Federal Court · Strata
Bonifac Lobo Robert v Lobo v Tribunal Pengurusan Strata, Putrajaya
Federal Court on judicial review of a Strata Management Tribunal decision, natural justice, and management-body governance.
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Summaries of reported Malaysian strata decisions, with the key issue, the court’s reasoning and our practical commentary. Search or filter by topic across 22 cases.
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Federal Court · Strata
Perbadanan Pengurusan Solaris Dutamas v Suruhanjaya Tenaga Malaysia
The Federal Court (affirming the Court of Appeal) on the statutory powers of a management corporation over utilities and natural gas supply in a strata development.
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Foo Yau Lim & Ors v Dato’ Han Joke Kwang & Anor
AGM validity, exhaustion of internal remedies, and MC governance under the Strata Titles Act.
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BPB Gurney Paragon Residential v Hunza Properties (Gurney)
Mixed-development strata: bifurcated management, developer liability, and different maintenance rates across components.
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Ideal Advantage Sdn Bhd v Perbadanan Pengurusan Palm Spring @ Damansara
Accessory car park parcels vs common property, and whether they can be put to commercial use in a strata scheme.
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Ideal City Development Sdn Bhd v Chimes AG Sdn Bhd
Strata Tribunal jurisdiction over custody of documents, JMB obligations, and parcel owners' rights to access records.
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Pesuruhjaya Bangunan (Pulau Pinang) v Perbadanan Pengurusan Mar Vista Resort
The powers of the Commissioner of Buildings over AGM adjournment and the statutory duties of a management body.
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Prestaharta Sdn Bhd v BPB Riviera Bay Condominium
Who bears pre-JMB and utility charges? On JMB liability and the statutory capacity of a joint management body.
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Yong Kein Sin & Anor v Perbadanan Pengurusan Springtide Residences
Different maintenance rates in a purely residential development — the Court of Appeal on by-laws and the Strata Tribunal's role.
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Tetap Tiara Sdn Bhd v Pengurusan Perbadanan Jaya One
On AGMs and EGMs, injunctions restraining meetings, and the mandatory nature of statutory strata meetings.
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BPB Tropicana 218 Macalister v Tropicana Macalister Avenue (Penang)
Can a JMC override parcel owners' general-meeting power over charges? On JMC limits, rate-setting, and the validity of an AGM built on unlawful defaulter status.
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Perbadanan Pengurusan PD1 v SCP Assets Sdn Bhd
The 2025 authority on different maintenance rates for car park parcels in a commercial development under s60(3)(b) SMA 2013.
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Target Term Sdn Bhd v Waldorf and Windsor Management Corporation
Does running a commercial car park business using accessory car park parcels breach the Strata Titles Act? On the permitted use of accessory parcels.
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3 Two Square Sdn Bhd v Perbadanan Pengurusan 3 Two Square
MC recovery of management fees, classification of common property, MC locus standi, and the duties and liability of council members.
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Ekuiti Setegap Sdn Bhd v Plaza 393 Management Corporation
Can a proprietor rely on a private agreement to pay a flat charge instead of the share-unit basis? On running accounts and contracting out of the strata scheme.
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Perbadanan Pengurusan Endah Parade v Magnificient Diagraph Sdn Bhd
Can an MC impose charges beyond the statutory contributions, and must such charges be approved at a general meeting? The Court of Appeal on the limits of an MC's charging power.
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Aikbee Timbers Sdn Bhd & Anor v Yii Sing Chiu & Anor
The 2024 counterpoint to Menara Rajawali: different rates for residential and commercial parcels can be valid under s60(3)(b) SMA 2013 where uses differ and rates are just and reasonable.
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Muhamad Nazri bin Muhamad v JMB of Menara Rajawali & Anor
Can a JMB charge different maintenance rates for different parcel types? The Court of Appeal said no — charges must be fixed in proportion to allocated share units.
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Dubon Berhad (in liquidation) v Wisma Cosway Management Corporation
Are maintenance charges a secured debt when the owner is a company in liquidation? The Federal Court held they are unsecured — the MC must file a proof of debt.
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Palm Spring JMB & Anor v Muafakat Kekal Sdn Bhd & Anor
Can a JMB sue in its own name over defects and matters affecting common property? The Federal Court recognised its standing as a statutory management body.
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Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur v Perbadanan Pengurusan Trellises & Ors
Can an MC or JMB bring judicial review over a neighbouring development? The Federal Court held they lacked statutory capacity — a caution on the limits of management-body powers.
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Innab Salil & Ors v Verve Suites Mont’ Kiara Management Corporation
Can a management corporation ban short-term (Airbnb-type) rentals through its by-laws? The Federal Court says yes, and section 70(5) of the SMA 2013 does not stand in the way.
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