The MahaRERA Knowledge Hub is an authoritative library curated by Arosh John, Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News. It decodes Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority laws, judgments, and compliance updates for buyers, agents, and developers. Each article is fact-checked with official sources — ensuring accuracy, clarity, and insight into the evolving legal framework of real estate in Maharashtra.
A buyer cancels a property booking before the Agreement for Sale is executed, but the builder insists on a credit note instead of a refund. This editorial explains how MahaRERA typically views booking-stage cancellations, forfeiture limits, and why buyers should be cautious before accepting credit notes.
MahaRERA compliance is tightening heading into 2026—more digital traceability, stronger fund discipline, and faster execution pathways. This buyer-first guide explains the 10% booking rule, why a registered Agreement for Sale matters, how to verify sanctioned plans and CC status, and the payment/document discipline that prevents expensive disputes.
MahaRERA Compliance Heading into 2026: The Buyer’s Safety Upgrade Read More »
MahaRERA Reviews, Appeals & Compensation Recovery Explained – From Rectification and Tribunal Appeals to SOP 51/2025 Enforcement By Arosh John – Founder, John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) & Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | December 2025 Quick Summary I. Where It Starts: Complaint, Hearing and MahaRERA Order The MahaRERA grievance mechanism begins
Stuck with a Paper Victory? How to Turn Your MahaRERA Order into Actual Refunds Read More »
By Arosh John – Founder, John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) & Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (TREN) One of the biggest fears for any homebuyer is diversion of funds – the worry that the money you pay for your apartment is being used by the builder to buy land for some other project
Is Your Money Safe? Understanding MahaRERA’s “70% Fund Mandate” Read More »
By Arosh John – Founder, John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) & Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | December 2025 In Maharashtra, a real estate agent under MahaRERA is not an informal broker – they are a regulated intermediary with clear rules on registration, training, advertising and accountability. This is a concise, law-aligned
MahaRERA Real Estate Agents: Registration, Training & QR Code Rules Read More »
By Arosh John, Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | November 2025 Parking continues to be one of the most misunderstood components of residential real estate. Buyers often hear conflicting statements about whether developers can sell parking, whether MLCP is saleable, whether stilt parking
Can Developers Sell Parking? MahaRERA’s Official Position Explained Read More »
By Arosh JohnFounder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | November 2025 When a new flat starts showing seepage, cracks or recurring service issues within a few years of possession, most buyers are unsure whether it is a society issue or the developer’s legal responsibility.
MahaRERA’s 5-Year Defect Liability Rule: What Homebuyers Must Know Read More »
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | November 2025 RERA Registration Is a Shield—But Not a Guarantee MahaRERA has transformed the transparency and accountability landscape of Maharashtra’s real estate sector. Many buyers assume that: “If a project is RERA-registered, it
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | November 2025 A Major Enforcement Shift for Homebuyers Across Maharashtra MahaRERA has introduced a significant enforcement mechanism through Circular No. 50/2025 dated 18 November 2025.For the first time, the Authority can execute and
MahaRERA Can Now Sign Your Agreement if a Builder Refuses: Circular 50/2025 Explained Read More »
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | November 2025 A New Enforcement Framework Comes Into Effect MahaRERA has issued one of its strongest directives yet: developers must clear interest, penalty, or compensation dues within 60 days of an order.This framework—formalised
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