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A Mira Road builder collected over ₹28 lakh from a homebuyer across four years, never once executed an Agreement for Sale, then cancelled his flat for "non-payment." The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal wasn't buying it — and delivered one of the most comprehensive homebuyer-friendly rulings in recent memory.

Builder Pockets 90% of Your Money,Then Cancels Your Flat — Tribunal Says: Not on Our Watch

A Mira Road builder collected over ₹28 lakh from a homebuyer across four years, never once executed an Agreement for Sale, then cancelled his flat for “non-payment.” The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal wasn’t buying it — and delivered one of the most comprehensive homebuyer-friendly rulings in recent memory.
In a significant setback for Runwal Homes, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed refund of over ₹39 lakh to homebuyers in Runwal Greens, Mulund, after finding the promised 1096 sq. ft. carpet area was actually far less as per approved plans. The Tribunal also awarded interest on the entire delay from 2015 to 2020, overturning MahaRERA’s developer-friendly order.

Runwal Greens Mulund: Tribunal Orders Runwal To Refund ₹39.8L for Less Carpet Area + Delay Interest

In a significant setback for Runwal Homes, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed refund of over ₹39 lakh to homebuyers in Runwal Greens, Mulund, after finding the promised 1096 sq. ft. carpet area was actually far less as per approved plans. The Tribunal also awarded interest on the entire delay from 2015 to 2020, overturning MahaRERA’s developer-friendly order.
In a landmark ruling, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed Omkar Realtors to refund ₹7.69 crore plus interest from 2016 to a family for a flat in the stalled Omkar 1973 project, overturning MahaRERA’s order that denied interest and allowed a 2% deduction.

Homebuyer Paid to Director of Real Estate Firm, Director Died, Surviving Directors Claimed Ignorance — MahaRERA Steps In to Deliver Justice

In a significant win for homebuyers, MahaRERA and the Appellate Tribunal upheld a 2005 booking despite the handling director’s death and promoters’ denial of knowledge, directing execution of agreement for an equivalent flat or refund with interest — a reminder of RERA’s buyer protections even in legacy cases.
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.
The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that RERA does not allow homebuyers to return a flat and seek refund after taking possession, holding that acceptance of possession closes the exit route under Section 18 of the Act.

Big Win for Housing Society: Appellate Tribunal Overturns MahaRERA Status Quo in Chembur Project

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has overturned a MahaRERA order imposing status quo on the redevelopment of Building No. 22 in Chembur’s Subhash Nagar, delivering a major win for Chembur Shivsmruti Cooperative Housing Society and allowing progress with new developer Adityaraj Housing Corporation.