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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
Page
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........................................................................................................ B
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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
_________________________________________
Signature of Applicant/Applicants
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Name of Applicant/Applicants
Appendix B
Strata Titles Boards
25
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