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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 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.
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.

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

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.
In a setback to the housing society, the Maharashtra State Co-operative Appellate Court has allowed renovation work for a nursing home to continue on the first floor of Mahatma Phule Bhavan CHS in Vashi, citing current UDCPR provisions that permit such facilities in residential zones. The main dispute remains pending.

A Registered Agreement for Sale Is NOT Mandatory for RERA Relief

In a boost for homebuyers, MREAT rules that allotment letters and receipts suffice for RERA claims, ordering Siddhitech Homes to refund Rs. 19.5 lakh to Kapadia sisters with interest from 2012 in the stalled Lake Riveira project, emphasizing no formal agreement is mandatory for relief.
In a setback to the housing society, the Maharashtra State Co-operative Appellate Court has allowed renovation work for a nursing home to continue on the first floor of Mahatma Phule Bhavan CHS in Vashi, citing current UDCPR provisions that permit such facilities in residential zones. The main dispute remains pending.

Amit Shah Approaches MahaRERA Against Builder In Indiabulls Project

MahaRERA has ruled in favour of homebuyer Amit Shah, allowing him to exit the Indiabulls Savroli-2 project and ordering a refund with interest after finding illegal fund collection, non-execution of an agreement for sale, and over ten years of delay.