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There have been rapid developments in the judicial determination of housing laws in Malaysia in recent years.

SHAH ALAM (June 30): The High Court here yesterday awarded a total of RM1,519,200 in damages to the families of two men and a teenage boy who were fatally gunned down by police in 2010.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 3): The Lady Superior of the Society of Saint Maur, which runs Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Convent Bukit Nanas (CBN) (pictured), has halted its legal challenge against the government’s decision on non-renewal of its land lease due to expire on Sept 6 this year.

For too long, loan borrowers have been at the losing end as many do not fully understand the terms and conditions (T&C) stated in housing loans or financing contracts.

What can you do in the unfortunate event of a tenant defaulting on rents or overstaying after termination of the rental term? Chur Associates founder and managing partner Chris Tan offers some legal advice to landlords.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): A reward awaits anyone who could provide relevant information on the illegal dumping of pollutants in the rivers, said Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Inordinate delays in the Covid-19 “legal shield” has rendered it redundant and meaningless, but it is better to have an imperfect bill now as a starting point where future improvements can be made.

PETALING JAYA (Aug 13): The National House Buyers Association (HBA) reminded landlords to be wary of the activities that will be carried out in their premises before renting out their units, reported The Star.

PETALING JAYA (Aug 13): Bukit Aman CID director Comm Datuk Huzir Mohamed warned that stern action will be taken against illegal gambling syndicates and also the owners of premises who lease out their properties or buildings for illegal activities, reported The Star.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 22): Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) says yesterday it has commenced legal proceedings against the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) over a RM1.