19/06/2026
Your housing society may also be liable.
Most families assume only the builder is responsible if a redevelopment gets stuck. A recent Bombay High Court ruling says otherwise.
If the society shares in the gains of the redevelopment — extra flats, money, or sale of extra space — the law can treat it like a developer. It can then be made to refund buyers, with interest, alongside the builder. The reason: the society wasn't a passive landowner; it had a real commercial stake in the deal.
Buying in a redevelopment? Find out who all is responsible, check who answers for delays, and keep proof of every payment and the promised possession date.
In a society planning redevelopment? Sharing the gains can mean sharing the responsibility — get the agreement reviewed before signing.
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