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Can a management corporation withdraw essential services or deactivate access cards when owners fail to pay maintenance charges?

Can management stop rubbish collection over unpaid maintenance charges? The High Court distinguished essential services from access-card restrictions.

Property management company obtains RM118,420.96 judgment for unpaid fees without a full trial.

Can summary judgment be entered against a JMB and its office-bearers? A property manager obtained RM118,420.96 without a full trial.

Can condominium committee members sue over a residents’ petition and WhatsApp messages?

The High Court dismissed defamation claims over a condominium petition and WhatsApp messages. The decision shows why the words, their context and the nature of the criticism matter.

High Court Orders Steps to Convene a Management Corporation’s First AGM

First AGM delayed? The High Court ordered steps to convene the Wangsa 118 meeting. Find out what owners and management bodies should take note of.

High Court Examines an MC’s Protective Works on Neighbouring Land and Its Claim for Landslide Damage

Can an MC build protective works on neighbouring land and recover landslide damage? The High Court explains why proof of responsibility matters.

High Court Dismisses Most Claims Against Developer and JMB in Ara Hill Dispute

Why did the Ara Hill owners’ building defects claims largely fail? The High Court examined who could sue, the evidence and the JMB’s responsibilities.

Can Purchasers Continue Strata-Title Proceedings Against a Developer in Liquidation?

Can a strata-title claim continue after a developer is wound up? The High Court explains leave to sue, proof of debt and limits on enforcement.

Common Property Defects Claim: Can Owners Join a JMB’s Lawsuit During a Disputed Handover?

Can owners join a JMB’s common property defects claim when the MC does not continue it? A High Court ruling examines a disputed management handover.

Strata Committee Dispute: Can the Court Order an Immediate Handover?

A strata committee dispute at Novo 8 shows why an urgent handover of the management office requires more than a claim to have won an election.

Does an MC Need a COB Recognition Letter to Operate Its Management Bank Account?

Does an MC need a COB recognition letter to access its bank account? A High Court decision explains committee elections, documents and bank signatories.