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homebuyer rights

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Appellate court awards ₹2 lakh to senior citizen after society failed to resolve years of terrace leakage complaints.

Mumbai Court Backs Flat Owner’s Challenge to Cluster Redevelopment Election

In a major relief for homebuyers, the Maharashtra State Co-operative Appellate Court rejected the federation’s plea to dismiss a dispute filed by Goregaon flat owner Kajal Rajani challenging the cluster redevelopment election process.
In a strong pro-homebuyer ruling, the Bombay High Court has held that allottees who continue with a delayed project do not lose their statutory right to claim interest under Section 18 of RERA. The Court dismissed the promoter’s appeal and upheld interest from the original due date of possession.

Homebuyers Can Claim Interest for Delayed Possession Even If They Stay in the Project

In a strong pro-homebuyer ruling, the Bombay High Court has held that allottees who continue with a delayed project do not lose their statutory right to claim interest under Section 18 of RERA. The Court dismissed the promoter’s appeal and upheld interest from the original due date of possession.
ITAT rules that mere mention of buyer’s name in builder’s seized Excel sheet is not enough to prove on-money payment and sustain addition. Addition of ₹25 lakh deleted.

Buyer’s Name in Builder’s Sheet Not Enough to Prove Cash Payment

ITAT rules that mere mention of buyer’s name in builder’s seized Excel sheet is not enough to prove on-money payment and sustain addition. Addition of ₹25 lakh deleted.
Bombay HC allowed homebuyers’ ₹45 lakh refund claim against Godrej to proceed despite a long filing delay.

Deemed Conveyance Cannot Be Held Hostage By Builder to Future FSI

A Vile Parle builder’s bid to stall land conveyance citing future construction plans was called “preposterous to the core” by the High Court.
Co-op Appellate Court holds managing committee cannot terminate occupancy of owned shops; 1988 eviction decree against Dahisar firm set aside after 38 years.

Big Shock for Mumbai Societies: You Cannot Charge Maintenance on Square Feet Basis!

In a landmark ruling, the Maharashtra Co-operative Appellate Court has made it clear — societies cannot levy common maintenance on square feet basis. Every flat pays equally for shared services.