MahaRERA Dismisses Complaints Due to Pre-RERA Contracts,

MahaRERA has ruled that homebuyers with pre-RERA contracts cannot seek relief under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, as the terms of these agreements remain binding. However, a homebuyer with a registered sale agreement has been awarded interest compensation for delayed possession.

MahaRERA Dismisses Homebuyers’ Refund Plea as They Relinquished Property to Lender

MahaRERA has ruled that homebuyers who relinquish their property to a lender lose their right to claim refunds from the developer. In a case involving the Zeal Regency project, two buyers sought a refund after the project was delayed, but MahaRERA dismissed their plea, citing that they had surrendered ownership to the lender, who later auctioned the flat.

MahaRERA Clarifies: Possession Without an OC is Not Legally Recognized

MahaRERA has clarified that possession of a property without an Occupancy Certificate (OC) is not legally valid. In a case involving the LEO Group Housing Complex, the regulatory body ruled that homebuyers living in such properties do not hold legal possession. The authority has imposed penalties on the developer and allowed affected buyers to claim compensation for delayed possession.

Homebuyers Alert: MahaRERA Invites Objections on De-Registration of 12 Real Estate Projects

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has published a list of real estate projects for which promoters have applied for de-registration. Homebuyers and stakeholders are urged to review the list and submit objections if they have concerns. The deadline for objections is thirty days from the date of the notice.

MahaRERA Orders Refund with Interest in Serenity Project Case, Dismisses Premature Complaints

In a crucial ruling, MahaRERA has directed JVPD Properties Private Limited to refund homebuyers of the delayed Serenity – BLDG 1 project with interest as per Maharashtra RERA Rules. While two complaints were upheld, four were dismissed as premature, including an attempt to hold Xander Finance Pvt. Ltd. responsible for project completion. MahaRERA has given the developer 60 days to comply with the refund order, reinforcing its stance on protecting homebuyers from undue delays.