It is mandatory for the subsidiary proprietors to contribute to all levies approved at general meetings of a strata development. But what should strata managers do on behalf of the MCST when subsidiary proprietors fail to fulfill their obligation to do so? There are certain legal recourse provided for the MCST to recover arrears in Read more about Arc at Tampines units put up for MCST sale at $880,000 and $720,000[…]
Social responsibilty is paramount. No amount of enforcement can be better than residents/occupants and visitors to the estate being civic-minded enough to observe the safe management measures and to encourage others to do so. Together, we can then get through this pandemic. Forum: Condo residents’ social responsibility is paramount https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-condo-residents-social-responsibility-is-paramount
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as non-profit organisations who are tenants in privately owned commercial properties can expect cash payouts from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). These rental relief of half month will be given to the tenants directly from IRAS instead of to the landlords whom then pass to the Read more about Rental Rebates for Qualified Tenants -Heightened Alert Period[…]
There are more split air-conditioning systems being used at home and at work. Opening windows to ventilate homes is common . However, when come to workspace, opening of windows to ventilate the space can be rarely carried out for workspace installed with split air-conditioning systems.
This latest guide jointly from BCA,NEA and MOH recommended among others,
increasing ventilation and enhance air exchange in another effort for safe environment against COVID-19 :
a. Open operable windows and doors as frequently as possible, unless outdoor air quality is poor. Air-conditioning should be reduced or turned off when doors and/or windows are opened.
b. Consider adding dedicated outdoor air supply and/exhaust.
c. Operate exhaust fans (e.g. toilet, kitchen) at full capacity to expel air form the indoor space. Keep windows or other openings (e.g. back door) around exhaust fans closed to avoid short-circuiting of air flow.
In any pandemic, everyone has the responsibility to be responsible. At current time, wearing a mask when out of one’s home, is everyone’s basic duty. There have been more than enough broadcasts which everyone has read about and heard about the importance of wearing a mask and the need for safety management measures (SMM). Unless Read more about Why blame the managing agents?[…]
https://www.singaporelawwatch.sg/Headlines/Landlords-stepping-up-to-help-retail-tenants-amid-new-curbs
Keep safe and be safe should be the most important measure taken by everyone during this COVID19 pandemic. When an MCST of your estate chose to close certain facilities, even if these closures are not specified in the advisories issued by the authorities, residents/users should take such closures positively. All such actions,if taken, are for Read more about Some condos go the extra mile to protect residents[…]
This is indeed a good gesture from MOM in recognising essential workers like cleaners and security officers. More can be and should be done. Many new residential developments provide little or no rest area for these essential workers. The Management Office (where management staff of Managing Agents are housed) of many residential developments are too Read more about Up to $8,000 funding to provide rest areas for lower-wage workers under new Workcare Grant[…]