Property Management: Ask the experts — Regular checks and defects
There are mandated periodic inspections stipulated by various authorities after the first and/or second year of Vacant Possession.
Property management: Ask the experts — Short-term rents and maintenance fee
There is no provision under the Third Schedule of the Strata Management (Maintenance And Management) Regulations 2015 that prohibits short-term rentals.
Property Management: Ask the experts — Building safety
Buildings in Malaysia undergo vigorous and stringent compliance for purposes of design, construction and occupation. Generally, there are adequate laws and regulations that cover all aspects of building design, safety, piling, structure, slopes, roads, drains, fire protection, electrical installation, mechanical engineering for lifts, pumps and pipes, etc. In this respect, homeowners must be wary of unscrupulous players in the industry that deliver buildings of substandard workmanship or specifications.
Property management: Ask the experts — Expenses and renovations
Pursuant to Subparagraph 27 (1) in the Third Schedule of the Strata Management (Maintenance and Management) Regulations 2015, a proprietor shall not carry out any renovation works to his or her parcel without obtaining prior written approval from the MC and where necessary, from the appropriate authorities.
Property Management: Ask the experts — Seeking remedies
Most wall conditions with hairline cracks can be repaired with a good repainting system if the wall plaster is well bonded without signs of hollowness or water seepage.
Property Management: Ask the experts — Management corporations
Under the Strata Management Act 2013 (SMA), the Management Corporation’s (MC) and the Joint Management Body’s (JMB) ultimate function is to properly maintain and manage the subdivided building or land, and the common property.