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Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal

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In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that "soft possession" without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

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.
In a blow to real estate borrowers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a single mortgage securing multiple loans counts as separate transactions, forcing Mumbai developer Neepa Real Estates to pay an extra ₹72 lakh in stamp duty and penalties on ₹625 crore worth of loans.

MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal Overturns RERA Order, Emphasizes Homebuyer Rights Over Arbitration Agreements

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has overturned a RERA order, clarifying that arbitration clauses in prior agreements do not override the jurisdiction of the RERA Act in homebuyer disputes. The tribunal’s decision reinforces the importance of RERA in protecting homebuyers and ensures cases are decided on their merits.