Community Insights

While it may not be common, some strata property owners may have come across the concept of "exclusive use rights." This unique arrangement allows an individual lot owner to have exclusive access to a designated part of the common property, even though the ownership of that area remains with the Owners Corporation. Imagine, for example, a ground-floor apartment with a small garden directly connected to the lot. While the garden is technically part of the common property, it m

Understanding the distinction between common property and lot property is essential for strata owners to navigate their responsibilities effectively. This knowledge forms the foundation for clear delineation of duties between owners and the owners corporation, ensuring transparency and harmonious strata living. Common property is defined in the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 as follows: common property, in relation to a strata scheme or a proposed strata scheme, means a