In an important ruling for homebuyers and housing societies, MahaRERA has clarified that individual flat owners cannot independently raise complaints regarding common amenities and project-wide issues once a housing society or association of allottees has been formed. The decision highlights the importance of collective representation in matters affecting all residents.
📌 What Was the Case About?
The dispute involved homebuyers who alleged that the developer had altered the project's layout by constructing a transformer and DG room in a location different from what was originally shown in the approved plans and marketing materials. The buyers argued that the change affected the open space and overall layout promised at the time of purchase.
⚖️ MahaRERA's Key Observation
MahaRERA observed that grievances related to common amenities, shared infrastructure, and facilities used by all residents are collective issues. Therefore, such complaints should be filed by the registered housing society, association of allottees, or an authorized majority of homebuyers rather than a few individual purchasers.
🏘️ Individual Rights Still Protected
The Authority clarified that homebuyers can still approach MahaRERA for issues that specifically affect their own flats, contractual rights, or individual losses. However, matters impacting the entire project must be pursued collectively through the appropriate representative body.
📢 Why This Ruling Matters
The decision reinforces the role of housing societies in protecting the interests of residents. It also provides clarity on how disputes involving common amenities and project-wide changes should be handled after a society has been formed.
For housing societies across Maharashtra, the ruling serves as a reminder that collective concerns require collective action, ensuring proper representation before regulatory authorities.
🏢 MahaRERA Rules: Individual Homebuyers Cannot Raise Collective Amenity Grievances After Society Formation