MCST Matters

I am not at all happy with the way the end days of Tampines Court are being handled. With the departure of our competent Managing Agent, we are now a rudderless ship heading into a storm.

Who put us in this position?

It is unacceptable that an estate this large is without an experienced condo manager for the last 3 months of  it's existence. We do not know how or why this has happened but 3 members have mysteriously resigned from the MC and someone has given the nod to let a mere child take over the reigns. What is in our contract with Abacus Property? Why are they not sending a new qualified replacement? Who agreed to this travesty? Are we still paying $18k/mth for no manager? Are our interests being served? 

As a very concerned SP, I have a few questions:

1. Why did 3 council members all resign on the same day? Who or what was the burning issue that made them leave en masse?
2. Why did the Chairman agree to swop a very experienced and capable condo manager with an inexperienced slip of a girl who doesn't know the ins & outs of the  BMSM Act? 
3. Was the replacement put to a vote by at a Council meeting?
4. Who is handling the money?

BLOGGER'S  CONCERNS This young girl is keen but totally unqualified and inexperienced in managing an estate. She has no understanding of the BMSM Act. She does such things as calling for a Council Meeting (9th Mar) on the same day it is held- seemingly blind to the rule that 3 days Notice must be put on the board. I had requested to attend the meeting but was not informed. I believe whatever was discussed and decided at that meeting should be null & void. Goodness knows what other things are being done on the wing and without regard to proper procedure. It is very worrying that our estate is in the hands of someone so young and unqualified at any time, but especially at this crucial time.   Those Owners who are in arrears to the MCST might fall through the cracks. Part of the condo manager's job is to NOT sign off on a sale of a unit until all arrears have been fully paid up. If our acting 'manager' doesn't even know the proper procedure for holding a simple MC meeting how will she fare in the more complex tasks without a guide? Who is going to check on what she does or does not do?  Our lawyer has told us to hand in 6 documents: 15 (d) Maintenance Statement/MCST Tax Invoice for the period from 1 March 2018 to 31 May 2018, and evidence of payment  I read this literally - is it just proof of payment for the last 3 months only? - there is no mention of proof of clearance of arrears.  A possible loophole which may clear the path for the rubber-stamping of the unit for sale?   I have sent an email to the lawyer about this.  I hope he is not too busy to reply.  .... oops, his email no longer works. will send to others on the list.

The Buyer requires a clean bill of health from the MCST on 12 June. 

Two comments below give two different viewpoints. Both seem very plausible,  but which is it? 
Clearly I am not the only one who has thoughts on this matter. I believe upfront payment is the cleanest method, but the wording of 15(d) leaves room for imagination.