The Law replies:How to deal with pesky en blocs
Today - 23 Dec 2008
This was one of the first things I highlighted in my pitfall no 2: people have the power to dissolve the sale committee anytime in the process by convening an AGM/ EOGM and passing an ordinary resolution to dissolve the SC .
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Ordinary resolution: the motion can be passed by a simple majority of SPs present (in person or by proxy) at the meeting.
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Dissolving the sale committee does not necessarily stop the en bloc process. It depends on when it is done.
Dissolving the sale committee before CSA signing will probably put an end to the en bloc process and any new attempt would have to start again from square one. (my opinion)
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Once signature collection has begun the sale committe has one year to reach the 80%, failing which it is automatically dissolved.
Can the sale committee be dissolved once the signature collection has begun? Sure, but as we have seen from Horizon Towers; it doesn't change a thing. Dissolving or changing the sale committee does not release the owner from his contractual obligations.
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A loophole, a headache
Today - 19 Dec 2008
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Just leave me alone!
Today - 16 Dec 2008.
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An owner showing her frustration at the fourth attempt to en bloc her estate.
Just leave me alone!Today - 16 Dec 2008.
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An owner showing her frustration at the fourth attempt to en bloc her estate.
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Thankfully, no new en bloc attempt has been made here in Tampines Court, not even a whisper of one in the wind. The estate reverberates with the sound of renovation works; people are getting their homes back in order. Every other day you see yet another old sofa set / bed set at the dustbin centre; its out with the old, in with the new.
Thankfully, no new en bloc attempt has been made here in Tampines Court, not even a whisper of one in the wind. The estate reverberates with the sound of renovation works; people are getting their homes back in order. Every other day you see yet another old sofa set / bed set at the dustbin centre; its out with the old, in with the new.
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Other than a few people who may still feel somewhat aggrieved, there doesn't seem to be any real damage done to Tampines Court's neighbourly relationships. Everyone is carrying on as if nothing has happened, it's all water under the bridge and that is the way it should be. Two of my immediate ex-majority neighbours are renovating bathrooms, changing doors; obviously content to stay and house-proud enough to make big home improvements. Having had a close shave with enforced 'downgrading' and 'downsizing', we can all appreciate our spacious and windy homes even more now.
Yes, it might take soe time. TC is not in the same league as Laguna Part or farrer court. TC is within HDC estate, considered neighbourhood condo while the LP and FC are in sought after locations.
ReplyDeleteDecember 19, 2008 6:28 AM