Detailed reference on BMSMA legislation, management corporation duties, and the rights and obligations of strata property owners in Singapore.
Legislation
An examination of the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act, its key provisions, the 2020 amendments, and practical implications for unit owners and MCSTs.
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Governance
How an MCST management committee is constituted, the roles of chairman, secretary and treasurer, what the committee is authorised to decide, and how residents can hold it accountable.
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Rights & Obligations
What owners and tenants are entitled to do within their lots and in common property, the by-law framework, penalties for breach, and how disputes are resolved through the Strata Titles Board.
Read ArticleBuilding Maintenance and Strata Management Act (Cap. 30C) — the primary statute for all private strata developments in Singapore.
The Commissioner of Buildings (COB) under the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) oversees MCST compliance and dispute adjudication.
An MCST is automatically constituted when a strata development receives its TOP and the first Subsidiary Strata Certificate of Title is issued.
The Strata Titles Board (STB) handles disputes between unit owners, tenants, and MCSTs regarding by-law breaches, contribution levies, and common property maintenance.