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RPGT Exemption Status

DrTay — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 19:05:35 +0800

I sold my property on 12 Nov last year, and at that time i told my lawyer that i want to get the exemption of RPGT, she said that she will handle it for me.

But until now i did not receive any letters from the legal firm or IRB stating i have applied for it or that they have approved the application. I am worried because my friend who used the same lawyer when she sold her properties two years ago received a letter from IRB saying that she did not pay RPGT and she is now slapped with a hefty penalty. But the lawyer didn't reply her.

I am worried for my case, that the lawyer might not have submitted the form to request for the exemption of RPGT. I have emailed the lawyer to ask for proof that i have gotten the exemption, but she did not reply my email. Please advise.

Legal Advice Needed Urgently

DrTay — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:49:50 +0800

Dear Legal Experts and Proerty Experts,

I have a major dilemma here that I hope you can help me. I bought a high end condominium in Feb 2011, and moved in Dec 2011. A week after that, my bathroom was flooded with sewage water that flown out from the shower drain in my bathroom. I am staying on the first floor. Because it was weekends, the developer didn't send in their plumbers to rectify it immediately. I had to than a few days of this shit and urine in my bathroom for 2days before they came in and cleared the waste. And upon investigation, they blamed it on the contractors above my units who might have thrown rubbish into the drain and caused the blockage. During that time when the plumber was checking the piping in my house, he kept mumbling that the developer used cheap labour and cheap materials that's why so any problems. I couldn't sleep well the few nights, i stayed in the unit regardless, cos i feared that the Waste would flow out of the bathroom and damag my bedroom.

I thought after they cleared the rubbish that had clogged the drain, everything will be fine. But after a few days, it happened again! Same shit problem! I wrote to the director of the developer, she replied it is normal fr the first floor unit to kena this problem. After they cleared the debris and changed the pipes, they said they won't promise it won't happen again.

I got phobia after that incidents. I did not dare to use the bathroom, cos I feel that it's so unhygienic and unhealthy to use a bathroom that was flooded with human waste. I did not even dare to sleep in the master bedroom because every time I hear water noise, I will freak out and worried that same shit problem happen again. So, I moved to a second bedroom and leave the master bedroom unused. Imagine how sad I was paying 790k, but I didn't use the master bedroom or the bathtub that I have been longing to use.

A few nights ago, which means 9months after, same shit happened again. But this time is worst. I came home and even before I reached my door, I smelled urine and shit, and I could see sewage water flowing out non stop from my house!

It flooded my house! It contaminated my whole house including the bed, wardrobe, electrical items, kitchen, timber floorings, and etc.

I called the person in charge on his cell, he said its 10:30pm, he can't do much, the plumber won't come, he asked me to wait until next day, but he couldn't promise what time of the day.

Damn it, my neighbors came and helped me, we alerted the security guards, and they informed the management. The maintenance team from the management team came and took a few hours, before they managed to help me to unclog the pipe below. Me and my neighbors had to sweep out the human waste out if my unit.

I called the bloody developer rep the next morning, she said nobody informed her of anything. I sent an email to them and the director two hours before I called. She said we can't check the mail because the secretary only has the access to the email, and that the director is not in the office.

After I scolded them, she finally sent the plumber in and took a look, but he didn't give me an definite answer or solution. The developer didn't reply me either since then. Not even regarding the denying fees that I had to fork out.

I am devastated. None of my friends can help me in the legal advice. The lawyer friends said they are not expert in this.

Please help me guys.

Not to mention, it's has been 3weeks that they ignored my complain about the water leaking in my second bedroom wall, even after I threatened to bring this issue to public. I wrote almost 10emails but none was replied.
Please help me.

Sliding Windows

DrTay — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:20:45 +0800

I am looking for contractor to install a window in my yard. Do anyone know how much it will cost? The measurement is 133cm x 133cm.

Digital door

DrTay — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:25:48 +0800

any advice on the digital door in the main door?

i only need one with pincode/keyshole, without handle.

which brand to go for?

thanks:)

use gas provided by condominium or use gas tong?

DrTay — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:45:38 +0800

should i use the gas supplied to the condo?
gas meter RM 199
gas detector RM 150
connection fee RM 35
Stamp duty RM 10
Deposit RM 100
monthly usage chargers min RM10 to RM8.50/m3

how much i need to pay for the gas tank?

i don't cook much.

what are the pros and cons?

Ceiling Heights Deviation

DrTay — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:14:40 +0800

My gf just noticed that the ceiling height in her kitchen and bedroom are different. 9feet tall in kitchen, 8.7feet in bedroom. Can we take legal action against the developer?

Black Colour Refrigerator

DrTay — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:18:34 +0800

:help:can anybody recommend the brand and model of refirgerator in black? because my kitchen cabinet doors will be in black glossy 3G with glass, i need a matching refrigerator. kindly share with me your knowledge. thanks