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

If a Developer Takes Money and Promises Flats, He Can’t Call It ‘Just an Investment’: MahaREAT Delivers Big RERA Clarity

In a landmark ruling, MahaREAT has held that developers cannot escape RERA obligations by calling buyers “investors” when flats are promised under an MoU, overturning a controversial MahaRERA order and reinforcing homebuyer protections.
Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal upholds RERA exemption for projects on land under 500 sq m, even with over 8 units, denying buyers access to authority remedies for possession delays. Discover the key provisions and what options remain for affected flat owners.

You Won’t Be Able to Seek RERA Relief Even If Your Builder Doesn’t Give You Possession in These Cases

Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal upholds RERA exemption for projects on land under 500 sq m, even with over 8 units, denying buyers access to authority remedies for possession delays. Discover the key provisions and what options remain for affected flat owners.
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.

Individual Agreement Possession Dates Prevail Over Extended RERA Project Timelines for Calculating Delay Interest

A December 2025 MahaRERA order rules that possession dates in individual Agreements for Sale prevail over extended project timelines on the portal, entitling buyers to delay interest under Section 18—even rejecting builders’ COVID-19 extension claims for contracts signed post-pandemic.
In a ruling that clarifies the scope of RERA protections, MahaRERA has held that an initial investment later converted into a registered flat purchase creates a valid allottee-promoter relationship, entitling the complainant to withdraw from a delayed project and claim full refund with interest, irrespective of COVID-related extensions.

How to Check Which Flats Your Builder Has Already Sold: A Guide for Homebuyers

MahaRERA’s Circular No. 29/2021 mandates builders to disclose sold and booked units in projects, providing buyers with essential transparency. Today, this tool helps verify which flats are available-learn how to access it on the official website and why it matters for your next property investment.