Khir: Amend Housing Act again

The Star 13/2/2006

KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing Developers Act (Amendment) 2002 should be amended again so that stern action could be taken against errant developers, said Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo.

This, he said, would enable legal action to be taken against developers who breach terms of the sale and purchase agreements for the provision of for basic amenities and road and drainage systems before the Certificate of Fitness is issued by local authorities.

He said the existing Act did not provide for a remedy when irresponsible developers handed over keys to housebuyers without even applying for the certificate.