Covid-19 may end up making Real Estate a sound Investment Destination

The survey certainly provides an insight into the moods of the investors. However, for the government to ensure that the real-estate sector in India gets its fair share of investment amid this pandemic.

Interest for Delayed Period of Possession to be calculated from date of default of Handing over Possession

The promoter is under obligation to pay interest on the amount paid by allottee from the date of payment till the possession is handed over to allottee.

MREAT allowed delay of 14 months and 22 days to allottees

In the matter of Mr. Anil Mnagaldas Vade & ors. vs. Siddhitech Developers, the delay in filing an appeal u/s 44 of RERA Act, MREAT allowed delay of 14 months & 22 days to homebuyers.

MREAT directed developers to refund the Forfeited Amount

MREAT directed the developers to refund the forfeited amount of Rs. 8.14 lakhs to Jagdish Patel and Pravin Patel within two months.

A timely Alarm for Project Developers of stalled projects in Bihar

Bihar RERA authority has taken Suo-Motu cognizance against five promoters and builders with the highest number of complaints. 

Withdrawal from Project not Allowed under Consent Terms

It was observed that once the complainant has given the aforesaid consent he cannot withdraw it as respondents have acted upon the same.

Developing Trends in the Indian Real Estate Market

The new trends of the Real Estate sector show a market that has learnt from its errors and is confident to make an increasing comeback with a focus of consumer welfare and diversification of market.

Builder can’t force Buyer to take possession in case of Delay

NCDRC ordered a Pune based builder – Marvel Omega to refund Rs 8.14 crores along with 10% annual interest to the buyer.

Consumer Forums back in the game-orders full refund in case of Delayed Possession

Chandigarh consumer commission coming to the rescue of the homebuyers has been able to restore its faith among homebuyers.

Where to file property related issues?

If the builder is delaying in giving possession or not giving the property as per the agreements there are some effective legal remedies for the aggrieved homebuyers under the law.

Wave group to Refund buyer’s money with 12% interest

The hope of Ramkrishna Shard Parsodkar and his wife was shattered in to pieces when the builder failed to give possession after years of booking. That after being tormented at the hands of the builder, the couple was forced to approach the highest Consumer court of the county.

What if the agreement does not mention the possession date?

Not mentioning the date of giving possession to the buyer is a clear matter of fraud and misrepresentation and as per the Maharashtra Ownership of Flats Act of 1963.

What if builder does not have occupation certificate for the project?

There are such no. of cases wherein Builder does not have OC but they are offering the possession to the Home-buyers; even knowing the fact that this is an illegal act.

Bombay High Court: Deposit 50% of the refund amount to hear the case

The high court upheld the decision of the Appellate tribunal by directing the builder to deposit the 50% of the refund amount as ordered by the authority in order to hear the plea.

Penalty on builder as the terms of settlement was breached by the Builder

MahaRERA had setup a Conciliation Forum for aggrieved homebuyers who can approach the forum to get their grievances solved, before lodging complaints with the MahaRERA.