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Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal

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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.
Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal upholds RERA exemption for projects on land under 500 sq m, even with over 8 units, denying buyers access to authority remedies for possession delays. Discover the key provisions and what options remain for affected flat owners.

You Won’t Be Able to Seek RERA Relief Even If Your Builder Doesn’t Give You Possession in These Cases

Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal upholds RERA exemption for projects on land under 500 sq m, even with over 8 units, denying buyers access to authority remedies for possession delays. Discover the key provisions and what options remain for affected flat owners.
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 pioneering ruling, MahaREAT directs developers to repay a buyer's 2009 cash booking of ₹7.5 lakh as part of ₹15 lakh relief with interest, upholding an unregistered deal and piercing partnership defenses.

Possession Dates Are Not Up For Negotiation

In a landmark relief for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has stayed a MahaRERA order that overturned refund reliefs, ruling that review powers cannot amend substantive orders. This precedent strengthens homebuyer protections against promoter tactics.
In a pioneering ruling, MahaREAT directs developers to repay a buyer's 2009 cash booking of ₹7.5 lakh as part of ₹15 lakh relief with interest, upholding an unregistered deal and piercing partnership defenses.

MahaRERA Tribunal Holds Ex-Partner as ‘Promoter’, Affirms Allottee’s Rights in RERA Battle

In a key ruling, the MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal has held a former partner in a real estate firm to be a ‘promoter’ under the RERA Act, rejecting his plea to waive the mandatory pre-deposit before appeal. The decision affirms the rights of an allottee in a delayed possession dispute and reinforces the legal safeguards built into RERA.