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Builder Must Fix Leakage in Flat Even After Possession: MahaRERA Orders Rectification at Builder’s Cost

MahaRERA has ordered a Mumbai builder to fix leakage issues in a Dahisar flat even after possession. While car parking, solar system and compound wall demands were rejected, the Authority reinforced the 5-year defect liability clause, directing joint inspection and free repairs if the defect is construction-related.
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.
Based on the provided news article, here is an excerpt that captures the essence of the ruling: "In a significant legal victory for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaRERA Tribunal) has delivered a detailed order affirming the retroactive power of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA Act). The ruling came in the appeals of two allottees from an incomplete project in Malad, solidifying the protection RERA offers to consumers even for agreements made before the law was enacted.

Mumbai Builder Ordered to Fix Rs. 70 Lakh Structural Defects in Andheri Project

In a strong move to protect homebuyers, MahaRERA has ordered Cosmos Homes India Pvt. Ltd. to carry out urgent repairs worth over Rs. 70 lakh in its Cosmopolis Phase 1 project in Andheri. The order comes after repeated complaints from residents about persistent leakages, lift failures, and unsafe living conditions.