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In a major boost for homebuyers, the Supreme Court has ruled that merely leasing or renting out a purchased residential flat does not disqualify buyers from filing consumer complaints against builders for delays or unfair practices. The verdict in Vinit Bahri vs MGF Developers restores a dismissed case and clarifies that builders must prove "commercial purpose" to exclude consumer status.

Supreme Court Shocker: Landowners Off the Hook for Builder Delays – Homebuyers Must Chase Developers Alone in JDA Deals!

The Supreme Court has ruled that in JDA projects, landowners aren’t jointly liable for construction delays—developers bear sole responsibility for handover and compensation. After a twisted review process involving a remand, the verdict offers huge relief to landowners and housing societies, clarifying buyers’ recourse lies with builders.
In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that "soft possession" without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

Soft possession without OC is not lawful possession: MahaREAT rules in favour of homebuyer

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

A Registered Agreement for Sale Is NOT Mandatory for RERA Relief

In a boost for homebuyers, MREAT rules that allotment letters and receipts suffice for RERA claims, ordering Siddhitech Homes to refund Rs. 19.5 lakh to Kapadia sisters with interest from 2012 in the stalled Lake Riveira project, emphasizing no formal agreement is mandatory for relief.