MahaRERA Rejects Joint Complaints by Homebuyers Seeking Individual Reliefs

MahaRERA has partly allowed a complaint by 11 flat buyers in the Gaurav Samruddhi project but rejected most individual reliefs, citing the procedural bar on joint complaints for personal grievances and directing buyers to file separate complaints or approach through their registered society for collective issues. The Authority ordered the developer to obtain the Occupation Certificate within 30 days.

MahaRERA Orders Kolte-Patil Developers to Pay Interest for Delayed Possession in Vile Parle Redevelopment Project

MahaRERA has partly allowed a complaint by Manohar Shetty and Lalita M. Shetty against Kolte-Patil Developers, ordering payment of interest at SBI’s highest MCLR + 2% for the delay in handing over possession of a flat in the Jai Vijay redevelopment project from October 2019 to March 2020. The ruling underscores that contractual possession dates bind promoters despite project extensions or external delays.

Bombay HC Dismisses Marvel Landmarks Petition; Upholds 2019 RERA Refund Order to Homebuyer

In a buyer-friendly ruling, the Bombay HC today refused to quash a 2019 MahaRERA order directing Marvel Landmarks to refund over ₹1.35 crore plus interest to a flat purchaser.

Homebuyers Lose Right to Compensation & Rent Refund Once They Accept Delayed Possession

“Once you take possession, you can get interest for the delay — but not compensation for mental harassment or rent paid elsewhere. That’s the clear message from the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal in a landmark Thane homebuyer case.”

Homebuyers Are Vulnerable, Developers Not on Equal Footing: Bombay High Court

In a powerful pro-homebuyer verdict, the Bombay High Court has held that allottees are “generally very vulnerable” and cannot be placed on equal footing with promoters, clearing the way for withdrawal of deposited refund amounts during developer appeals.