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In a key February 2026 decision, MahaREAT ruled that homebuyers withdrawing from delayed projects under RERA are entitled to interest from the promoter's receipt of payments—not from later default dates—overturning a MahaRERA order in the Mullaji vs. Onyx Builders case involving stalled projects in Kurla West, Mumbai.

Homebuyers Entitled to Interest on Refund from Date of Payment Receipt, Not Project Default Date – Landmark Win in Withdrawal Case

In a key February 2026 decision, MahaREAT ruled that homebuyers withdrawing from delayed projects under RERA are entitled to interest from the promoter’s receipt of payments—not from later default dates—overturning a MahaRERA order in the Mullaji vs. Onyx Builders case involving stalled projects in Kurla West, Mumbai.
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.

Deceptive “Automatic Extension” Clause Fails: MahaRERA Tribunal Rescues Homebuyer from Builder’s Delay

In a significant win for property buyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that builders cannot use “automatic extension” clauses to bypass RERA deadlines. The Tribunal ordered Theme Infraprojects to refund ₹62 lakh with interest to a buyer after rejecting the builder’s claim that one-sided agreement clauses justified a six-year delay.
In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that "soft possession" without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

Soft possession without OC is not lawful possession: MahaREAT rules in favour of homebuyer

In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that “soft possession” without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.
An 80-year-old private deed from 1943 has halted a Mumbai society's high-rise dreams. Bombay HC says the 30-ft 'ghost' still haunts redevelopment—until trial proves otherwise.

One Signature Not on Time Costs Homebuyer His Entire Case in RERA Appeal

A homebuyer lost his RERA appeal without a merits hearing after the MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal held that unsigned and unnotarized appeal documents are invalid, turning an alleged 8-day delay into 125 days.
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.

What Is Carpet Area?

The RERA Act clearly defines carpet area under Section 2(k), removing long-standing confusion for homebuyers by specifying what is included and excluded from an apartment’s usable space.