Strata Development Quiz

Which of the following acts governs the issuance of strata titles in Malaysia?

• National Land Code 1965

• Strata Titles Act 1985

• Housing Development Act 1966

• Uniform Building By-Laws 1984

Which authority is responsible for issuing the Certificate of Proposed Strata Plan (CPSP)?

• Local Authority

• Director of Land and Mines

• Director of Survey (JUPEM)

• Commissioner of Buildings (COB)

Under the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966, a developer must obtain which of the following before advertising a housing project?

• Planning Permission

• Developer's License and Advertisement Permit (APDL)

• Building Completion Certificate

• Schedule of Parcel

Which document is mandatory to file with the Commissioner of Buildings before selling any parcel in a strata development?

• Strata Title

• Developer’s License

• Schedule of Parcel (SOP)

• Certificate of Fitness for Occupation

What is the primary legislation governing planning permission in Malaysia?

• Housing Development Act 1966

• Strata Titles Act 1985

• Town and Country Planning Act 1976

• National Land Code 1965

Vacant possession can be delivered to purchasers even if the strata titles have not yet been issued.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A strata development project is delayed due to incomplete SiFUS certification. What is the legal implication if units are sold without obtaining SiFUS?

• No legal consequence if buyers agree

• The sale is valid but the developer may face fines

• The sale is illegal, and the developer may be prosecuted under the   Strata Titles Act

• Only the Commissioner of Buildings (COB) can approve the sale without SiFUS

In a project with mixed residential and commercial strata parcels, disputes arise regarding the calculation of share units. Which factor is MOST critical in ensuring the share units are calculated accurately?

• The number of units in the building

• The developer's preference for unit allocation

• The weightage factors for parcel types and accessory parcels

• The property's location within the city

A developer fails to submit the Schedule of Parcel (SOP) before selling parcels. What is the potential legal outcome?

• Buyers can request a discount on the purchase price

• The sale is automatically cancelled

• The developer may face legal action and fines under the Strata Management Act 2013

• The COB can retroactively approve the SOP without penalties

When applying for a Certificate of Proposed Strata Plan (CPSP), which document is NOT required?

• Certified copy of the final land title

• Approved building plans from the local authority

• Developer’s license for sales advertisement

• Certified Schedule of Parcel