Strata Management Updates 14 – Introduction of Strata Management (Compounding of Offences) 2019

Introduction of Strata Management (Compounding of Offences) 2019 Whilst we see a lack of enforcement being taken against a party who contravenes the provisions in Strata Management Act . . .

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Strata Management Case Updates 13: Can TNB recovers outstanding electricity charges (owed by Developer) from JMB?

Kerajaan Malaysia (Petitioner) v Sanjung Utama Sdn Bhd (Respondent) and (Tenaga Nasional Berhad – Applicant) (Melaka High Court Companies Winding Up No. MA-28PW-05-05/2017] Facts: Sanjung Utama Sdn Bhd . . .

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Strata Management Case Updates 12 – Can MC prohibits foreigners from renting?

WOH FAT SOENG v CITY VIEW MANAGEMENT CORPORATION [2018] 1 LNS 1268 Facts: The Appellant is the registered owner of an apartment unit in Kuala Lumpur. The Appellant’s . . .

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Strata Management Case Updates 11 – How can one stop AirbnB or short term rentals?

Verve Suites Mont Kiara Management Corporation v Innab Salil and 20 others (Kuala Lumpur High Court Civil Suit No. WA-22NCVC-461-09/2017) This is one of the more anticipated decisions . . .

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Strata Management Case Updates 10 – Can a JMB apply different rates of charges?

Muhamad Nazri Bin Muhamad v JMB Menara Rajawali and Denflow Sdn Bhd [2018] 9 CLJ 547 Kuala Lumpur  High Court Originating Summons No. WA-24NCVC-186-01/2018 Facts:  The Plaintiff is . . .

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Strata Management Case Updates 9 – How to deal with AirBnb parcels?

Salil Innab and Teng Keng Han v Badan Pengurusan Bersama Setia Sky Residences, Kuala Lumpur High Court, Originating Summons No. WA-24NCVC-776-04/2018 [2018] 1 LNS 1323 There are several . . .

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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 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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