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MahaREAT

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In a pro-justice move, MahaREAT condoned delay in a homebuyer's appeal, recognizing MahaRERA's error in awarding possession instead of the requested refund, and will now hear the matter on merits to prevent injustice on technical grounds.

Homebuyer Sought Refund, MahaRERA Awarded Possession with Interest: Tribunal Steps In to Undo Injustice

In a pro-justice move, MahaREAT condoned delay in a homebuyer’s appeal, recognizing MahaRERA’s error in awarding possession instead of the requested refund, and will now hear the matter on merits to prevent injustice on technical grounds.
Bombay HC rules tenants' right to safe housing outweighs builder's profits in 11-yr stalled Lower Parel redevelopment. Stay on termination denied; new developer can proceed. Key 23 Jan 2026 judgment.

Builder’s Fraud Backfires: Tried to Cancel Flat After Delaying Registration – Homebuyer Wins Big in Tribunal

In a landmark ruling that highlights how builders cannot escape liability for…
In a key February 2026 decision, MahaREAT ruled that homebuyers withdrawing from delayed projects under RERA are entitled to interest from the promoter's receipt of payments—not from later default dates—overturning a MahaRERA order in the Mullaji vs. Onyx Builders case involving stalled projects in Kurla West, Mumbai.

Homebuyers Entitled to Interest on Refund from Date of Payment Receipt, Not Project Default Date – Landmark Win in Withdrawal Case

In a key February 2026 decision, MahaREAT ruled that homebuyers withdrawing from delayed projects under RERA are entitled to interest from the promoter’s receipt of payments—not from later default dates—overturning a MahaRERA order in the Mullaji vs. Onyx Builders case involving stalled projects in Kurla West, Mumbai.
In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that "soft possession" without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

Soft possession without OC is not lawful possession: MahaREAT rules in favour of homebuyer

In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that “soft possession” without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.
MahaREAT has ruled that homebuyers who file civil suits first for possession and interest cannot later file RERA complaints for identical reliefs, dismissing RERA complaints as non-maintainable due to forum shopping.

Homebuyers Can’t Double-Dip: MahaREAT Says Civil Suit Blocks Later RERA Complaints

MahaREAT has ruled that homebuyers who file civil suits first for possession and interest cannot later file RERA complaints for identical reliefs, dismissing RERA complaints as non-maintainable due to forum shopping.