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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.

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.
Mumbai Tribunal rules that once a developer exits a redevelopment project by terminating the agreement, RERA loses jurisdiction. Flat buyers who paid ₹50 lakh each were told to approach Civil Court instead. A must-read warning for all homebuyers in society redevelopment projects.

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.
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.

Booked a Flat but Didn’t Sign Agreement? MahaRERA Says Builder Can’t Keep Your Money

MahaRERA has ruled that builders cannot forfeit the entire booking amount if a homebuyer cancels before signing an agreement for sale. Allowing only a 2% deduction, the Authority reinforced consumer protection principles under RERA.