KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Joint Management Bodies (JMBs) have the authority to regulate pet ownership in condominiums and apartments, but this power should not be interpreted as an absolute right to arbitrarily impose a ban on owners keeping animals in their private residential units.
JMB Has Regulatory Powers, Not Absolute Right To Ban Pets In Strata Properties - Lawyers
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JMBs can regulate pets in strata properties but cannot ban them arbitrarily, per legal experts.
- JMBs have authority under the Strata Management Act 2013 to regulate pets.
- A blanket pet ban is not allowed without evidence of nuisance or safety threats.
- Owners must be given a chance to explain before enforcement actions are taken.
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