{"product_id":"strata-titles-strata-maintenance-strata-management-malaysia-by-datin-harwinder-kaur-dato-r-k-nandy-ivanpal-singh-grewal-jesrina-kaur-grewal-2026","title":"Strata Titles, Strata Maintenance \u0026 Strata Management Malaysia - By Datin Harwinder Kaur, Dato R.K. Nandy, Ivanpal Singh Grewal \u0026 Jesrina Kaur Grewal - 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhat Experts Say\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDatin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Honourable Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam Suan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRetired Judge of the Federal Court of Malaysia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book offers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– A detailed breakdown of the principal legislation, including the application of the National Land Code to strata developments.\u003cbr\u003e– 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.\u003cbr\u003e– 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.\u003cbr\u003e– 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.\u003cbr\u003e– 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.059%; height: 372.282px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eChapter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eUnderstanding Strata Titles, Strata Maintenance \u0026amp; Strata Management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eThe Office of the Commissioner of Buildings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDelivery of Vacant Possession by the Developer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eManagement Bodies \u0026amp; Developer’s Management Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eThe Joint Management Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eThe Developer’s Preliminary Management Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eThe Management Corporation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eThe Subsidiary Management Corporation \u0026amp; Limited Common Property\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGeneral Duties of the Proprietor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDifferential Maintenance Charging in Mixed Strata Developments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eManagement Charges \u0026amp; Sinking Fund\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAttachment of Moveable Property for the Recovery of Sums Due\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eThe Managing Agent or Property Manager\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eStrata Management Meetings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eInsurances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eInter-floor Leakage \u0026amp; Damage to Party Wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eEnforcement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3508%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDisputes and Proceedings at the Strata Management Tribunal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatin Harwinder Kaur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Partner at Messrs AJ Ariffin Yeo \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatuk Wira R.K. Nandy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaysia (non-practising). He has authored numerous books covering various areas of Malaysian and Singaporean law and practice, including works on land acquisition proceedings. He is also a property developer with extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIvanpal Singh Grewal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Partner at Messrs AJ Ariffin Yeo \u0026amp; Harpal, Kuala Lumpur. He is a graduate of Cardiff University, a Barrister-at-Law, and holds a Master of Laws in International Commercial Law from the University of Edinburgh. He practises in property and strata-related disputes, providing strategic counsel to developers and management bodies on governance and compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesrina Kaur Grewal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya with prior experience in the Judicial and Legal Service and the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia. Her combined experience enables her to provide well-rounded legal solutions tailored to the complexities of property and strata management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.059%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4968%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.0252%;\"\u003eDatin Harwinder Kaur, Dato R.K. 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