MahaREAT – Non-Execution Of Agreement For Sale Does Not Preclude Homebuyers From Seeking Relief Under Section 18

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) ruled that the non-execution of a sale agreement does not bar homebuyers from seeking relief under Section 18 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). The case involved a developer who failed to execute the sale agreement despite receiving payments. The Tribunal held that even in the absence of a formal agreement, homebuyers have the right to claim a refund or compensation for delays or other violations. This decision strengthens buyer protection in real estate transactions.