Good News Ahead?
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Good news for housebuyers
By RACHAEL KAM
rachael@thestar.com.my
PETALING JAYA: Strata titles for properties like condominiums, apartments
and flats will ...
14 years ago
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Electricity Cut
SEVERAL areas in Gombak and Setapak will be experiencing an electricity supply disruption on Thursday (Oct 30) from 8am till 7pm, as Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) will be carrying some maintenance work. The affected areas are: Taman Melati, Taman Melati Utama, Taman Cemerlang, Taman Cemerlang Heights, Kampung Tengah Tambahan, Taman Ibu Kota, Medan Idaman, Kampung Sungai Mulia, Gombak Market, Gombak Setia DBKL Flats, Taman Setapak Indah, Taman Teratai Mewah, Platinum Walk and Jalan Langkawi. Those who require further information can contact TNB’s service line at 15454. TNB regrets any inconvenience caused.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Just a thought 2… (partly taken from NST 11/10/2008)
No. 1
I think before everybody becomes piss off and things get out of hand… it is better that EVERYBODY KNOWS and UNDERSTAND what Joint Building Management Body (JMB) is. This so call JMB came into the picture when Government introduces Act 664 a.k.a. Building and Common Property (Maintenance and Management) Act 2207 (BCPMM) on April 12, 2007 (that is about year and a half ago).
The first thing to note: Before the formation of this JMB, the DEVELOPER is responsible for maintaining and managing the common property and is duty bound to convene the first meeting of the purchasers within the stipulated time (our first JMB meeting was oranised by Medan Idaman in April but was postponed due to lack of attendance. A second meeting was later organised in May).
(Note: Pls correct me if the month is wrong).
JMB comprising the DEVELOPER and OWNERS is responsible for providing proper maintenance and management of the buildings and its common areas. The agenda for holdings the first JMB Meeting should include:
1. Election of officer bearers (this was the first thing done by the developer)
2. Confirmation of insurance policies taken out by the developer
3. Determining the amount payable by owners to Buildings Maintenance Fund
4. Determine the late interest payable
(Note: The last three items were not discuss because it all have been implemented earlier by the developer. Its only apply to newly developed condos/apartments)
Power and duties of the JMB
To be effective, the JMB is powered to:
a) Collect maintenance and management charges
b) Authorise the expenditure to maintain and manage the common areas
c) Recover sums against purchasers expended by the JMB
d) Acquire property for stratified owners’ enjoyment of the common areas
e) Appoint property agents
f) Draft house rules
Looking at the above statement, YES, JMB is responsible to take charge, as well as to maintain and manage the property and common areas with in Idaman Sutera. However, to act effectively, JMB must first set-up a bank account (will be known as Building Maintenance Fund – BMF) and allow developer to transfer any surplus amount (or what ever left off) from the Building Maintenance Account (BMA) to BMF.
For information, this account was only step-up by our Idaman Sutera JMB (IS-JMB) last month. However, it does not stop IS-JMB from doing its job, and one of the first thing they did is extended the maintenance company contract (DG Management) till end of December 2008 (this will give JMB ample time to seek other option with another companies). At same time, IS-JMB is doing it level best to get all the audited accounts, service provides contracts etc from the developer, in-order to unsure that our condo can be managed smoothly and for the residents’ betterment.
Although JMB is bestowed with powers, it is important to note that JMB IS AN INTERIM BODY. Apart from managing and maintaining the condo, it has a greater task that is to ensure at least 25 percent of the owners obtain their strata title. Upon that Joint Management Corporate comprising owners will be formed and Idaman Sutera JMC will superseded IS-JMB. And, only after this a proper Management Corporation can be formed by the owners of Idaman Sutera to take full control of our condo.
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No. 2
With regards to all the teething problems at Idaman Sutera, I would like to suggest few things for IS-JMB’s consideration:
1. Set-up a clear House Rules (a.k.a. “By-Laws” in the Strata Titles Act). If I’m not mistaken there is a book printed and was circulated by developer (during the vacant possession)on Idaman Sutera House Rules. IS-JMB can take that as a guide and further improve on it to suit our current situation. Pass a copy of it to COB, and circulate it to the residents including tenants. They have to follow strictly the rules, failing which action can be taken against them.
2. Pls revive the Residents Association (RA). This is important because:
a) Will be a good training ground for owners to learning about managing and management for property and common facilities at Idaman Sutera. Later, maybe few of the Residents Assc. Members (owners especially) can be appointed in the JMC or MC.
b) RA can be the body to look after the social-relations among residents which comprising various races and citizenship.
c) RA also can act as the water-dog to JMB or JMC and vice-verse.
3. Problem with the swimming pool. The ideal action is to close it temporary and put a warning sign. If any resident still ignore the warning, it is at their own risk. Look into the BMF account and if it is sufficient, maybe IS-JMB can consider repairing the water-pump at the swimming pool. However, it is wise to look after the more important matter first such as the Gen-set, the lift, water pump at each block and the security aspect of Idaman Sutera.
4. Motorbikes parking fronting the Management office, I think its need to be relocated to another area. The road needs to be cleared from any obstacles for emergency cases such pathway for ambulance or bomba. The other back road is not suitable because it does not have a good turning point (especially at block B) and most of the time the entrance gate was lock and have to request the Security Guard to open it.
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Note: All this is just my personal thought on how we can STRIVE TOGETHER TO PROTECT OUR PROPERTY. Do remember this -- To improve the standard of stratified living is everybody’s effort and does not lies on JMB alone.
I think before everybody becomes piss off and things get out of hand… it is better that EVERYBODY KNOWS and UNDERSTAND what Joint Building Management Body (JMB) is. This so call JMB came into the picture when Government introduces Act 664 a.k.a. Building and Common Property (Maintenance and Management) Act 2207 (BCPMM) on April 12, 2007 (that is about year and a half ago).
The first thing to note: Before the formation of this JMB, the DEVELOPER is responsible for maintaining and managing the common property and is duty bound to convene the first meeting of the purchasers within the stipulated time (our first JMB meeting was oranised by Medan Idaman in April but was postponed due to lack of attendance. A second meeting was later organised in May).
(Note: Pls correct me if the month is wrong).
JMB comprising the DEVELOPER and OWNERS is responsible for providing proper maintenance and management of the buildings and its common areas. The agenda for holdings the first JMB Meeting should include:
1. Election of officer bearers (this was the first thing done by the developer)
2. Confirmation of insurance policies taken out by the developer
3. Determining the amount payable by owners to Buildings Maintenance Fund
4. Determine the late interest payable
(Note: The last three items were not discuss because it all have been implemented earlier by the developer. Its only apply to newly developed condos/apartments)
Power and duties of the JMB
To be effective, the JMB is powered to:
a) Collect maintenance and management charges
b) Authorise the expenditure to maintain and manage the common areas
c) Recover sums against purchasers expended by the JMB
d) Acquire property for stratified owners’ enjoyment of the common areas
e) Appoint property agents
f) Draft house rules
Looking at the above statement, YES, JMB is responsible to take charge, as well as to maintain and manage the property and common areas with in Idaman Sutera. However, to act effectively, JMB must first set-up a bank account (will be known as Building Maintenance Fund – BMF) and allow developer to transfer any surplus amount (or what ever left off) from the Building Maintenance Account (BMA) to BMF.
For information, this account was only step-up by our Idaman Sutera JMB (IS-JMB) last month. However, it does not stop IS-JMB from doing its job, and one of the first thing they did is extended the maintenance company contract (DG Management) till end of December 2008 (this will give JMB ample time to seek other option with another companies). At same time, IS-JMB is doing it level best to get all the audited accounts, service provides contracts etc from the developer, in-order to unsure that our condo can be managed smoothly and for the residents’ betterment.
Although JMB is bestowed with powers, it is important to note that JMB IS AN INTERIM BODY. Apart from managing and maintaining the condo, it has a greater task that is to ensure at least 25 percent of the owners obtain their strata title. Upon that Joint Management Corporate comprising owners will be formed and Idaman Sutera JMC will superseded IS-JMB. And, only after this a proper Management Corporation can be formed by the owners of Idaman Sutera to take full control of our condo.
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No. 2
With regards to all the teething problems at Idaman Sutera, I would like to suggest few things for IS-JMB’s consideration:
1. Set-up a clear House Rules (a.k.a. “By-Laws” in the Strata Titles Act). If I’m not mistaken there is a book printed and was circulated by developer (during the vacant possession)on Idaman Sutera House Rules. IS-JMB can take that as a guide and further improve on it to suit our current situation. Pass a copy of it to COB, and circulate it to the residents including tenants. They have to follow strictly the rules, failing which action can be taken against them.
2. Pls revive the Residents Association (RA). This is important because:
a) Will be a good training ground for owners to learning about managing and management for property and common facilities at Idaman Sutera. Later, maybe few of the Residents Assc. Members (owners especially) can be appointed in the JMC or MC.
b) RA can be the body to look after the social-relations among residents which comprising various races and citizenship.
c) RA also can act as the water-dog to JMB or JMC and vice-verse.
3. Problem with the swimming pool. The ideal action is to close it temporary and put a warning sign. If any resident still ignore the warning, it is at their own risk. Look into the BMF account and if it is sufficient, maybe IS-JMB can consider repairing the water-pump at the swimming pool. However, it is wise to look after the more important matter first such as the Gen-set, the lift, water pump at each block and the security aspect of Idaman Sutera.
4. Motorbikes parking fronting the Management office, I think its need to be relocated to another area. The road needs to be cleared from any obstacles for emergency cases such pathway for ambulance or bomba. The other back road is not suitable because it does not have a good turning point (especially at block B) and most of the time the entrance gate was lock and have to request the Security Guard to open it.
---------------------------------
Note: All this is just my personal thought on how we can STRIVE TOGETHER TO PROTECT OUR PROPERTY. Do remember this -- To improve the standard of stratified living is everybody’s effort and does not lies on JMB alone.
Session With Lawyer (Strata Title Matter)
Due to the overwhelming response, we are pleased to advised that the representative of a Legal Firm will again be present on Saturday, 18th October 2008 to advise Owners of Idaman Sutera Condo regarding the Strata Title Legal Fees to owners who are not able to be make it last week.
Please be present at the Resident’s Association Office on the Ground Floor, Block B, at 11 am until 1 pm (no obligations).
Please bring along the following documents :
-A clear photocopy of your IC
-Current quit rent and assessment receipts
-Income tax reference no and place of submission
-S & P.
For residents who have decided to engage the lawyer, please bring along the relevant documents which they have requested and payment (preferably by cheque).
JMB Secretary
Please be present at the Resident’s Association Office on the Ground Floor, Block B, at 11 am until 1 pm (no obligations).
Please bring along the following documents :
-A clear photocopy of your IC
-Current quit rent and assessment receipts
-Income tax reference no and place of submission
-S & P.
For residents who have decided to engage the lawyer, please bring along the relevant documents which they have requested and payment (preferably by cheque).
JMB Secretary
Saturday, October 11, 2008
NST today on stratified living
There is very good write-up on stratified living in today's NST (pg 6 & 7 Property pull-out) by Ivy Chang. The article talks about the formation of JMB, its power & duties, as well as guide to establish a "House Rules".
But the one that capture my interest is "Maintenance Charges" which partly said that owners are liable for late payment interest not exceeding 10 percent per annum if they delay in paying these charges.
The one thing that I noticed when I first moved into Idaman Sutera is that most of us did not read carefully the S&P Agreement and the Deed of Mutual Covenants. The purchaser's responsibility to pay the maintenance charges is stated in clause 11 in the Deed of Mutual Covenants and further celebrated in sub-clause (3).
And, since we are purchasers of stratified unit, we MUST understand clearly what Clause 13 means. In other words, we must understand the meaning of living in a house where our wall is also our neighbor's wall; our ceiling is our neighbor's floor and our floor is our neighbor's ceiling. If we fail to understand this simple rule, we will never can make our condo living a harmonious one.
But the one that capture my interest is "Maintenance Charges" which partly said that owners are liable for late payment interest not exceeding 10 percent per annum if they delay in paying these charges.
The one thing that I noticed when I first moved into Idaman Sutera is that most of us did not read carefully the S&P Agreement and the Deed of Mutual Covenants. The purchaser's responsibility to pay the maintenance charges is stated in clause 11 in the Deed of Mutual Covenants and further celebrated in sub-clause (3).
And, since we are purchasers of stratified unit, we MUST understand clearly what Clause 13 means. In other words, we must understand the meaning of living in a house where our wall is also our neighbor's wall; our ceiling is our neighbor's floor and our floor is our neighbor's ceiling. If we fail to understand this simple rule, we will never can make our condo living a harmonious one.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Just a thought...
Was cleaning up my hard-drive and came across of Idaman Sutera logo. Did some touch-up and include the JMB underneath it ... and presto - logo for the Idaman Sutera JMB.
Blue Sky, Green Pool
Blue Sky @10.45 am 08/10/08, Garden Yard between Block A & B...... ah so nice....(not New York 5th Avenue la !)Saturday, October 4, 2008
What Did you do last Raya?
Hi Everyone,
Just got back from my kampung yesterday. As I drove passed the guard post and into the car p-ark area, I kept thinking what "unpleasant" thing I would stumble upon to greet my return "home". As I reached my parking lot, everyhting seemed ok and normal. Took the car park lift and "surveyed" the interior. Phew.... Thank God again, no new 'graffiti', no foul smell, no chocolate/snack wrappers on the floor.
Walked through the covered corridor leading to Blk A & B. Glanced at the garden, no complains. No rubbish scattered (might be the cleaners had just cleaned up the area). No one was shouting, or screaming or playing football or sitting on the "statdium"terraces" aka the stair steps. No kids doing stunts with their bicycles, in short, I really felt "home sweet home".
Then....the feel good turned to wild horror!!!! There,inside the NEWLY repainted lift, our Mr/Ms Itchy Hands strikes again !!! It really goes to proof that things like these will spin your mood 360 deg and the frustration will linger on each time you step in the lift again and again until the next repainting job. By that time, if somebody else starts adding more graffities, you will tend to feel "nothing", "use to it" and totally hopeless.
So to anyone out there who has the talent of coming up with the most effective "public notice' to stop these vandalisms, please feel free to submit your work to me at Letter Box A-18-7.
The JMB will do the final selection and the one chosen will be rewarded with a RAYA HAMPER courtesy of the Management.
**Please state your Name, Unit & Contact no. at the back**
Closing date for submission: 11 Oct 08
Just got back from my kampung yesterday. As I drove passed the guard post and into the car p-ark area, I kept thinking what "unpleasant" thing I would stumble upon to greet my return "home". As I reached my parking lot, everyhting seemed ok and normal. Took the car park lift and "surveyed" the interior. Phew.... Thank God again, no new 'graffiti', no foul smell, no chocolate/snack wrappers on the floor.
Walked through the covered corridor leading to Blk A & B. Glanced at the garden, no complains. No rubbish scattered (might be the cleaners had just cleaned up the area). No one was shouting, or screaming or playing football or sitting on the "statdium"terraces" aka the stair steps. No kids doing stunts with their bicycles, in short, I really felt "home sweet home".
Then....the feel good turned to wild horror!!!! There,inside the NEWLY repainted lift, our Mr/Ms Itchy Hands strikes again !!! It really goes to proof that things like these will spin your mood 360 deg and the frustration will linger on each time you step in the lift again and again until the next repainting job. By that time, if somebody else starts adding more graffities, you will tend to feel "nothing", "use to it" and totally hopeless.
So to anyone out there who has the talent of coming up with the most effective "public notice' to stop these vandalisms, please feel free to submit your work to me at Letter Box A-18-7.
The JMB will do the final selection and the one chosen will be rewarded with a RAYA HAMPER courtesy of the Management.
**Please state your Name, Unit & Contact no. at the back**
Closing date for submission: 11 Oct 08
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