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MahaRERA

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.
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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.
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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.