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Strata Title In Singapore And Malaysia, 4th Edition

Strata Title In Singapore And Malaysia, 4th Edition

Author: Teo Keang Sood
Publisher: LexisNexis Singapore
ISBN: 9789812368942
Published In: February 2012
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Malaysia, Singapore ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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The only authoritative book focusing exclusively on Strata Titles in Singapore and Malaysia.

This book is updated with the latest legislative and judicial developments in this area of law. The latest edition of this book highlights the changes to the collective sale provisions in the Land Titles (Strata) Act by the Land Titles (Strata) (Amendment) Act 2010, the Land Titles (Strata) Act (Amendment of Schedules) Order 2010, and the Land Titles (Strata) Act (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2011. Amendments made through the Building Maintenance and Strata Management (Strata Titles Boards) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 which clarifies the role of the Boards in respect of the collective sale process are all clearly addressed.

To complete the learning experience, the author also addresses the requirement of approval for the acquisition of properties from the Economic Planning Unit in the Prime Minister's Department as provided in the Guideline on the Acquisition of Properties 2010.

Key Features

The book has been extensively updated throughout all chapters of the book to reflect the latest in legislative changes implemented.
The latest case laws have been renewed to reflect current positions based on judicial decisions made.
This book includes a full 'Glossary of Terms' to compare terms used across all major strata related legislation in Singapore, Malaysia and New South Wales for easy referencing.

1. Introduction
2. Application and Requirements for Subdivision of Building or Land
3. Phased Development
4. Maintenance and Management of Building and Common Property Prior to Formation of Management Corporation or Subsidiary Management Corporation
5. Lots/Parcels and Accessory Lots/Accessory Parcels
6. Common Property and Limited Common Property
7. The Management Corporation and Subsidiary Management Corporation
8. The Original Proprietor
9. The Council and Executive Committee
10. The Subsidiary/Parcel Proprietors
11. Meetings of Proprietor
12. Share Value/Share Unit Entitlements
13. Finances and Insurance
14. Managing Agents
15. By-Laws
16. Variation or Termination of Strata Subdivision Scheme
17. Resolution of Disputes
18. Subdivision of Low-Cost Building
19. Conversion of Leases of Flats under Other Schemes to Strata Title
20. Foreign Ownership

Teo Keang Sood

A panel member of the Strata Title Boards with his principal areas of research in land law, strata title and tax, Professor Teo Keang Sood is seen as an authority in strata title and has been cited with approval by the courts in both Singapore and Malaysia as well as in international publications. Professor Teo has written extensively in his areas of research and his papers on the subject matters have been well received with him doing presentations of the same in both the local and international arenas. Professor Teo was named an Excellent Teacher by the National University of Singapore in 2002-2003 and was also the General Editor of the Singapore Academy of Law Annual Review of Singapore Cases 2000-2008.