A writer in his letter to the Forum in  Straits Times today wrote that three condos had passed By-law prohibiting smoking at the balconies and patios. If the balconies and patios are within the strata area of the lots, can any MCST passed such By-law to control  spaces that are  within  the lots of someones,meaning Read more about Can an MCST pass By-law to stop smoking at the balconies in a condo?[…]

With more people working from home, MCSTs did receive more complaints about people smoking near windows and balconies. There have been suggestions that the Prescribed By-laws( Statutory By-laws) be amended to refrain occupants in strata developments from smoking near windows/balconies. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-only-the-law-can-stop-people-from-smoking-near-windows

The daily update from Gov.sg showed that there is a constant increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. It has been reported that we are likely to see more than 1000 cases in any single day. As we treat COVID-19 like an epidemic, it is quite evident that we will expect more people infected with COVID-19. Read more about How to manage confirmed COVID-19 cases at condos?[…]

Amendments to the Private Security Industry Act were tabled in Parliament today.Under the proposed bills, it will be an offence to harass,assault or hurt security officers. https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/stiffer-penalties-proposed-those-who-abuse-security-officers#.YT7qqKMVrA4.whatsapp

We have not arrived at an acceptable matrix to measure what are called good services and what’s not for condos. When it came time to renew the contracts of companies, some MCSTs would try hard to convince the service providers to renew the contracts at the same, or even a reduced fee. It is common Read more about Service buyers – a part to play in lifting salaries of low-wage workers at condos[…]

Strata living requires consideration and tolerance. Communication and compromise  are required. Respect for one  another is always the key towards harmonious living. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/condominium-neighbour-harassment-basketball-noise-water-fined-2148691

Yes, vaccination-differentiated rules are implemented in condo living. It is the responsibility of the MCSTs to ensure safety management measures are carried out at the common property. Residents  get very concern when they learned that someone in the estate has been issued with a quarantine order. They could get panic if there were any confirmed Read more about Have you got yourself vaccinated?[…]

The bank interest rates from fixed deposits had fallen from a high of more than 2% per annum before COVID-19 period  to about 0.5% per annum currently. Many people felt that placing monies as fixed deposits in banks at such low interest rate is like giving  monies away to the banks. Some opined that only Read more about Can a  Management Corporation ( MCST) invest its monies for better ROI?[…]

The Strata  Act in Western Australia (WA) which is called Community Titles Act 2018 is silent on whether a lot owner could attend a council meeting of the strata scheme. Why would WA deprive their stakeholders,the  lot  owners from attending council meetings? WA has about 325,000 strata properties  spread over 73,000 strata schemes. About 83% Read more about Can a subsidiary proprietor ( lot owner)  attend a council meeting of a Management Corporation (MCST)?[…]