Strata Management Case Updates 8 – Can a JMB sue after the MC is established

Park Access Sdn Bhd & Ors v Badan Pengurusan Bersama Prima Avenue dan DPCC Fasa 1 (Block G, H, I) and other appeals (CA) [2018] 1 LNS 711 . . .

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Strata Management Case Updates 7 – Can a JMB or MC compels the developer to supply information or documents?

Bandar Utama Development Sdn Bhd & Anor v Bandar Utama 1 JMB (CA) [2018] 1 LNS 770 Facts: This is an appeal by the Developer (Bandar Utama Development . . .

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Strata Management Case Updates 6 – Does a committee member of JMC / MC owe a fiduciary duty to the JMB / Management Corporation?

3 Two Square Sdn Bhd v Perbadanan Pengurusan 3 Two Square & Ors  [2018] 4 CLJ 458 Brief Facts: 3 Two Square Sdn Bhd, the developer sought a . . .

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Strata Management Case Update 5 – Can a JMB/ MC deactivate access cards?

MOK SIOU MIN v. HAMPSHIRE RESIDENCES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION & ORS [2018] 1 LNS 333 The facts are rather simple. The Plaintiff commenced this action against the Defendants, (MC and . . .

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Strata Management Case Update 4 – Is assignment required for liquidator to collect maintenance charges? Does SMA have retrospective effect?

BADAN PENGURUSAN BERSAMA KOMPLEKS PANDAN SAFARI LAGOON v. TAM CHENG MENG [2018] 1 LNS 223 This is an appeal by the Appellant/Plaintiff who is the joint management body . . .

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Strata Management Case Update 3: Can we Pre-determined Service Charges and Sinking Fund

Ekuiti Setegap Sdn Bhd v Plaza 393 Management Corporation (Court of Appeal) Plaza 393 reflects a very common problem plaguing many developers owned parcels in a mixed development . . .

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Strata Management Case Update 2: Extension of Time for AGM

Can a developer/ JMB/ MC apply for an extension of time to convene the annual general meeting? Since I am involved in both operational and dispute on strata . . .

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Strata Management Case Update 1: Can a developer/ JMB/ MC impose charges or seek a contribution to the…

Since I am involved in both operational and dispute on strata management, issues, I now share summaries of some of the cases I have handled and the recent . . .

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JMB & MC Series: 10 Most Common Questions Asked During Annual General Meetings

I have been consistently appointed to attend general meetings of the joint management body or management corporation in various development areas and I realise there is still a . . .

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JMBs & MCs Part 8: The JMC ought to be remunerated

My previous articles set out the obligations and liabilities of each JMC or MC members which includes a fine of RM250,000.00 or imprisonment or both. This usually prompts . . .

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