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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.

SquareFeatIndia
March 3, 2025
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Realty

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.

SquareFeatIndia
February 27, 2025
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Realty

MahaRERA Cracks Down on 11,000 Lapsed Housing Projects

MahaRERA has issued show cause notices to nearly 11,000 lapsed housing projects across Maharashtra, urging developers to submit Occupancy Certificates or seek deadline extensions within 30 days. Non-compliance could result in project suspension, restricted flat sales, and frozen bank accounts.