BMC Water Curbs to Delay Mumbai Home Deliveries: 1.43 Lakh Units at Risk in 2026

BMC has suspended water connections to all construction sites in Mumbai, threatening delays in delivery of 1.43 lakh homes planned for 2026. Industry experts warn of higher costs and timeline slippages…

Builder Skips RERA Hearings, Homebuyers Win Ex-Parte Refund Order

Despite repeated notices and opportunities, the promoter neither appeared nor filed any reply, forcing MahaRERA to pass an ex-parte order granting relief to the homebuyers.

Settlement on Possession & Payment Does NOT Waive Homebuyer’s Right to Interest on Delayed Possession

MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal rules that settlement on possession & payment does not waive homebuyer’s right to RERA delay interest unless explicitly recorded.

Lease Deed, No Sale Agreement: MahaRERA Hears Case Anyway

In a significant ruling, MahaRERA heard a complaint based on a Lease Deed (not a sale agreement) despite the promoter’s jurisdiction challenge, but ultimately dismissed it citing a binding settlement of ₹6.25 lakhs executed in 2019. The order serves as a cautionary tale for homebuyers on the finality of settlements and the importance of documentation.

Real Estate Agent Loses RERA Case for Brokerage

In a landmark order, MahaRERA has ruled that brokerage disputes between real estate agents and developers fall outside its jurisdiction and must be pursued in civil courts. The Authority rejected the agent’s claim due to the absence of a written agreement and complex factual questions involved.