CAN A MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (MC) IMPOSE DIFFERENT RATES OF MAINTENANCE CHARGES AND SINKING FUND FOR STRATIFIED DEVELOPMENTS?
Introduction In strata and mixed-use developments, disputes often arise over when a management corporation can lawfully impose differential charges. While the Strata Management Act 2013 allows MCs to levy fees at different rates, courts stress that this power must be statutory, reasonable, and proportionate to the benefit from common facilities. Differential charges are generally upheld…