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CIPAA 2012: Enforcing Cipaa Adjudication Decisions for Payment Disputes in Construction Contracts
Learn how to enforce CIPAA 2012 decisions in Malaysia, including payment claims, winding-up petitions, and adjudication process.


Helping Homeowners: Our Pro Bono Assistance during the Collection Of Vacant Possession ('VP')
Messrs Lui & Bhullar is pleased to offer Pro-bono assistance to homeowners during the collection of Vacant possessions ('VP')


Terminating or Cancelling a Sale and Purchase Agreement with the Developer: Legal Insights and Remedies
Learn how buyers can terminate a Sales and Purchase Agreement with developers and claim for remedies.


THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPLETING PERFECTION OF TRANSFER (POT) AND MEMORANDUM OF TRANSFER (MOT)
Completing the Perfection of Transfer (POT) and Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) is important in securing your legal ownership of a property.


WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DONT PAY YOUR CONDO MAINTENANCE FEES AS A STRATA PROPERTY OWNER - INSIGHTS FROM A STRATA LAWYER
Maintaining a condominium complex requires collective effort from all unit owners.


UNDERSTANDING YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AS A STRATA PROPERTY OWNER, INSIGHTS FROM A STRATA LAWYER
If you're unsure about your rights and obligations, this guide will provide you with the essential information from a strata lawyer.


Understanding the Strata Management Act (SMA) with Strata Lawyer / SMA Lawyer
The Strata Management Act (SMA) 2013 provides robust home buyer protection. Consult an SMA lawyer or strata lawyer for better management.


CAN THE CONDO JMB / MANAGEMENT BLOCK ACCESS TO MY UNIT IF I HAVE OUTSTANDING MAINTENANCE FEE?
While the JMB / management has significant authority, it is crucial to regularly review your property’s rules.


COMPARISON OF OBATA AND FEDERAL COURT DECISIONS POST ANG MING LEE
The apex court, previously led by Chief Justice Tengku Maimun, affirmed that a Statutory SPA under the HDA 1966, being a social contract.


Lion Pacific v Pestech: Key Insights for CIPAA Lawyers on Uncertified Sums and Conditional Payment Clauses
Understand the implications of the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA 2012”) on payment clauses


Can Parties Contract Out of CIPAA 2012? Insights from a CIPAA Lawyer
For CIPAA lawyers, this ruling provides clear guidance that contractual provisions cannot impede statutory adjudication rights.


122 HOUSE BUYERS WIN MISREPRESENTATION CLAIM AGAINST DEVELOPER
It serves as a stark reminder to developers about the legal and ethical implications of misrepresentation.


HOMEBUYERS CAN SUE FOR MISLEADING MARKETING IN HOUSING PROJECTS
Whether it’s buying property or something as simple as shopping online, know the frustration of a bad bargain. The question is: Can you seek


WHAT MALAYSIAN HOMEBUYERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MISLEADING DEVELOPER ADS
The developer clarified that the brochure did not commit them to provide all features mentioned. Homebuyers were advised to wait for the JMB


SUCCESSFUL DEFECTS CLAIM AGAINST A DEVELOPER IN MALAYSIA
Clause 30 ensures defects are addressed promptly, it does not negate your right to seek damages for defects through common law channels.


SUCCESSFUL MISREPRESENTATION CLAIMS AGAINST DEVELOPERS IN MALAYSIA
This case serves as a crucial example for those seeking legal recourse against misrepresentation by developers


THE EVOLUTION OF CIPAA IN MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Key questions revolved around whether CIPAA applies to contracts signed before its enactment and whether it covers payment disputes predatin


CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PAYMENT AND ADJUDICATION ACT 2012 (CIPAA)
Effective from 15th April 2014, the CIPAA aims to streamline payment processes, expedite dispute resolution through adjudication.


PURCHASERS MUST BE GIVEN THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD UNDER THE COVID ACT
Purchasers must be given the right to be heard, which ensures the fairness of proceedings under the COVID Act.


HOMEBUYERS CAN CHALLENGE THE EXTENSION OF TIME (EOT) GRANTED UNDER THE COVID-19 Act
Recent concerns have arisen over Extension of Time (EOT) granted under Malaysia's COVID-19 Act 2020, highlighting issues with the Director-G


MONETARY COMPENSATION AWARDED BY THE MALAYSIAN COURT IN BUSINESS DEFAMATION CLAIMS
In Malaysia, businesses that suffer from defamation have the right to seek monetary compensation from the court.


LOSS OF REPUTATION DUE TO DEFAMATORY STATEMENTS
In recent Malaysia's topical case of Dato Sri Lai Cha Suang @ Jessy Lai & Mon Space (M) Sdn Bhd -v- Lim Lip Eng, High Court Judge Haji Akhta


LATE DELIVERY OF VACANT POSSESSION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC & MCO LOCKDOWN
The Malaysia's Covid-19 Act provides an automatic extension of time of 167 days which excludes the period (18th of March 2020 until the 31st


30 HOMEBUYERS WIN RM1.7 MILLION IN LAD CLAIM AGAINST DEVELOPER
On the 15th of May 2023, High Court Judge YA Tee Geok Hock decided the following pertaining to 30 homebuyer's claims for LAD.
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