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RERA refund rules

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The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that RERA does not allow homebuyers to return a flat and seek refund after taking possession, holding that acceptance of possession closes the exit route under Section 18 of the Act.

RERA’s “No Return Policy”: Once You Take Possession, There’s No Going Back

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that RERA does not allow homebuyers to return a flat and seek refund after taking possession, holding that acceptance of possession closes the exit route under Section 18 of the Act.
In a key February 2026 decision, MahaREAT ruled that homebuyers withdrawing from delayed projects under RERA are entitled to interest from the promoter's receipt of payments—not from later default dates—overturning a MahaRERA order in the Mullaji vs. Onyx Builders case involving stalled projects in Kurla West, Mumbai.

MahaRERA Rules Developer Cannot Forfeit Entire Booking Amount Upon Cancellation

In a major ruling safeguarding homebuyers, MahaRERA has held that developers cannot forfeit the entire booking amount on cancellation. The Authority ordered refund to the buyer after deducting only 1.5% of the unit cost, directing interest from September 13, 2024.