This comprehensive practitioner’s edition provides an authoritative guide to the complex regulatory framework governing stratified properties in Malaysia. Tailored for lawyers, legal practitioners, in-house counsel, judges, and academics, the book offers a detailed examination of the Strata Titles Act 1985 (STA) and the Strata Management Act 2013 (SMA).
The text serves as a vital resource for navigating the lifecycle of strata developments—from the initial subdivision of buildings and land to the ongoing maintenance and management of common property. It provides practical insights into the roles of developers, joint management bodies (JMBs), management corporations (MCs), and subsidiary management corporations (Sub-MCs).
This book offers:
– A detailed breakdown of the principal legislation, including the application of the National Land Code to strata developments.
– Step-by-step analysis of the application process for subdivision, the issuance of strata titles, and the management of phased developments and low-cost buildings.
– Clear explanations of the roles and powers of the Commissioner of Buildings (COB), the formation and functions of management bodies (JMB, MC, and Sub-MC), and the legal requirements for the delivery of vacant possession.
– Extensive use of statutory forms, flowcharts, and procedural tables to simplify complex administrative requirements, such as the recovery of charges, the handling of inter-floor leakage, and the conduct of general meetings.
– A thorough examination of the legal framework for strata management, including the enforcement of by-laws, the management of common property, and the dispute resolution mechanisms available through the Strata Management Tribunal.
Table of Contents:
| Chapter | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Understanding Strata Titles, Strata Maintenance & Strata Management |
| 2 | The Office of the Commissioner of Buildings |
| 3 | Delivery of Vacant Possession by the Developer |
| 4 | Management Bodies & Developer’s Management Period |
| 5 | The Joint Management Body |
| 6 | The Developer’s Preliminary Management Period |
| 7 | The Management Corporation |
| 8 | The Subsidiary Management Corporation & Limited Common Property |
| 9 | General Duties of the Proprietor |
| 10 | Differential Maintenance Charging in Mixed Strata Developments |
| 11 | Management Charges & Sinking Fund |
| 12 | Attachment of Moveable Property for the Recovery of Sums Due |
| 13 | The Managing Agent or Property Manager |
| 14 | Strata Management Meetings |
| 15 | Insurances |
| 16 | Inter-floor Leakage & Damage to Party Wall |
| 17 | Enforcement |
| 18 | Disputes and Proceedings at the Strata Management Tribunal |
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