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Strata Development and Management Documentation

Documentation for strata schemes — from developer obligations through to management corporation arrangements.

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  • Advocates & Solicitors
  • Offices in Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru
  • Confidential, no obligation
Akmal Saufi, PartnerAhmad Solehin Abd Ghani, PartnerNur Amira Syahira, Senior AssociateSiti Zubaidah Jemadi, Senior AssociateSiti Sarah Sarif, Senior AssociateMadihah Hisham, AssociateNur Afiqah Qasrina, AssociateKritigeswari P. Ramesh, AssociateHafiz Azhari Zamree, AssociateNur Ashsyifa' Aqila, Trainee Associate

Real lawyers, one team behind every matter

Who this is for

Sound familiar?

01

Developers of strata schemes

02

Management corporations and joint management bodies

03

Owners and committees facing a governance or charge dispute

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Parties documenting handover from developer to owners

What's at stake

What is really at stake

  1. 01
    Strata developments carry a statutory framework governing common property, share units, maintenance charges, the management body and the handover from developer to owners.
  2. 02
    Where documentation is weak, disputes follow over what is common property, how charges are apportioned, what the developer still owes, and whether the management body has authority to act.

In plain words

Strata Development and Management Documentation

Documentation and advisory for strata schemes — developer obligations and handover, share unit and charge apportionment, by-laws, management corporation constitution and authority, service and facilities contracts, and dispute handling.

What good looks like

Imagine a scheme where common property is defined, share units and charges are apportioned transparently, by-laws are enforceable, and handover from developer to management corporation follows a documented process.

What you get

What we deliver

Scope and fee are agreed in writing before any work starts, so you know exactly what you are getting.

  1. 01

    Statutory framework and obligation advice

  2. 02

    Developer obligation and handover documentation

  3. 03

    Share unit and charge apportionment review

  4. 04

    By-laws and governance documentation

  5. 05

    Service and facilities contract review

How we work

Clear from the first conversation

  1. 1

    Send a short request

    Tell us what the matter is about. It takes under a minute and stays confidential.

  2. 2

    Khalis sets a time with you

    We reply within 30 minutes in office hours to arrange your consultation, online or at our KL or JB office.

  3. 3

    Advice, then a written proposal

    You get a clear view of the issues and options, then a written scope and fee proposal.

  4. 4

    Work begins on the agreed scope

    Khalis leads the matter with a team of our lawyers, working to the scope you approved. You get regular updates at every key step.

Scope and fee in writingAgreed before any work starts. No open-ended billing surprises.
Online where it suits youMost work is done online. We meet in person when the law requires it.
Fast, direct repliesWithin 30 minutes during office hours, Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm.

Who leads your matter

Led by Nur Khalis Johar Amin, supported by our team

Khalis leads your matter as Partner. Depending on the work, other lawyers in our team handle parts of it day to day, with Khalis overseeing the matter.

Nur Khalis Johar Amin

Nur Khalis Johar Amin

Partner, Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co

  • Advocate & Solicitor, Malaysia
  • Leads our Conveyancing & Corporate Commercial team
  • Focus: corporate real estate, property transactions and land matters

The team behind your matter

Meet the team →
Akmal Saufi, Partner
Akmal SaufiPartner
Ahmad Solehin Abd Ghani, Partner
Ahmad Solehin Abd GhaniPartner
Nur Amira Syahira, Senior Associate
Nur Amira SyahiraSenior Associate
Siti Zubaidah Jemadi, Senior Associate
Siti Zubaidah JemadiSenior Associate
Siti Sarah Sarif, Senior Associate
Siti Sarah SarifSenior Associate
Madihah Hisham, Associate
Madihah HishamAssociate
Nur Afiqah Qasrina, Associate
Nur Afiqah QasrinaAssociate
Kritigeswari P. Ramesh, Associate
Kritigeswari P. RameshAssociate
Hafiz Azhari Zamree, Associate
Hafiz Azhari ZamreeAssociate
Nur Ashsyifa' Aqila, Trainee Associate
Nur Ashsyifa' AqilaTrainee Associate

Who we have acted for

Organisations we have acted for

Federal government agencies & statutory bodies

Johor state bodies & local authorities

Government-linked companies

Private sector & NGOs

Shown with permission. Government agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies are identified as such. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement by any government, ministry or agency.

Next step

Request a consultation with Khalis

  1. 1Send a short request. It takes under a minute.
  2. 2Khalis reviews it and arranges a time with you.
  3. 3You get clear advice, then a written scope and fee proposal.

We reply within 30 minutes · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm

Your details stay confidential. Sending a request does not mean you have appointed us.

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  • Professional indemnity insured
  • Offices in KL & JB

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Send a short request and Khalis will tell you plainly whether and how we can help.

What is the difference between a JMB and an MC?

They are different bodies operating at different stages of a scheme, with different powers. Which applies depends on where your scheme has reached.

Can maintenance charges be challenged?

Apportionment follows share units and there are procedures for disputes. We will advise on your position.

What does the developer still owe after handover?

That depends on the statutory obligations and what was documented at handover.

What is Legal That Works?

Legal That Works is a business and organisation oriented legal service designed by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (the firm that has brought the widely known legal consumer services brand ASCOLAW). We specifically help business owners and organisation leadership to navigate Malaysia’s legal terrain to achieve their commercial goals.

What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?

No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts. Just reach out and we will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options, without jargon or upselling.

Who will be helping me?

Your matter is led by Nur Khalis Johar Amin, Partner. Depending on the work, other advocates and solicitors in our team will handle parts of it day to day, with Khalis overseeing the matter. You will always deal with real lawyers, not chatbots or generic customer support.

Before you sign

The cost of waiting

Handover is where most strata disputes originate. What is documented at that point determines what owners can require of the developer afterwards.

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Legal That Works (Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co) is a Malaysian business friendly legal services firm providing services across multiple industries and practice area fuelling business growth and ambition.

All rights reserved. © Legal That Works is a legal service by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (Registration No. 00020004166). 2014-2026
Regulated by the Malaysian Bar Council under the Legal Profession Act 1976.

Legal That Works logo

Legal That Works (Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co) is a Malaysian business friendly legal services firm providing services across multiple industries and practice area fuelling business growth and ambition.

All rights reserved. © Legal That Works is a legal service by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (Registration No. 00020004166). 2014-2026

Regulated by the Malaysian Bar Council under the Legal Profession Act 1976.

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Advocates & Solicitors in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru

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Advocates & Solicitors, KL and JB