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In a major boost for homebuyers, the Supreme Court has ruled that merely leasing or renting out a purchased residential flat does not disqualify buyers from filing consumer complaints against builders for delays or unfair practices. The verdict in Vinit Bahri vs MGF Developers restores a dismissed case and clarifies that builders must prove "commercial purpose" to exclude consumer status.

Supreme Court: Renting Out Your Flat Won’t Stop You from Suing Builder for Delays – Big Win for Homebuyers

In a major boost for homebuyers, the Supreme Court has ruled that merely leasing or renting out a purchased residential flat does not disqualify buyers from filing consumer complaints against builders for delays or unfair practices. The verdict in Vinit Bahri vs MGF Developers restores a dismissed case and clarifies that builders must prove “commercial purpose” to exclude consumer status.
Bombay High Court rules in favour of flat buyers in Ratan Nagar: Full deemed conveyance upheld under MOFA, rejecting builders' "lease-only" claims. Justice Borkar holds that promoters must transfer entire land ownership — a big boost for homebuyers fighting delayed title transfers.

Bombay HC: Flat Buyers Win Deemed Conveyance Row

Bombay High Court rules in favour of flat buyers in Ratan Nagar: Full deemed conveyance upheld under MOFA, rejecting builders’ “lease-only” claims. Justice Borkar holds that promoters must transfer entire land ownership — a big boost for homebuyers fighting delayed title transfers.
In a major boost for homebuyers, the Supreme Court has ruled that merely leasing or renting out a purchased residential flat does not disqualify buyers from filing consumer complaints against builders for delays or unfair practices. The verdict in Vinit Bahri vs MGF Developers restores a dismissed case and clarifies that builders must prove "commercial purpose" to exclude consumer status.

Supreme Court Shocker: Landowners Off the Hook for Builder Delays – Homebuyers Must Chase Developers Alone in JDA Deals!

The Supreme Court has ruled that in JDA projects, landowners aren’t jointly liable for construction delays—developers bear sole responsibility for handover and compensation. After a twisted review process involving a remand, the verdict offers huge relief to landowners and housing societies, clarifying buyers’ recourse lies with builders.
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.

Homebuyers Beware: Waiting for Builder’s Review Can Kill Your RERA Appeal

Waiting for the builder’s review petition does NOT pause your 60-day RERA appeal deadline — Maharashtra Appellate Tribunal rejects massive delay, dismisses homebuyers’ challenge as time-barred, and warns: act fast or lose your right to contest unfavourable orders.
In a landmark verdict, Bombay High Court has quashed orders allowing a few members to split Jay Anand Co-operative Housing Society and take separate land papers, ruling that small groups cannot force bifurcation without 75% majority consent or genuine public interest.

MahaRERA’s Rule on Housing Society Formation: A Guide for Homebuyers in Maharashtra

Under MahaRERA guidelines, developers must enable the formation of a housing society or legal entity within three months from when 51% of apartments are booked or upon receiving the Occupancy Certificate (OC). This provision, per Section 11(4)(e) of the RERA Act, empowers homebuyers by shifting control from promoters to residents.