Buying a strata home? The rules that can govern your pets, parking and even your access card

While a new home may be your own, living in a strata development means not everything is entirely up to you. Residents are expected to abide by rules, commonly known as by-laws, governing how they use their units, facilities and common spaces.

For those unfamiliar with them, these rules form part of the broader legal framework governing strata properties in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan under the Strata Management Act 2013 (SMA).

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