JMB and Strata
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- Can I Sell a Property Without a Strata Title in Malaysia? (2026 Guide)
Yes — but the process differs from a clean title transfer. A subsale before strata title issues uses an assignment of rights, needs developer/financier consent, and requires a conveyancing lawyer. Here is what to expect.
- Quit Rent (Cukai Tanah) in Malaysia: How Much an Apartment Landlord Pays, Who Is Liable, and What Happens on Default
Cukai tanah is a yearly state-land charge on the title holder, never the tenant — who pays, the LHDN deduction rule, and default penalties up to RM5,000.
- 7 House Rules Landlords Must Set for Tenants (Malaysia 2026)
Seven Malaysian house rules landlords need in writing: maintenance, noise, visitors, pets, Airbnb, alterations, move-out. Enforceable only in the TA.
- Airbnb in a Condo Malaysia: Rules & Risks [2026]
Airbnb in a Malaysian condo is set by MC by-laws, not federal law. What the 2020 Innab Salil ruling says and the RM250k risk if your MC bans short lets
- JMB vs MC in Malaysia: a Landlord's Strata Dispute Guide
JMB and MC disputes in Malaysia can cost landlords RM8K-25K in legal fees — use s.34 SMA 2013 first, not the management office. Tribunal cap, recovery steps.
- When the JMB or MC Comes After the Owner: A Landlord's Guide to Condo Management Disputes (2026)
When the JMB or MC comes after the owner: a landlord's guide to condo disputes — maintenance fees, access cards, by-laws, and the Strata Tribunal route.
- Access Card Deposit and Fee in Malaysia — What You're Really Paying For
RM300-500 access card charges on top of your deposit — is it refundable? Landlord vs JMB-issued cards, how to paper it in the TA, and how to get it back.
- Can the JMB Deactivate a Tenant's Access Card If the Owner Owes Sinking Fund? (2026)
Can the JMB block a tenant's access card over sinking fund? Strata Management Act 2013 requires a 14-day written demand first. Who's liable.
- Can a Strata Owner Sue the JMB or MC in Malaysia? [2026]
Yes, a strata owner can sue the JMB or MC in Malaysia at the Strata Management Tribunal for claims up to RM250,000. Landlord-tenant disputes go elsewhere.
- Cukai Pintu (Assessment Tax) Malaysia: Rates, Who Pays & How to Check
Cukai pintu (cukai taksiran / assessment tax) is the local council's half-yearly charge on your property's annual value — billed to the owner, not the tenant. This guide explains cukai pintu vs cukai tanah, the council rates, how to pay online, and who pays in a tenancy.
- Tenant Rights if a Strata Building Access Is Blocked in Malaysia
If your strata building blocks access to facilities, parking, lifts, or amenities, here are the tenant rights that apply under the Strata Management Act 2013 and how to escalate.
- How Do I Complain If My Building JMB or MC Is Unfair?
A landlord guide to complaining about unfair JMB or MC action: document the issue, write to management, use the AGM, then choose COB, Strata Tribunal or court carefully.
- Can Your Condo JMB Ban Airbnb in Malaysia? The Federal Court Ruling Explained
The Federal Court Innab Salil ruling (2020) lets condo JMBs ban Airbnb via strata by-laws. What landlords must check under the Strata Management Act 2013.
- JMB Malaysia Condo: Owner Rights, Fees & Disputes Explained (2026)
Renting out a condo in Malaysia? Maintenance fees, the 14-day demand rule, the access-card trap, and Strata Tribunal rights — for landlord-owners.
- JMB Malaysia: Strata Management Act Rules Every Landlord Must Know (2026)
The Strata Management Act 2013 governs every JMB and MC in Malaysia. Who pays maintenance charges, what the JMB can recover for non-payment, the RM250,000 Strata Tribunal cap, and the by-laws that bind a landlord who rents the unit out.
- JMB Malaysia: What Every Condo Landlord Must Know (2026)
JMB Malaysia explained for condo landlords: maintenance fees, sinking fund, the 14-day demand rule, Strata Tribunal rights, and the access-card trap.
- JMB Charged You a Water Minimum Like RM36 — Is That Legal?
Billed a flat JMB water minimum on top of your reading? Here's how bulk meters actually work, whether the charge is enforceable, and how to dispute it in 2026.
- Landlord Didn't Pay Management Fees and Now JMB Blocked My Lift Access (2026)
If the JMB blocked your tenant's lift access because you fell behind on maintenance charges, the debt is yours and the lever hits the wrong person. This landlord guide explains what the Strata Management Act 2013 actually allows, the lift-access trap, and the lawful way to settle strata arrears in Malaysia.
- Tenant Access Card Blocked Over JMB Debt? The Landlord's Recovery Map (2026)
If a tenant's access card is blocked over JMB debt, the arrears are the owner's, not the tenant's. This guide maps the lawful Strata Act recovery route.
- Maintenance Fee for a Condo in Malaysia: Landlord's 2026 Guide
Under the Strata Management Act 2013 the maintenance fee is the owner's liability, not the tenant's. What it funds, who pays, and the lawful recovery route in 2026.
- My Condo Developer Has Not Transferred the Strata Title for 6+ Years
A missing strata title does not strip your rights. Here is what still applies under the Strata Management Act 2013, what the developer delay actually costs you as a landlord, and the lawful route.
- Property Maintenance Fee Malaysia: Owner's Complete Guide (2026)
Malaysia property maintenance fee guide: who must pay, the 14-day arrears notice under SMA 2013 s.34, and how condo landlords keep arrears off record.
- Quit Rent Malaysia (Cukai Tanah / Parcel Rent): What Condo Landlords Must Know
Quit rent (cukai tanah) is the state's annual land charge on the registered owner, not the tenant. Deductible under LHDN PR 12/2018 — deadline 31 May.
- Sinking Fund Malaysia Condo: What Every Landlord Must Know (2026)
Condo sinking fund in Malaysia is your legal liability as owner — not your tenant's. Know the SMA 2013 rules, penalties, and how to handle it in the TA.
- Strata Management Act Malaysia (SMA 2013): What Landlords Who Rent Out a Condo Must Know
A plain-language guide to the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757) for landlords renting a condo: who pays maintenance, how JMB/MC recovers charges.
- Strata Property Owner Rights in Malaysia: Fees, Disputes & the Tribunal
A landlord guide to strata owner rights in Malaysia: maintenance charges, the 14-day written demand, and the Strata Tribunal for claims up to RM250,000.
- Airbnb Legal Malaysia: What a Landlord Must Check Before Letting Tenants Short-Stay (2026)
No national law bans Airbnb in Malaysia, but your condo by-laws, maintenance-charge liability and tenancy agreement each carry independent risk as owner.
- Water Leak in Condo Malaysia: Who Pays for Inter-Floor Leakage? (2026 Guide)
Water seeping through your condo floor or ceiling? Who is liable, how to claim from the JMB or upstairs owner, and how to file at the Strata Tribunal.
- What Is JMB in Malaysia? A Landlord's Complete Guide (2026)
What is a JMB in Malaysia? What a Joint Management Body does, your fees and duties as a condo landlord, and what happens if you ignore a demand notice.
- What to Check About JMB Fees Before Signing a Tenancy in Malaysia
Five JMB-fee checks to run before you sign a tenancy in Malaysia: confirm the maintenance and sinking-fund rate, get the parcel statement of account, see how billing works, and read recent AGM minutes.
- Who Pays Maintenance Fees in a Rental — Landlord or Tenant? (Malaysia 2026)
Maintenance fees are the owner's legal liability under Strata Management Act 2013, not the tenant's — claims capped at RM250,000 at the Strata Tribunal.
- Who Pays Maintenance Fees — Landlord or Tenant? (Malaysia 2026)
Maintenance fees and sinking fund are the owner's legal liability under the Strata Management Act 2013, not the tenant's — how to handle it safely.
- Condo Maintenance Fee in Malaysia: How a Landlord Stays in Control of the Bill (2026)
Condo maintenance fee in Malaysia is the parcel owner's liability under the Strata Management Act 2013 — what it funds, how JMB/MC recovers arrears.
- JMB or MC Making Life Hard? Your Rights as a Condo Landlord
JMB or MC charging you for tenant breaches, cutting access cards, or playing favourites? Learn who you actually deal with, their limits of power, and the legal paths open to you as a landlord.