Legal Insights

The High Court considers what must be proved to hold former JMB committee members personally liable for alleged mismanagement.

Can former JMB committee members be made to pay for alleged mismanagement? The Cova Suites case explains why evidence of wrongdoing and loss matters.

Can local council approval, a developer’s “no objection” letter or a renovation clearance form replace the JMB’s prior written approval?

Local council approval does not replace the JMB’s written approval for disputed external renovation works. Find out what owners and management should check.

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.

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 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.

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.

Can the Strata Management Tribunal nullify an AGM resolution where the financial consequences exceed RM250,000?

The High Court upheld the Tribunal’s power to nullify an AGM resolution despite alleged financial consequences above RM250,000. What does this mean for JMBs and MCs?

Can Owners Recover Maintenance Payments When a JMB’s Charging Resolutions Are Invalid?

An invalid JMB charging resolution does not automatically mean a refund. The Court of Appeal explains recalculation, credits and continuing payment obligations.

Strata Management Tribunal ruled that Joint Management Body can collect a lump sum contribution to sinking funds

Unreported Case The author represented a Joint Management Body in resisting a strata management tribunal claim filed by a parcel owner which essentially challenged the validity of a resolution passed by the general body in 2017, allowing the collection of a lump sum contribution to the sinking funds in the sum of a few hundred […]