Like it or not, it’s the appropriate channel for complaints relating to JMB/MC. Once this option has been exhausted, then you may escalate to other departments for further action (example Ministry of Housing, DBKL, house buyer association etc…)

I do agree with Lucerne to some extent.

The curve is much greater if you wish to run your own show because management companies normally have a system in place and they just recycle it wherever they go. Rather than waste valuable time looking for Mr. Right to run the condominium, why not look for the right property manager? You just have to hire and fire them without the hassle of setting up a regime or dealing with human resource issues.

Also, regardless whether it’s your own show or property manager, a lot of hand holding is required. The moment you let your eyes off the ball that’s when things go bump.

I like your idea.

Wasted all my knowledge to help the community, appoint myself as Chairman lagi best and pay mself a big fat salary.

Section 19, Schedule 2 of the SMA 2015 does not provide for subsequent delegation of authority by Proxy. i,e, as you put it "MR C can nominated (sic) "another owner" ...

Q1

Voting rights of co-proprietors


Q2
Proprietor's representative


Q3.
Powers of proxies


Q4.
Still valid, what makes you think it's not applicable? Even the SMA recognizes it.

Proxy

What action can be taken to the manager if the manager of the management office is shouting or being abusive to the resident?

I think your case is “unique”, I don’t think they will fire the manager even though you make a complaint.

I suggest you whip out your smart phone and start recording the incident, if he/she threaten you with bodily injury or death, you can report police.

Otherwise, just threat it as loud noise.

2(7) Eligibility of management committee must be at least 21 years old:
(a)proprietor or co-proprietor of parcel (type 1);
(b)nominated for election by a proprietor of a parcel which is a company, society, statutory body or any other body (type 2); or
© is not a proprietor of a parcel but is a member of the immediate family of a proprietor who owns two or more parcels and is nominated for election by that proprietor. (Type 3)

2(8) Proxy CANNOT be committee member.

is a good question whether PDPA policy applies to JMB/MC.

According to PDPA commission, the PDPA policy applies to all with exception of certain industries, which are specifically named and required to go through a registration process.

To have a PDPA policy in place is easy but to keep up with the principles enshrined in the Act is a different story all together. As if JMB/MC don't have enough problems (defects, leakages etc...) and no they are saddled with PDPA requirements?

In terms of the PDPA policy, the answer is "Yes" but i reckon the JMB/MC should be guided by COB or by JMB association. At the moment, none forthcoming.

Back to your question 1,2 and 3.

It's a practice, whereby a person furnish information and a supporting be presented. This is to verify the genuineness of the person making the application.

If I say John is the owner of unit A-4-4, how do you prove it? Do you take my word?

Than again practice doesn't mean it is right in the eyes of the law (as you correctly pointed out PDPA) but than you will have a problem... if you don't give the management the information requested, management will than deny your request/application, since he/she is unable to process ur request/application.

accessory parcel.

a side note, private lift lobby is also considered as accessory parcel. (i got blind sided by this, learnt a very expensive lesson x2)

When people advertise, they will say...

Example 2200 sf inclusive private lift lobby, when actually it is not.

It should be 2000 sf excluding private loft lobby. They inflate the psf price.

Depending on design, the private lift lobby area maybe subject to mgmt approval since its an accessory parcel. U can just design as u like.

I acknowledge accessory parcel pay cheaper maintainance by 1/2 but paying rm 600 psf for 200 sq... doesnt make economical sense n there's not much u can put in the lift lobby area...

U may get the privacy u want... but it can also potentially backfire... so imagine if i want to rob ur house... no one can actually hear u shout for help.

Than i guess your the lucky one?

Cause its also dependent on the submission of the development plan. I guess you will be paying full maintenance in that case but do clarify whether it is part of the parcel or accessory because it will impact your maintenance charges.

Also, i think you have an old perception as to how maintenance fees are paid.

Before the strata management act came into force, all accessory parcels under a master title were not subject to maintenance fee charges. This was absorb by the management. Reason being, the accessory parcels were not carved out and specified in a title.

After the strata title is issued, the MC is now flushed with cash because after the master title no longer exist because the parcels are now sub-divided into plots and the plots (and accessories) are reflected in the title, the management is now able to charge maintenance fee accordingly.

With the strata management act, the developer is required to submit the relevant document to land office 3 months after VP. This will enable to land office to stratified the parcels according to the plans (i believe is the development plan). They already know the size both parcel and accessory and the management will charge the maintenance fee accordingly.

*accessory parcel include: car park, air conditioning ledge and possibly private lift lobby.

I just realised… based on the facts you have presented.

The SMA 2013 (Act 757) came into effect on 1 June 2015.

Anything before 1 June 2015, I am not quite sure of the treatment pertaining to private lift lobbies or accessory parcels for that matter. As it is governed by Act 663.

My current private lift lobby is charged based on item 5 (no.2) of Schedule 1 SMA 2013 (verified with manager of two condos).

If after June 2015, they are incorrectly charging you for the accessory parcels. I would say you can ask for a refund. Please verify with your management as to the basis and calculation.

p/s: i replied to your PM msg.

It won't affect your strata title application. The built-up will be the same as per development plan submitted to DBKL areas. You can read up on strata title act and observe how strata title applications are made.

That being said, if you carry out renovation works, you most likely will void your Defect Liability claim against the developer and they won't be liable to rectify any defects which you discover subsequent. Also, do check with management, whether the wall you intend to bring down is a sheer wall or a brick wall (as mentioned). If its the former, you will have issues.