Bombay HC Clears Regulatory Hurdle For Mahalaxmi’s Turf View Project
The long-standing dispute over the Turf View residential project in Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi has reached another significant stage after the Bombay High Court set aside a MahaREAT order concerning the development. The High Court’s September 29, 2026 ruling came after the parties involved reached an amicable settlement covering their respective disputes and claims. The decision restores […]
Homebuyers Need Not Wait for OC To Claim Refund in Delayed Housing Projects, Says Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has ruled that homebuyers who withdraw from a delayed housing project cannot be compelled to wait for the developer to obtain an Occupation Certificate (OC) before receiving a refund. Justice Sandeep Marne dismissed an appeal filed by Sanklecha Constructions Pvt. Ltd. and its directors against directions to return Rs 22.58 lakh, […]
MREAT Tightens Developer Accountability On FSI & Conveyance In Mumbai
The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) has issued a significant order in the RA Residences project in Dadar East, directing the promoters to pay a penalty equivalent to 2% of the project cost and complete several obligations towards the housing society. The ruling follows a dispute over changes made to the project after the […]
MahaREAT Orders Demolition Of Additional Wing In Ambernath Housing Project
The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) has ordered the demolition of an additional Wing E constructed at the Parshvadhara housing project in Ambernath, ruling that the promoters could not undertake the extra construction without obtaining informed consent from the homebuyers. The tribunal also directed the promoters to pay a Rs 10 lakh penalty for […]
MahaRERA Directs L&T To Fix Leakages, Fire Safety Issues At Parel’s Crescent Bay
Residents of Crescent Bay in Parel have secured relief from the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), which has directed the developer to address long-pending leakages, safety concerns and other deficiencies in the high-rise project’s common areas. The order, passed by MahaRERA chairperson Manoj Saunik on September 3, directs L&T Parel Project LLP, a joint […]
MahaRERA Rejects Homebuyer’s Buyback Plea Over Leakage & Dampness In Mumbai-Area Flat
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has dismissed a homebuyer’s complaint seeking cancellation of his flat purchase, a developer-led buyback and a refund with interest after alleging persistent water seepage, dampness and poor finishing in the apartment. The homebuyer had purchased the property for nearly Rs 30 lakh and accepted possession on June 30, […]
Two Decades Later, Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Project Gets a Fresh Push
The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MREAT) has overturned the approval for a change of promoter and the subsequent de-registration of the Turf View residential project in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, directing the promoters to restore its original residential status and continue construction in accordance with the sanctioned plans. The ruling follows appeals filed by project allottees […]
MahaRERA Says Developer Cannot Shift Stamp Duty Burden To Homebuyer After Promising To Pay
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has ruled that a developer cannot shift stamp duty and registration charges to a homebuyer after committing to bear the expenses at the time of booking, directing a developer involved in a plotted project near Mumbai to pay interest to a buyer over delayed possession. The ruling came […]
Mumbai Society Redevelopment Delays Leave Homeowners Waiting For Homes & Compensation
For many residents of ageing Mumbai housing societies, redevelopment is expected to offer a fresh start. However, stalled projects can instead leave families without homes, rental support and clarity for years. Jeevan Nagar Co-operative Housing Society in Mulund began redevelopment in 2010. The 27 two-storey buildings, housing more than 270 families across a five-acre plot, […]
Elderly Homebuyers Wait Years For Relief As MahaRERA Disputes Continue
For elderly homebuyers, purchasing a house is often intended to provide security in later years. However, prolonged real estate disputes can turn that expectation into years of hearings, paperwork and uncertainty, as two cases before the MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal illustrate. At 85, Venkataraja Rao is still waiting for his appeal to be listed after challenging […]