{"id":14333,"date":"2021-12-14T04:00:49","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T20:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/singapore\/?p=14333"},"modified":"2024-09-18T13:15:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T05:15:03","slug":"renovation-trouble-condo-mcst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/renovation-trouble-condo-mcst\/","title":{"rendered":"9 ways your renovation could get you in trouble with your condo&#8217;s MCST"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Even a billionaire with a penthouse cannot <a href=\"http:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/housing\/billionaires-court-defeat-draws-clearer-line-on-a-condos-common-property\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fully avoid tangles<\/a> with his management council, which is also known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/mcst-management-corporation-strata-title\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A 2018 court case has clarified the definition of \u201ccommon property\u201d, and slapped a S$40,000 on a billionaire resident for his renovation works at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/condos-apartments\/ardmore-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ardmore Park<\/a> penthouse. That is the equivalent of fining you like, S$2, given his net worth.<\/p>\n<p>Still, for those who cannot afford the trouble (and exorbitant legal fees), here are some key things to watch out for.<\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Renovating in a way that significantly changes the exterior appearance, even if it\u2019s just your own unit<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The courts have issued a clarification on the term \u201ccommon property\u201d, following the dispute between billionaire Sit Kwong Lam and the Ardmore Park management committee.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Sit installed timber decks over the roof outside his unit, as well as parts of the floor, and on two ledge areas on the unit\u2019s fa\u00e7ade. He also installed an extra air-conditioning vent. The condo management council decided they were not having it, and they wanted it all gone.<\/p>\n<p>They eventually won the resulting legal battle, and the court clarified that:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<i>Any area or installation that could affect the appearance of a building in a strata development, or that was part and parcel of the fabric of the building, could, by its mere presence, be &#8216;enjoyed&#8217; by some or even all subsidiary proprietors of the development<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To be safe, have your interior designer run their plans past the Managing Agent.<\/p>\n<p>Oh wait\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/mcst-renovation-trouble.jpg\" alt=\"mcst renovation trouble\" width=\"720\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/mcst-renovation-trouble.jpg 1223w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/mcst-renovation-trouble-940x659.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Your Managing Agent can approve the wrong things<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The last time this happened was at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/condos-apartments\/clover-by-the-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clover By The Park<\/a>. The previous Managing Agent (MA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todayonline.com\/singapore\/big-read-new-laws-could-bring-relief-condo-residents-apathy-bigger-problem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>wrongly approved<\/i><\/a> a resident\u2019s renovations (floor-to-ceiling glass windows on the balcony). As it was in breach of the estate&#8217;s by-laws, the management council took the resident to court. The court ruled in favour of the management council, but the legal fees cost tens of thousands of dollars, which other homeowners had to foot.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, it\u2019s best to seek another round of clarifications from management committee members, just to be sure.<\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Your contractor does not apply for a permit when their workers are moving heavy equipment into the lifts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important that your contractor informs the MA, if their workers have heavy equipment to move into the lift. Usually, the MA will arrange for the lift to be padded to prevent damage.<\/p>\n<p>If your sub-contractors drag items into an unprotected lift, and they scuff the flooring or break a lift mirror, you could be the one footing the bill. And believe us, at least one resident who sees it <i>will <\/i>complain; they are already unhappy that your renovations are taking up a whole lift.<\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Your contractor did not dispose of the garbage properly<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Always make sure your contractor has the garbage hauled away. Pay extra attention when the floor is being hacked up, or when you have carpentry work done. The contractor\u2019s workers might decide to save themselves a bit of trouble and just dump all the rubbish at the wrong spot.<\/p>\n<p>If they dump chunks of rubble and wood at the corner of the carpark, or force it down the garbage chute (thus choking it for the entire block), the condo MCST will come after you.<\/p>\n<h2><b>5. The noisy activities are not confined to the hours<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019d think this is common sense, but it happens all the time. When your contractor (or subcontractors) are running short on time, your neighbours might hear a drill going off at 8 PM. Because one subcontractor decides he \u201cjust needs to make three small holes\u201d to finish his job.<\/p>\n<p>Work crews do sneak \u201cjust one minute\u201d with a drill and hammer, especially if they just need a few quick adjustments to work on bigger things. But remind them to stick within the allotted hours, as residents will be quick to complain.<\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Your renovation site breeds vermin<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>This can happen if the work crew drops bits of their lunch everywhere, or leave big bowls of stagnant water. Not only will your unit attract insects (and with them, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/7-effective-ways-to-get-rid-of-lizards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lizards<\/a>), but it will also affect the neighbours.<\/p>\n<p>And few things irritate MAs more than having to call in a fumigation crew, because nearby units experience their own tide of vermin.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure that your contractors are keeping the place clean, rather than leaving it for the \u201cgeneral cleaning\u201d crew that comes afterwards (if you did not pay for one, then you&#8217;d have to do the cleaning).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/renovation-flat-mcst-approval.jpg\" alt=\"renovation mcst plan\" width=\"720\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/renovation-flat-mcst-approval.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/renovation-flat-mcst-approval-940x627.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/renovation-flat-mcst-approval-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>7. You put up decorative door and window grilles<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Ever since January 2015, when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todayonline.com\/singapore\/big-read-new-laws-could-bring-relief-condo-residents-apathy-bigger-problem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a family won the right to put up safety railings<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/condos-apartments\/one-north-residences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One North Residences<\/a>, the courts have decided that <i>\u201cchildren\u2019s safety must be paramount even if the grilles may affect the appearance of the building\u201d.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>As such, you can install grilles if it is for child safety purposes. The management can no longer refuse this. However, you <i>can <\/i>be denied from installing a decorative door grille or window grille. This is especially if it is deemed to ruin the appearance of the development.<\/p>\n<h2><b>8. Your renovation works overrun beyond the time allotted<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Note that the MA can turn you down in extreme cases. For instance, there have been extensions, and neighbours have now lived with the noise for half a year. This can leave you with half-completed renovations, and you may need to wait for several months before you are able to apply for another round of works.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the contract with the interior designer is clear on when works are completed, as well as penalties or remedial actions if works are not finished on time.<\/p>\n<h2><b>9. Your renovation debris or equipment spill out onto common areas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Make sure your renovations do not result in features that jut out onto common property paths. Also, avoid renovations that could affect landscaped areas, such as large coverings or partitions that block the sunlight from reaching the green patches.<\/p>\n<p>You can be sure that the moment your renovation touches common property areas, the management will ask you to remove it at your expense.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Have you had any trouble with your condo MCST because of your renovation? Let us know in the comments section below or on our Facebook post.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you found this article helpful, 99.co recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/renovation-tips-property-resale-value\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 renovation tips and trends that can destroy your property&#8217;s resale value<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/7-homeowners-renovation-regrets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We Asked Seven Homeowners for Their Biggest Reno Regrets.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Looking for a property? Find the home of your dreams today on Singapore\u2019s fastest-growing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/?utm_source=blog%20main%20site%20conversion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property portal 99.co<\/a>! If you would like to estimate the potential value of your property, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/property-value-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">99.co&#8217;s Property Value Tool<\/a> for free. Meanwhile, if you have an interesting property-related story to share with us, drop us a message <a href=\"mailto:marketing@99.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> \u2014 and we\u2019ll review it and get back to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even a billionaire with a penthouse cannot fully avoid tangles with his management council, which is also known as the Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST). 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