How IBC is Better than RERA for Homebuyers

IBC undoubtedly appears to be a better alternative in comparison to RERA. IBC offers a time bound resolution of the grievance of the homebuyers.

Points to remember while filing a case for homebuyers under the newly amended section 7 of IBC

There are certain points which are to be taken into consideration whilst filing a petition for the homebuyers under the newly amended Section 7 of IBC.

A Welcome Step by UPRERA – Makes way for homebuyers aggrieved of Conciliation Agreement

Conciliation forum is one such mechanism to resolve the issues adeptly. But there are several cases in which a conciliation agreement has not been honored by the builders.

Homebuyer with refund order is financial creditor, not a homebuyer any more

The homebuyers who have got RERA refund orders and if builder has defaulted in making the payment, you can file case before NCLT under IBC laws

Extension of RERA Registration cannot deprecate Homebuyers Right

Continuous demands of the project developers for extension of RERA registration have posed a major question of marginalizing the interest of the Homebuyers.

Builders request for setting aside of Refund and Penalty Orders: Is it possible?

Builders requested that Refund and penal orders to be set aside or be reviewed due to the COVID-19 outbreak financial markets are seeing an all-time low.

Karnataka RERA sets up conciliation cell to settle disputes between Builders and Buyers

Under this forum, the aim is for the home buyers, builders or real estate agents to get their grievances amicably resolved before filing a complaint with the RERA authority.

Decree-Holder is not covered by threshold of Home Buyers for IBC

In the case of Ashok Tripathi and Anr Vs. Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd. that a decree-holder/homebuyer having refund order from RERA or other courts shall not be deemed as a homebuyer but a financial creditor.

MahaRERA orders builder to not charge for open parking spaces

Open parking spaces fall within the definition of common areas in the RERA Act, and hence developers cannot charge homebuyers for open parking spaces.

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.

Builders in Noida and greater Noida to offer possession pending Occupation Certificate

Many builders in Noida and Greater Noida get ready to offer the possession of units to buyers despite the pendency of the Occupation Certificate.

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.

Compensation delayed for aggrieved homebuyers in Karnataka

Hundreds of homebuyers in Karnataka have been left in the lurch as they still haven’t received compensation from the developers. The Karnataka RERA has already passed orders against these errant developers and penalized them for not delivering possession

Relief for homebuyers under RERA if the builder is absconding or in jail

This initiative by RERA will prove to be very fruitful to the homebuyers whose hard-earned money is stuck installed project wherein the builder is absconding or in jail.