Strata Titles, Strata Maintenance & Strata Management Malaysia - By Datin Harwinder Kaur, Dato R.K. Nandy, Ivanpal Singh Grewal & Jesrina Kaur Grewal - 2026

What Experts Say

“Amongst the most complex pieces of legislation after the National Land Code [Revised 2020] are the Strata Titles Act 1985 [Act 318] and the Strata Management Act 2013 [Act 757]. Act 318 was subsequently amended by the Strata Titles (Amendment) Act 2013 [Act A1450]. Together with the related Regulations and the National Land Code, these statutes form a comprehensive legal framework governing strata living in Malaysia.

Datin Harwinder Kaur d/o Harbhajan Singh, the first Sikh lady in Malaysia to be appointed President of the Strata Management Tribunal (SMT), together with her co-authors RK Nandy, Ivanpal Singh and Jesrina Kaur, brings together a remarkable blend of judicial, practical and academic experience. During her tenure at the SMT, she presided over numerous disputes involving proprietors, purchasers, developers, joint management bodies and management corporations, giving her invaluable insight into the practical application of Malaysia’s strata laws.

Her experiences have inspired this comprehensive work, guiding readers through the legal framework governing strata management, the establishment and responsibilities of statutory bodies, and the rights and obligations of developers and proprietors. Across 18 chapters, the authors have combined practical procedures, judicial precedents, legal analysis and practical guidance to address the issues most frequently encountered in strata management.

I am humbled to pen this foreword for Harwinder, Nandy, Ivanpal and Jesrina. I congratulate them on this remarkable achievement, executed with professionalism and clarity. The judiciary, legal practitioners, regulators, students and teachers of law will warmly welcome this masterpiece.”

— The Honourable Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam Suan
Retired Judge of the Federal Court of Malaysia

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.

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About the Authors:

Datin Harwinder Kaur is a Partner at Messrs AJ Ariffin Yeo & Harpal and is widely recognised for her expertise in strata management and housing development. She has extensive experience advising, mentoring and guiding clients on complex strata and housing-related matters. She is a former President of the Strata Management Tribunal, a regular speaker at strata seminars, and legal adviser to various management corporations and joint management bodies.