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Keys, defects & handover
Late keys and LAD claims, the defect liability period and what you can still claim after it.
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Buying Property in Johor: Legal Steps, Title Types and State Consents
The legal steps for buying a subsale or new home in Johor, the title types you will meet, Bumi and Malay Reserve rules, and what a title search shows.
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Vacant Possession Handover: A Defect Inspection Checklist
What to bring, what to check room by room and how to report defects at vacant possession in Malaysia, plus your rights in the 24-month DLP.
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Defect Liability Period Over? You May Still Be Able to Claim Against the Developer
The 24-month defect liability period is not always the end of the developer’s responsibility. A 2024 court decision on latent defects, and what it means for owners.
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Your Keys Are Late? The Developer Might Owe You Money (LAD Explained)
If your new launch is handed over late, you may be owed liquidated ascertained damages (LAD) at 10% a year of the price, counted from your booking fee date. How…