Archive · 28 Jun 2025
MahaRERA Orders Lodha Group to Refund Homebuyers
Imagine you wanted to buy a new apartment from a company called Lodha, but you needed a loan to pay for it.
You paid some money to reserve the apartment.
But then, the bank said you couldn't get the loan.
You asked Lodha to give your money back because you couldn't buy the apartment anymore.
Lodha said no, because of a rule that lets them keep some money.
However, the special group that looks out for homebuyers, MahaRERA, stepped in.
They said that Lodha's rule was unfair.
They ordered Lodha to give you back your money plus some extra for waiting.
MahaRERA is there to help protect people who are buying homes and make sure things are fair.
MahaRERA ordered Lodha Group to refund ₹6.65 lakh to homebuyers.
Homebuyers were unable to proceed with a flat booking due to a rejected home loan.
The complainants had booked a flat in a Lodha project for ₹2.26 crore and paid ₹7 lakh.
Lodha refused to refund the amount, citing a clause permitting forfeiture of up to 10%.
MahaRERA deemed the clause 'one-sided, unconscionable, and unenforceable'.
- Who
- MahaRERA, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority, and the Lodha Group.
- What
- MahaRERA ordered Lodha Group to refund ₹6.65 lakh to homebuyers due to a rejected loan.
- When
- The order was issued on June 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Because the homebuyer's loan was rejected and the contract clause was deemed unfair.
Lodha Group's Stance
MahaRERA's Stance
Contract Clause Enforcement
Lodha Group's Stance
Lodha Group attempted to enforce a clause in the booking application form that permits forfeiture of up to 10% of the total consideration in case of cancellation.
MahaRERA's Stance
MahaRERA deemed this clause 'one-sided, unconscionable, and unenforceable.'
- Developer
- Lodha Group (Macrotech Developers Ltd)
- Amount to Refund
- ₹6.65 lakh
- Booking Date
- September 26, 2021
- Total Consideration
- ₹2.26 crore
- Booking Amount Paid
- ₹7 lakh
- MahaRERA's Order Date
- June 2025
- Deadline for Refund
- July 15, 2025
- Interest if Late
- 2% above SBI's higher MCLR
- Complaint Cost
- ₹20,000