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Full Grounds of the Federal Court in Obata Ambak v Prema Bonanza

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 by Lai Chee Hoe

We have on 5.8.2024 received the full grounds from the Federal Court containing 162 pages. It provides reasoning on why the Purchasers ought not to be allowed to claim liquidated . . .

[UPDATED WITH BRIEF GROUNDS] Key Takeaways Post Obata Ambak v Prema Bonanza Sdn Bhd (Can one claim LAD after the 36th month onwards post Ang Ming Lee)

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by Lai Chee Hoe

On 26.7.2024 ,the Federal Court delivered a landmark decision, refining the after effects of Ang Ming Lee and delivered its decision on the primary issue of whether purchasers are entitled . . .

Federal Court: Decision on 26.7.2024 Showdown Between Purchasers and Developer post-Ang Ming Lee Decision (Live Updates)

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by Angeline Ang

[LIVE] We will be providing live updates to our highly anticipated Decision in the Federal Court between purchasers and the Developer in respect of issues on LAD claims post-Ang Ming Lee, . . .

Federal Court: Management Corporation can impose different rates of charges

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 by Angeline Ang

Case update: Yii Sing Chiu v Pearl Suria Management Corporation & 2 Ors (2 motions for leave) On 19.3.2024, the Federal Court upheld the landmark decision of the Court of . . .

Can the JMB claim against those areas (which were originally common property) sold as parcels by developer and declare them as common property

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 by Lai Chee Hoe

PJ Centrestage JMB v Shah Alam High Court Civil Suit No. BA-22C-30-05/2017 (Grounds of Judgment dated 19 February 2024) Facts: The Plaintiff is a Joint Management Body (JMB) of a . . .

LIMITED POWERS OF JMB AND MC: JMB AND MC HAVE NO STANDING (LOCUS STANDI) TO FILE JUDICIAL REVIEW OTHER THAN FOR MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO COMMON PROPERTY

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 by Ooi Xin Yi

CASE UPDATE: DATUK BANDAR KUALA LUMPUR V. PERBADANAN PENGURUSAN TRELLISES & ORS AND OTHER APPEALS [2023] 5 CLJ 167 FACTS: This case relates to Taman Rimba Kiara, a public park . . .

Federal Court: The Court does not have power to injunct the convening of a statutorily requisite annual general meeting (AGM)

February 10, 2024March 12, 2024 by Angeline Ang

Case update: Federal Court affirms the Court of Appeal ruling in Pengurusan Perbadanan Jaya One v Tetap Tiara Sdn Bhd (3 motions for leave) On 12.12.2023, the Federal Court affirmed . . .

AIAC Arbitration Rules 2023 (New)

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 by Angeline Ang

The Asian International Arbitration Centre [“AIAC“] constantly revises and updates its rules to ensure that they remain relevant and applicable for efficient and effective dispute resolution. AIAC has recently updated . . .

Federal Court Continued Hearing on 6.11.2023: Showdown Between Purchasers and Developer post Ang Ming Lee Decision (Live Updates)

November 6, 2023July 26, 2024 by Angeline Ang

[The updates for the previous hearings in the Federal Court can be found below:-https://cheehoe.com/federal-court-hearing-on-23-3-2023-showdown-between-purchasers-and-developer-post-ang-ming-lee-decision-live-updates/https://cheehoe.com/federal-court-hearing-on-12-7-2023-showdown-between-purchasers-and-developer-post-ang-ming-lee-decision-live-updates/https://cheehoe.com/federal-court-hearing-on-9-8-2023-showdown-between-purchasers-and-developer-post-ang-ming-lee-decision-live-updates/https://cheehoe.com/federal-court-continued-hearing-on-16-8-2023-showdown-between-purchasers-and-developer-post-ang-ming-lee-decision-live-updates/ https://cheehoe.com/federal-court-continued-hearing-on-26-9-2023-showdown-between-purchasers-and-developer-post-ang-ming-lee-decision-live-updates/]

STRATA MANAGEMENT SEMINAR – SERIES 4 of 2023

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Lai Chee Hoe

HOW TO DEAL WITH THE LATEST KEY ISSUES FACED BY DEVELOPERS, JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PROPRIETORS Strata Management Seminar 2023 (Series 4) Date:15 November 2023 (Wednesday) Venue: Concorde . . .