Section 71(1)(d) of BMSMA  allows an MCST to purchase an Error and Omission (E&O) insurance  policy to cover against any liability incurred by a person holding the office of chairperson, secretary, treasurer of an  MCST or member of the council of the MCST because of an act or omission, committed or omitted in good faith, Read more about Association Liability Insurance[…]

The 1st Schedule Para 12(1) of the Building Maintenance & Strata Act allows any subsidiary proprietor (SP)by notice in writing, served on the secretary of the council to  include in the agenda of the AGM of the MCST, any motion set out in the  notice and the secretary  shall comply with the notice. More SPs Read more about Private Motions tabled at AGMs[…]

At an AGM for an MCST, the Chairperson declared that the nomination for election to council be closed at the 8th candidate. An SP proposed that the number of council members for the new term to comprise 9 members. As there were only 8 candidates standing for election, where would that 9th candidate come from? Read more about What happen if the number of council members determined for a new term is greater than the number of candidates nominated for election?[…]

For swimming facilities in strata developments, the law only made provision for pool construction and the maintenance of water quality. When it comes to pool safety, the issue is left entirely to the MCST to address.  In 2017, it was  reported that the National Water Safety Council did  call on all condominiums and clubs to Read more about Pool safety-chidren not to be left alone[…]

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[…]