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MahaRERA has ordered the promoter of the Godrej 24 project in Hinjawadi to permanently rectify seepage defects under Section 14(3) of RERA, reinforcing that builders remain responsible for structural defects even after possession and that temporary repairs do not fulfil statutory obligations.

Homeowners Alert! Builders Legally Bound to Fix Major Defects Within 5 Years – RERA Section 14(3) Explained

Under RERA Section 14(3), builders must repair major defects within five years of possession or compensate buyers. A landmark shift in homebuyer protection.
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that once you buy land, get it registered, and take possession after due permissions, no authority can revoke the deal years later over unrelated old agreements – a huge boost for property buyers in Maharashtra.

Bombay HC Shields Property Buyers: Covid Delay Can’t Cancel Auction Sales

The Bombay High Court has held that auction sales conducted before the Covid-19 lockdown cannot be cancelled merely because buyers missed payment deadlines during the pandemic, ruling that the entire lockdown period must be excluded from statutory timelines.
MahaRERA orders new developer to hand over flat and pay interest despite claiming it never received payment, holding both builders jointly liable in Mumbai Evergreen Woods case.

Can Homebuyers Stop a Builder from Loading Additional FSI After Decades of Handing Over Possession? Court Says No

The Bombay High Court’s November 7, 2025, ruling allows Jaydeep Developers to build Wing C5 in Mumbai’s Lok Everest project, rejecting homebuyers’ objections. Citing 1993 disclosures, the court upheld the developer’s right to additional FSI, emphasizing timely action under MOFA.
The Bombay High Court has held that homebuyers who purchased flats through a terminated developer cannot assert any rights against the housing society or new developer, reaffirming legal precedents on redevelopment disputes.

Bombay High Court: Flat Buyers In Redevelopment Project Can’t Claim Rights Against Society After Developer’s Termination

The Bombay High Court has held that homebuyers who purchased flats through a terminated developer cannot assert any rights against the housing society or new developer, reaffirming legal precedents on redevelopment disputes.
Renewal of Lease = New Lease, Attracts Stamp Duty Bombay High Court

Renewal of Lease = New Lease, Attracts Stamp Duty Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that renewal of a lease deed constitutes a new lease, attracting fresh stamp duty. The judgment in the Tejomay Apartments case will significantly impact property owners renewing long-term government leases across Maharashtra.