News related to condominium living

This topic carries links to news, old or new, relevant to condo living. Feel free to participate.

My first piece:

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/ex-rc-chairman-jailed-cheating-his-own-committee-20130422

This one is more relevant.

http://www.aboutsingaporeproperty.com/condos-clerk-ordered-to-return-2-2m/

That is a good topic and information to our residents. The above examples have warn us to be vigilant on our councils' 'activities' too.

Here is my contribution: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/condo-management-affects-property-value-160000315.html

Here is another one, from overseas, but is relevant to Singapore too.

http://www.condoinformation.ca/feedback/conflict-of-interest

That's all for today. I have exceeded my lunchtime break.

Have not visited for a while.

Interesting topic. A lot of useful info. The easy way for the councilors, esp. the office bearers, to make some gain is to get contractors to do some work on their own units, e.g., repair or replace faults in their own units.

Admin,

Hey, why is my enquiry on a recent incident in our condo deleted? I want an answer.

I have also edited your latest query. You are trying to confirm a rumour. That is not what this forum is for. Even if it has been reported in the news, it would not be appropriate to discuss it here. We should be sensitive to the feelings of the people concerned. They are our residents. Hope you can understand that. Thks.

Admin

Pet owners beware.

http://news.asiaone.com/news/crime/man-fined-5000-leaving-dog-balcony

Here's another dispute between SP and MCST that ends up in court.

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/this-urban-jungle/bike-owner-takes-condo-to-court-after-his-harley-was-wheelclamped

More recent news on condo disputes.

http://www.stproperty.sg/articles-property/condominium/waterfront-condominium-sails-into-troubled-waters/a/135873

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/singapore/bca-to-review-proxy/812930.html

BCA is holding a public survey. Any SP can participate in the survey online. Further info can be obtained from the news article below.


http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/proposal-give-mcsts-private-buildings-power-enact-laws

Have you participated in the latest review of the BMSM Act yet?

To submit your comments or recommendations, visit http://www.bca.gov.sg/bmsma_review/

All submission should reach BCA before 31 October 2013, 5pm.