebate to Homebuyers in Key RERA Ruling

A significant ruling by the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has mandated a developer to pay both delayed possession interest and a promised upfront payment rebate to homebuyers, in addition to the refund amount. The judgment clarifies that these financial reliefs are a mandatory part of the allottee’s protection under the RERA Act.