Tag: #MahaRERA

MahaRERA Tightens Real Estate Advertising Rules, Makes Disclosure Norms Mandatory

July 24, 2026

Transparency in real estate advertising is no longer a matter of marketing preference but a regulatory obligation. Reinforcing this principle, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has clarified that the size of an advertisement or the fact that it is published free of cost does not exempt developers from complying with mandatory disclosure requirements. […]

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MahaRERA Faces Questions Over Recovery Data Delay

July 22, 2026

Consumer groups have raised concerns over MahaRERA’s commitment to transparency after the authority’s online dashboard tracking recovery warrants against defaulting developers remained unchanged for nearly six months, despite fresh recovery orders being issued during the same period. The “Recovery Warrants District Wise” section on the MahaRERA website was last updated on January 20. Although individual […]

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Can Homebuyers Claim Brokerage Refund After Cancelling a Flat Booking?

May 19, 2026

The ruling highlights a growing reality in India’s housing market — cancellation disputes are no longer limited to builders alone, but increasingly involve brokerage accountability and transaction transparency. The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has clarified an important issue impacting homebuyers and real estate agents across the state — whether brokerage paid during a […]

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MahaRERA Tightens Grip on Non-Compliant Projects

May 6, 2026

In a decisive regulatory push, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has initiated action against 8,212 housing projects for failing to submit mandatory quarterly progress reports (QPRs) within stipulated timelines. The move underscores a sharper regulatory lens on compliance and transparency, particularly across key markets like the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Out of the […]

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MahaRERA Momentum: More Projects, But Delays Continue

April 4, 2026

The real estate market in Maharashtra is moving steadily, with both new projects and ongoing developments shaping the current trend. The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has approved over 1,060 housing projects across the state. Nearly half of these are new registrations, while many existing projects have been given more time to complete. Out […]

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RERA Disputes: Withdrawal Is Conditional, Not Guaranteed

April 3, 2026

When law is tested by real-world challenges, discretion becomes the real authority. In a key observation, the Bombay High Court has clarified that buyers and developers cannot be treated equally when it comes to financial disputes under RERA. The court stated that allowing a buyer to withdraw money deposited by a builder during an appeal […]

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MahaRERA Backlog Highlights Need for Faster Dispute Resolution

March 17, 2026

India’s real estate regulatory framework was introduced to strengthen transparency and accountability in the sector while protecting homebuyers. Yet, the pace of dispute resolution continues to raise concerns as pending cases remain a challenge. A substantial number of disputes remain unresolved before the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), underlining ongoing delays in resolving conflicts […]

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When Homebuyers Become Developers: MahaRERA’s Order Reshapes the Rules of Real Estate Recovery

February 7, 2026

In an important decision that could change how stalled housing projects are handled in Maharashtra, MahaRERA has taken a rare step by giving homebuyers the power to move their delayed project forward. The order concerns the unfinished Clan City township at Rohinjan, a project that has remained incomplete for nearly 16 years, leaving hundreds of […]

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Flat Sale Agreement Not Mandatory for Relief Under Real Estate Law: Rules MREAT

May 27, 2025

MUMBAI: In a significant ruling, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MREAT) has overturned a 2020 MahaRERA decision that had denied compensation to a homebuyer due to the absence of a registered sale agreement. The tribunal found the denial unjustified and directed the developer to refund the sum paid by the buyer, along with applicable […]

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Bombay High Court Criticizes Maharashtra RERA for Avoiding Hybrid Hearings

May 4, 2025

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court strongly criticized the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) for persisting with virtual-only hearings and showing unwillingness to resume hybrid or in-person proceedings. During a hearing on Wednesday, Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale questioned the rationale behind denying physical appearances. “What is the difficulty in allowing parties to […]

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