Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority, [MahaRERA] took a quantum leap forward with the passage of new initiatives born within the MahaRERA framework, which opened up opportunities for customers; these reforms were already in place before Mr. Manoj Saunik took over as Chairman of the MahaRERA Board of Directors in September 2024 from Mr. Vinod Chari.
Among the recent reforms instituted by MahaRERA for 2025, the "one-size-fits-all" approach to homebuyer concerns has also been addressed by MahaRERA with several measures aimed at addressing homebuyers' complaints of lack of project progress, false advertising regarding project location or project features, the allocation of parking space to customers, and delayed payment of damages to customers.
Suspension of Non-Compliant Residential Developments
A major action taken by the Maharashtra Rera in 2025 was to suspend the registration of tens of thousands of completed residential developments throughout the state of Maharashtra. In January 2025, the Rajasthan MahaRERA suspended the registration of more than 1900 terminated residential projects due to lack of compliance with statutory registration requirements set forth in the MahaRERA statutory registration portal. The statutory registration requirements include filing periodic construction updates on the status of residential development and the provision of construction financial information by the developer on the MahaRERA statutory registration portal.
This is the first instance of mass suspension by the regulatory body. As a consequence of suspension of registration, MahaRERA suspended the bank accounts of erring developers, thus stopping all monetary transactions in respect of the projects. This followed show-cause notices issued by MahaRERA to thousands of developers in late 2024, giving a opportunity to erring developers to make amends in respect of shortcomings noticed by them. Otherwise, there would be severe punishment in respect of non-compliance by developers.
Mandatory QR Codes in Properties Advertisements
In another major move to regulate misleading advertising, MahaRERA made it mandatory for all advertisements in the real estate sector to display the registration number of the project, along with a QR code that gives direct access to the RERA website of the project. This came into effect in April 2025. It has been noted that registration information in many ads was either hidden or illegibly displayed. With the new guidelines, the registration number must be given as much prominence as the contact information of the projects. Failure to comply might result in financial consequences, making the matter of transparency compulsory for both the developer and brokers.
This has assisted buyers in instantly determining the status of a project before any financial outlays are required.
Parking Allocation Ruling Brings Relief to Buyers
Issues pertaining to parking space, common in high-density projects, were also brought under the scanner by MahaRERA in 2025. In a historic order passed in July, the tribunal asked a Mumbai developer to provide parking spots within the same wing where the apartment units belonged to buyers.
This came as a result of complaints filed by homebuyers regarding the allocation of parking spaces in another wing, thus posing accessibility problems when housing societies were formed separately. The MahaRERA authority declared that this constituted a deficiency in service and went against the spirit of RERA, thus the developer was ordered to deliver designated parking spaces within a set timeline. The ruling is likely to set a precedent for other such cases across the state.
A Hybrid Hearing System for Fast Justice
Having realized the importance of increased accessibility, a hybrid mechanism for hearings was introduced by MahaRERA in August 2025. Now, the complainants are able to opt between either virtual or offline hearings as per the directions of the Bombay High Court. Though online filing of documents has been made mandatory, people are now given the option to have physical hearing sessions in case of necessity. This has been appreciated by home buyers, societies, and developers alike.
Time-Bound Compensation Recovery for Aggrieved Buyers
Towards the end of the year, MahaRERA introduced a Standard Operating Procedure for quicker compensation recoveries for consumers. According to the new process, if developers fail to make compensation payments within 60 days of the order, consumers can file a case for default, which would be disposed of within a stipulated period. The purpose behind the above action is to fill a crucial enforcement gap that saw favorable orders not necessarily resulting in relief to buyers on time.
A Clear Message to the Real Estate Sector
In 2025 there was much discussion from all stakeholders regarding the initiatives that were enacted by MahaRERA which have established a different path toward more stringent governance and consumer-focused regulations. The approach taken by the regulatory body has been a comprehensive approach that includes; comprehensive enforcement of laws and rules, establishment of increased transparency and creation of new procedures (reform) that have attempted to balance the rights of developers with those of consumers. As the implementation and compliance with the above has been challenging, the current developments suggest that the regulatory structure will continue to improve, be more predictable and responsive to the homebuyers' issues. Thus, for the homebuyers, 2025 may well be viewed as a critical year in restoring confidence in the regulatory framework that protects their most significant financial asset.
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