MahaRERA Orders Refund with Interest in Serenity Project Case, Dismisses Premature Complaints

In a crucial ruling, MahaRERA has directed JVPD Properties Private Limited to refund homebuyers of the delayed Serenity – BLDG 1 project with interest as per Maharashtra RERA Rules. While two complaints were upheld, four were dismissed as premature, including an attempt to hold Xander Finance Pvt. Ltd. responsible for project completion. MahaRERA has given the developer 60 days to comply with the refund order, reinforcing its stance on protecting homebuyers from undue delays.

Developers Updating Project Details on MahaRERA Website Increases from 0.02% in Jan 2023 to 62% Now

Developers updating project details on MahaRERA have surged from 0.02% in January 2023 to 62% now, thanks to strict enforcement and compliance measures. This initiative has improved transparency and reduced complaints from homebuyers, ensuring better accountability in Maharashtra’s real estate sector.

MahaRERA to Hold Monthly Open Houses to Assist Developers with Project Registration

MahaRERA will hold monthly open houses in Nagpur and Pune to assist developers with housing project registrations. Starting January 22 in Nagpur, these sessions will feature senior officials addressing legal, financial, and technical queries, ensuring a smoother registration process for developers outside Mumbai.

MahaRERA Limits Tenure of SRO Representatives, Sets Expertise Requirement

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has capped the tenure of Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) representatives at two years. It also mandates that representatives assisting with housing project registrations must be experts in legal, financial, or technical domains. This move aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the registration process while avoiding conflicts of interest.

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.