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STRATA TITLES BOARDS

Guide to an Application at the

Strata Titles Boards

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Important Notice to Users of the Guide

Disclaimer: The information contained in this Guide is provided as a public service by the

Strata Titles Boards (“STB”) and is not intended as a substitute for proper legal and other

professional advice. Users should seek independent legal advice from a qualified attorney or

other professional if necessary. The president, deputy president and a member of a Board

shall, in the performance of his functions and duties under the Building Maintenance and

Strata Management Act (Chapter 30C) (“BMSMA”) and/or Land Titles (Strata) Act (Chapter

158 (“LTSA”), have the same protection and immunity as a District Judge.

[s.91 BMSMA]

Without prejudice to the aforementioned, neither STB nor its representatives will accept any

responsibility for errors and omissions, completeness or timeliness of any information

contained herein, in connection with the use of or reliance of this Guide. The information is

derived from various sources which we believe are reliable and accurate as at 15th

September 2016 and we reserve all rights to make timely or other changes to this Guide

without notification. The STB disclaims any and all liabilities arising from and in connection

with the contents of this Guide. You should refer to the provisions in the BMSMA and

Building Maintenance and Strata Management (Strata Titles Boards) Regulations for the full

meaning and effect of the terms mentioned in this Guide.

The purpose of this guide is to provide an overall view of the mediation-arbitration process as

provided for under the BMSMA and other relevant Act(s) of Singapore to resolve disputes

from the application stage to the final determination stage by the STB.

The STB is a tribunal established under the BMSMA to mediate and hear applications

between subsidiary proprietors and management corporations or between subsidiary

proprietors in matters relating to certain disputes arising in respect of strata titled property

and orders for collective sales of property under the LTSA.

The STB endeavours to mediate all related matters brought before it that are in dispute and to

bring about an agreement between the parties. If the Board is unable to do so after 3 days of

mediation (continuous or otherwise), then it shall have the power to arbitrate the matter,

render a decision and make an order [s.92(1) BMSMA]. A final order or determination shall

be made within 6 months from the date the Board is constituted or within the time extension

granted by the Minister [s.92(9) BMSMA].

Issued by:

Registrar

Strata Titles Boards

Published 15 September 2016

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Contents

Definitions.................................................................................................................................. 3

Overview of the Proceedings ..................................................................................................... 4

1. Application Process ............................................................................................................ 5

Step 1: Determine if you are the Applicant or the Respondent .......................................... 5

Step 2: Filing an Application at the STB ............................................................................ 5

Step 3: Serving the Application on the Respondent ........................................................... 7

Step 4: Notice of Constitution of Board ............................................................................. 7

Step 5: Respondent to Make a Submission or Defence ...................................................... 8

2. Mediation ............................................................................................................................ 9

Step 6: Mediation (Meeting with Registrar) ....................................................................... 9

Step 7: Mediation Session(s) before the Board .................................................................. 9

7.1 In-person Attendance at the Mediation ........................................................... 10

7.2 Documents to bring for the Mediation Session ............................................... 10

7.3 Official Language for All STB Proceedings ................................................... 11

7.4 Enforceability of Decisions at Mediation ....................................................... 11

3. Arbitration ......................................................................................................................... 12

Step 8: Directions Hearing ................................................................................................ 12

Step 9: Hearing ................................................................................................................. 12

9.1 Affidavits of Evidence-In-Chief (AEIC) ........................................................ 12

4. Post-Trial .......................................................................................................................... 13

Step 10: Enforceability of Board’s Order(s) and Appeal ................................................. 13

10.1 Enforceability of Board’s Order(s) ............................................................... 13

10.2 Appeal against an Order ................................................................................ 13

Contact Information ................................................................................................................. 14

Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................... 15

Appendix

General Guide to Completing an Application Form (Form 8)

Withdrawal Forms

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Definitions For the purpose of this Guide, the following definitions apply throughout unless the context

otherwise requires or unless otherwise stated:

“Affidavit of Service” : A written sworn statement of fact signed in the presence of a

Commissioner for Oaths or before a lawyer who is a

Commissioner for Oaths

“Applicant” : Person who applies to the STB for an order to be made

pursuant to Part VI of the BMSMA

“BMSMA” : Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act,

CHAPTER 30C of Singapore, as amended, modified or

supplemented from time to time

“BMSM(STB)

Regulations”

: Building Maintenance and Strata Management (Strata Titles

Boards) Regulations 2005

“Board” : Any Strata Titles Board constituted under Part VI of

BMSMA to mediate or hear an application.

The Board compromises of:

(a) the President or Deputy President of the STB who will

be the presiding member; and

(b) two (2) other STB members.

[s.89(3) BMSMA]

The members of the STB consist of lawyers, engineers,

architects, quantity surveyors and property consultants

“Directions Hearing” : A brief hearing before a presiding member(s) to discuss the

progress of the application and give directions as to future

conduct of the matter

“Respondent” : The party defending an application

“STB” : Strata Titles Boards

“Subsidiary

Proprietor”

: A purchaser to whom the developer has transferred

ownership of a unit, as shown on the strata certificate of

title. (from BCA’s strata living guide)

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Overview of the Proceedings

The diagram below provides you with an overview of the proceedings at STB:

Please be aware that the matter may stop at mediation if parties resolve the dispute at that

stage.

1. Application Process

• Applicant to file application with the STB

• Applicant to serve the application on the Respondent within five (5) working days

• Notice of meeting with Registrar

• Notice of Constitution of Board

• Notice of 1st mediation

2. Mediation

• Meeting with Registrar

• Defence submission to be made by Respondent

• Mediation session(s) before the Board

• If mediation is unsuccessful, the case will proceed for Directions Hearing

3. Arbitration

• Directions Hearing

• Hearing

• Order made by the Board

4. Post-Trial

• Enforcement of the order by State Courts

• Appeals against the order can be made at the High Court by filing

a Notice of Appeal

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Filing the Application

- Original Form 8/Form 9

- Documentary Evidence

- 3 photocopies of the Form and the Documentary Evidence

- Payment of application fee

Applicant to serve

application on Respondent

Notice of Constitution

of Board

Notice for Respondent

to make submission or

defence

1. Application Process

Step 1: Determine if you are the Applicant or the Respondent

It is important to determine whether you are the Applicant or the Respondent as you will each

have different responsibilities.

The Applicant has the following responsibilities:

Filing the application with STB;

Making payment(s) to the STB in relation to the application;

Serve the application on the Respondent; and

Notifying STB in writing that the application has been served on the Respondent

The STB will then notify the Respondent(s) to make a submission or defence on the case and

have up to fourteen (14) days from the date of notification to file the submission or defence.

Step 2: Filing an Application at the STB

If you are intending to file an application at the STB, please ensure that you have ready the

following items:

a. Application form (Form 8 / Form 9) – Original;

If you are filing an application in your personal capacity, fill in and submit Form 8,

which must be properly completed, legible and signed. Ensure that all owners of the

property have signed on the form. Additionally, ensure that the sequence of events

written in Section E of Form 8 is clear and concise, and written in chronological

order (from the earliest date to the current date).

If you are filing an application for and on behalf of the MCST of your property

development, fill in and submit Form 9, which must be properly completed, legible

and signed. Ensure that the sequence of events written in Section D of Form 9 is

clear and concise, and written in chronological order (from the earliest date to the

current date).

Remember that the first step is to determine whether you are the

Applicant or the Respondent as they each have different responsibilities.

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Please contact us during office hours at 6325 1589, if you are unsure of how to file the application.

You may also refer to the “General Guide to Completing an Application” attached to the Guide.

The relevant forms (i.e. Form 8 or Form 9) can be downloaded from our website at

http://app.mnd.gov.sg/stb/Applications/Forms.aspx. Alternatively, hard copies of the

forms can be obtained from STB’s office during office hours.

b. Documentary evidence;

Full-colour photographs: Documentary evidence may include, but are not limited to

photographs, diagrams and images. As far as reasonably possible, all photographs,

diagrams and images should be submitted in colour and a chronology of events of the

relevant facts and dates should be submitted.

Supporting document as Annex: All documentary evidence should be submitted

with the application form, as the Annex.

Pagination: Ensure that all documents submitted to the STB are paginated.

For example, in a water leakage dispute, you should include photos of the leak, neatly

labeled with a description of the affected area(s) and the relevant date(s) in support of

your case. You should also include the floor plan(s) of the affected premise(s). You may

obtain the as-built floor plan(s) from your MCST or you may purchase them from the

Building and Construction Authority.

c. Three (3) photocopies of the application form and documentary evidence; and

Three (3) photocopies of the original Form 8 / Form 9 and three (3) photocopies of

the documentary evidence. i.e. 1 original copy with three (3) photocopied versions

of the form and documentary evidence.

d. Application fee

S$500.00 for each application made to the STB, payable by the Applicant. Payment

can be made preferably by way of a cheque, made out in favour of “Strata Titles

Boards” and deposited at STB’s office during office hours.

We do not accept payment by way of NETS or VISA.

Under the BMSM(STB) Regulations, the following fees are also payable by the

Applicant:

S$150.00 for the 3rd and subsequent mediation(s) attendance before the Board;

S$150.00 for directions hearing each day or part thereof

S$300.00 for a hearing each day or part thereof.

Note: No fees are payable for the 1st and 2nd mediation attendances before the Board.

After submission, a notification will be sent to you within seven (7) working days informing

you that your application has been accepted (“Notification of Acceptance”), if it is in order.

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Step 3: Serving the Application on the Respondent

Upon receiving the notification of acceptance from STB, you should proceed to serve your

application (annexed with all your supporting documents) on the Respondent, within the next

five (5) working days.

You should notify the STB of the said service by returning the duly completed Memorandum

of Service form issued to you together with STB’s Notification of Acceptance.

If the Respondent is an individual, you may serve your application on the Respondent by the

following methods of service:

i. pre-paid registered post;

ii. fax; or

iii. leaving it at the Respondent’s address at the condominium/property development or the

address recorded in the strata roll (you should be able to obtain the Respondent’s

address from the MCST or its Managing Agent).

If the Respondent is the MCST, you may serve your application by:-

i. leaving your application with the Chairperson, Secretary or any council member of the

MCST;

ii. leaving your application in the post box of the MCST; or

iii. pre-paid registered post to the MCST’s address.

Where service is not made by pre-paid registered post or fax, the Board may, at its discretion,

require an Affidavit of Service* for such service.

[s.26(2) BMSM(STB) Regulations]

*Note: Please refer to the “Definitions” in this Guide.

Step 4: Notice of Constitution of Board

After the application has been served on the Respondent(s), a Board will be convened by

STB to mediate and/or hear the case.

Once a Board has been constituted, all parties will receive notification from the STB (“Notice

of Constitution”). All parties will have up to seven (7) days from the Notice of Constitution

of the Board to object, in writing, to any Board member(s) on reasonable grounds, such as

conflicts of interest. Objection to any Board member will be submitted for the President’s

consideration.

[s.89(4) BMSMA]

Once the objection(s) are resolved and a Board is constituted, parties will be notified of their

first mediation date before the Board.

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Step 5: Respondent to Make a Submission or Defence

The Respondent(s) will be notified by STB to make a submission or defence on the case and

will have up to fourteen (14) days from the date of such notification to file the submission or

defence.

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1st

Mediation2nd

Mediation

3rd and Subsequent Mediation(s)

Directions Hearing

2. Mediation

All parties are required to attend mediation session(s) arranged by the Board. In the event that

the dispute is unresolved at the mediation stage, the matter will proceed to a directions

hearing, where the Board will give directions as to how the matter should proceed for a

hearing.

Step 6: Mediation (Meeting with Registrar) (Only applicable to water leakage disputes)

Note: Typically for water leakage cases, both parties will be notified to attend a meeting

before the Registrar to explore the possibility of a settlement. This will be shortly after the

Applicant notifies the Board in writing that the application has been served on the

Respondent(s).

In a water leakage dispute, a date for the parties to attend a meeting with the Registrar will be

fixed. Parties will be given at least seven (7) days’ notice before the meeting.

[s.8 BMSM(STB) Regulations]

During the meeting, the Registrar will explain the mediation procedure to all parties and both

the Applicant and Respondent will have an equal opportunity to explain their issues relating

to the dispute. The Registrar may clarify and enquire for further information.

Where both parties reach a mutual settlement, the application shall be withdrawn with both

parties’ consent and the matter will end at this stage.

However, in the event that a settlement cannot be reached, all parties will be briefed by the

Registrar on the subsequent mediation procedures and/or any other directions as the Registrar

thinks fit.

Step 7: Mediation Session(s) before the Board

Mediation is a structured negotiation process in which the mediator, as a neutral and

independent party, assists the parties to a dispute to achieve their own resolution. During the

mediation, the Board’s function is to facilitate parties in an attempt to reach an amicable

Free Free S$150.00 each day

or part thereof

S$150.00 each day

or part thereof

Similar to mediation session(s) before the Board, a meeting with the

Registrar is private and confidential and parties have the opportunity to

reach a settlement during the meeting.

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settlement to resolve their dispute. Unless expressly requested by all parties involved, the

mediator(s) will not make any ruling with respect to the dispute.

Confidentiality

Mediation session(s) are private and confidential, and no transcript or audio-visual recording

will be made during the sessions. As the sessions are conducted in confidence, only the

relevant parties and/or their representatives are permitted to be present during the mediation.

Additionally, the mediation sessions are conducted on a “Without Prejudice” basis. This

means that any information disclosed and/or views expressed by any person in the mediation

cannot be used as evidence against that person, in the event that the case proceeds to a

hearing in the STB court.

During mediation sessions, all parties will be allowed to present their respective evidence and

make submissions to the Board. [s.92(2) BMSMA]

7.1 In-person Attendance at the Mediation

All parties are required to attend their mediation session(s). However, if you are unable to

attend the mediation session(s), you may, by way of a letter of authority, authorise a

representative in writing to attend the mediation, make decisions and/or sign any settlement

agreement on your behalf. Your representative must have knowledge of all the facts of your

case and be able to make decisions on your behalf and/or sign any settlement agreement.

You may refer to the following sample letter of authority:-

“I/We [insert name(s)] hereby authorise [insert name of representative] [insert NRIC No. /

Passport No. / ID No.] to attend the proceedings at the Strata Titles Board, make decisions

and/or sign any settlement agreement (as the case may be) on my/our behalf.

Date : [insert date]

Signed by : [insert name / signature]”

For MCST, the Board requires a council member, duly authorised in writing by the MCST, to

attend the mediation and to make decisions for and on behalf of the MCST.

7.2 Documents to bring for the Mediation Session

Parties should bring along all relevant documents relating to the dispute which you will refer

to and rely on during the mediation session. If you intend to bring any documentation not

previously submitted as evidence, you are required to prepare five (5) identical copies for

submission to the Board on the day of your mediation session.

Where the dispute is resolved swiftly and amicably, the matter need not

proceed to Directions Hearing and will end at the Mediation Stage.

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Submission of non-documentary evidence (such as SMS or WhatsApp messages) must be

reduced to paper form for submission and record purposes. You are required to print out any

relevant evidence that you intend to use in support of your case.

7.3 Official Language for All STB Proceedings

The official language used for all STB proceedings (including mediation, directions hearing

and hearing) is English. Any agreement arrived at between the parties in the settlement of the

dispute shall be in an appropriate contractual language to allow its subsequent enforcement.

[s.92(3)(a) BMSMA]

If you require an interpreter during any of the proceedings, you can request for one from the

STB. You will be required to do the following:

request for an interpreter must be made in writing;

request must be made at least seven (7) working days’ notice before the commencement

of your proceedings; and

you will be required to sign a letter of undertaking in writing to pay for the interpreter’s

services.

The fees for an outsourced interpreter (e.g. for Mandarin interpretation) may be in the region

of a minimum of S$320.00 per day, subject to the interpreter’s final bill.

Alternatively, you may bring your own competent interpreter to the proceedings at your own

costs, subject to the Board’s acceptance.

7.4 Enforceability of Decisions at Mediation

Once a dispute / matter is resolved by mediation before the Board, all parties are required to

sign to acknowledge the terms of the settlement agreement. These terms of the settlement

agreement are final, binding and enforceable.

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3. Arbitration

During the arbitration stage, the Board is required to act fairly and impartially and provide all

parties with the opportunity to present evidence and make submissions to it.

[s.92(2) and s.92(3)(b) BMSMA]

Step 8: Directions Hearing

In the event that the matter is not resolved at the mediation sessions, parties will proceed to a

directions hearing where the Board will give directions as to how the case should proceed for

a hearing.

At a directions hearing, the Board will give dates for parties to file their submissions of

Affidavits of Evidence-In-Chief (“AEIC”), as well as a date of hearing the case.

Please refer to “8.1 Affidavits of Evidence-In-Chief (AEIC)” below for further explanations

of an AEIC.

Step 9: Hearing

At a hearing, both the Applicant and Respondent take turns to present their evidence through

their respective witnesses and make legal submissions to the Board.

After the Board has heard both parties and their witnesses, it will make a determination or an

order based on evidence and the law. You may refer to Part VI (Division 2) of the BMSMA

for more details on the types of orders which the Board can make at a hearing.

Applicants are required to pay a fee of S$300.00 for a hearing each day or part thereof and

the Board has the discretion to award costs against any party.

9.1 Affidavits of Evidence-In-Chief (AEIC)

An AEIC must be filed with the STB prior to the commencement of the hearing.

An AEIC is a sworn statement made by your witness on the facts and evidence and annexed

with supporting documents (if any). It must be signed in the presence of a Commissioner for

Oaths and you should make your own arrangements with the Commissioner at the Singapore

State Courts for this.

Alternatively, you may appear before a lawyer who is a Commissioner for Oaths.

The Singapore State Courts is located at: 1 Havelock Square, Singapore 059724

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4. Post-Trial

Step 10: Enforceability of Board’s Order(s) and Appeal

10.1 Enforceability of Board’s Order(s)

If a party fails or refuses to comply with the order(s) made by the Board, it may be enforced

at the Singapore State Courts.

A person who contravenes an order made by a Board to do or refrain from doing a specified

act is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10 000 or to

imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both.

10.2 Appeal against an Order

No appeal to the High Court is allowed against an order made by a Board under Part VI of

the BMSMA and the LTSA, except on a point of law. If you decide to appeal to the High

Court, you must file a notice of appeal with the Registrar of the High Court.

Where an appeal is made against an order or judgment of the Board, the High Court may

confirm, vary or set aside the order, or remit the order to the Board for reconsideration.

Directions may also be given as the High Court thinks fit.

Take note that the filing of a notice of appeal does not suspend the effect of an order made by

the Board unless the Board or the High Court considers it appropriate to do so. Any

suspension of an order made may be subjected to such conditions as the Board or High Court

thinks fit.

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Contact Information

Location and Contact Number

45 Maxwell Road

#05-02

The URA Centre

Singapore 069118

Tel: 6325 1589

Fax: 6325 1607

STB’s Office Hours

Day (s) STB’s Office Hours

Mondays to Thursdays 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Fridays 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and all statutory declared Public Holidays

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the relevant legislations applicable to an application filed under the

BMSMA?

A: The relevant legislations are the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act and

the Building Maintenance and Strata Management (Strata Titles Boards) Regulations

which can be viewed at our website at http://app.mnd.gov.sg/stb/Legislation.aspx.

2. Is the Applicant able to claim for a refund of the application fee from the Strata

Titles Board?

A: There is no provision in the BMSM (STB) Regulations which allows the STB to make

refunds.

3. Can the Applicant make a claim against the Respondent for the reimbursement of

the application fee?

A: As with any claim you make against the Respondent, the Board may make an order

after hearing both parties.

4. If I am making an application as an individual, who should I get to sign my

application form?

A: If you are applying as an individual and there is more than one (1) owner of the

property unit concerned, it is advisable to state all the owners of the property unit as the

applicants and you should obtain all their signatures in your application form.

5. What happens if one of the owners is not in Singapore and I am unable to obtain

his/her signature on the application form?

A: If one or more of the property unit owners are not in Singapore or is unable to sign the

application form for other valid reasons, he/she may issue a letter of authorization to an

authorised representative to sign the application form on his/her behalf.

6. Can an Applicant amend his application?

A: Yes. He can do so by submitting an Interlocutory Application (Form 11- Interlocutory

Application to Amend Application or Other Document furnished to a Board) before the

conclusion of the proceedings and subject to the Board’s approval.

Form 11 can be downloaded from the STB website at

http://app.mnd.gov.sg/stb/Applications/Forms.aspx.

In considering whether an order would be made in terms of the application, supporting

grounds and documents must also be submitted to the Registrar of the STB.

This application should be served on the Respondent within five (5) working days after

filing with the Registrar. The Respondent may thereafter serve a written notice of

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objection to the Interlocutory Application, on the Applicant and the Registrar, within

seven (7) working days of being served with the Interlocutory Application. The

application shall be heard before the Registrar if the Respondent objects to this

application.

7. What should the Applicant or the Respondent do if he/she wants to add another

party to the proceedings?

A: He has to submit an Interlocutory Application (Form 12 – Interlocutory Application to

Registrar for Order other than Amendment of Application or Document furnished to a

Board). The procedure is similar to that mentioned above.

The Interlocutory Application must also be served on the intended third party who will

be added to the proceedings.

8. In the event where the STB has fixed a date for mediation of a case, can a party

request in writing for a postponement of a date?

A: In general, the STB does not allow any adjournment of a case, unless there are

extenuating circumstances. The Board may consider such request, given that parties

write in with their supporting grounds and documents at least three (3) working days

prior to the scheduled date.

If a party is represented by a legal counsel who has another case fixed by the State

Courts or High Court at the same time and date, the legal counsel may write in to the

Board, at least three (3) working days prior to the affixed date, for their consideration.

9. Are the parties required to keep the Board informed of any updates between

mediation sessions?

A: No, unless otherwise directed by the Board.

The Applicant should only write in to the Board if, in the interim of sessions, the matter

has been resolved with the Respondent and the Applicant wishes to withdraw the

application.

If a party writes to the Board on any matter in relation to the case, that party must copy

his correspondence to the other party.

10. What happens if the Applicant or Respondent fails to turn up at the appointed

mediation time?

A: If the Board is satisfied that the absent party has been duly notified of the mediation

session and the Board is unable to bring about a settlement of the dispute, the Board

may:

(a) Dismiss the application, if the absent party is the applicant; or

(b) Proceed to fix a date for direction or arbitration hearing.

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11. Does the STB provide minutes of meetings and mediation to the parties?

A: No, as the meetings and mediations are private and confidential and ‘Without

Prejudice’. Any minutes recorded by STB are for its internal use only.

12. What section(s) of the BMSMA applies to my application case?

A: The STB is a quasi-judicial tribunal and we are unable to provide legal service. You

should refer to the guide in your application form listing out sections of the BMSMA

applicable and relevant to your application to the STB.

Generally, if you wish to seek orders for any one (or more) of the following items, you

may wish to refer to the following section(s) of the BMSMA as stated in the table

below:-

Details Relevant Section(s) of the BMSMA

Disputes on inter floor water leakage Section 101(1)(a); and/or

Section 101(8)

Settlement of a dispute with respect to exercise

of a duty imposed by BMSMA or the by-laws

of the property

Section 101(c)

To convene a general meeting Section 102

To invalidate a resolution Section 103

To nullify a resolution Section 104

To revoke an amendment or addition of a by-

law Section 105

To invalidate a by-law Section 106

To vary the rate of interest in respect of late

payment of contribution Section 107

To vary the amount of contributions levied or

the manner of payment thereof Section 108

To vary the amount of insurance to be

provided Section 109

To make or pursue an insurance claim Section 110

That management corporation consents to the

subsidiary proprietor’s proposal for alterations

to the common property

Section 111

To appoint a managing agent to perform

certain powers Section 112

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To supply documents Section 113

For entry to lot Section 114

To resolve dispute between management

corporations and subsidiary management

corporations

Section 115

You should refer to the actual provisions in the BMSMA for the full meaning and effect

of terms mentioned. If you are still unsure which section(s) applies to your case, you

should seek independent legal advice.

13. What should I do if I settled the matter with the other party (or Respondent) at

any time after submitting my application form (and supporting documents) to

STB?

A: In the event that you settled the matter, you should inform STB in writing as soon as

practicably possible. You should extend a copy of such notice to the Respondent(s).

Once the STB receives such notice, they will send both parties the following forms to

fill in, sign and return to STB’s office. The forms are as follows:-

(i) A Withdrawal of Application; and

(ii) Consent to Withdrawal of Application

The forms above are attached herein and are available at STB’s reception counter.

14. Can I appoint a lawyer to act for me during my STB proceedings?

A: A lawyer may be appointed to represent you. [s.94 BMSMA]

15. Can I see the judgments of past cases decided by the STB?

A: The Grounds of Decision or Judgments of past decided cases can be viewed on the

STB’s website at http://app.mnd.gov.sg/stb/Judgments.aspx.

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To the Registrar, Strata Titles Boards

WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION

STB No ____of _______

Name of Development_____________________________________

(MCST No______________)

I/We the Applicant/Applicants wholly withdraws/withdraw this application

against the Respondent/Respondents.

Dated this day of 20

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Signature of Applicant/Applicants

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Name of Applicant/Applicants

Appendix B

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To the Registrar, Strata Titles Boards

CONSENT OF RESPONDENT / RESPONDENTS

TO WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION

STB No _____ of _______

Name of Development: ________________________________

(MCST No______________)

I/We, the Respondent / Respondents, consent to the withdrawal of this application

dated__________.

Dated this day of 20

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Signature of Respondent/Respondents

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Name of Respondent/Respondents