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MahaRERA Complaints for Delayed Possession — How Homebuyers Recover

Refund with interest, possession with compensation, and appeals under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 before MahaRERA and the RERA Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai.

By APS Law · Advocates8 July 20262 min read

Your rights under RERA

Under Section 18 of the RERA Act, 2016 a homebuyer whose builder fails to hand over possession by the agreed date may either:

  • Withdraw and claim refund with interest (SBI MCLR + 2%), or
  • Continue and claim monthly interest for the delay period

Filing a MahaRERA complaint

  • Form B via maharera.mahaonline.gov.in
  • ₹5,000 fee for individual buyers
  • Adjudicating Officer decides compensation; Authority decides refund

Appeal

An appeal lies before the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT), Mumbai within 60 days, subject to 30% pre-deposit for promoters.

Common defences we defeat

  • Force majeure claims beyond the extension period
  • Buyer default on instalments already met
  • Attempted unilateral modification of the agreement

APS Law — RERA lawyers in Mumbai and Thane

Our team represents flat purchasers, allottees and associations before MahaRERA and MahaREAT for projects across Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar and Navi Mumbai.

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