A recent High Court ruling has made it clear: Joint Management Bodies (JMB) and Management Corporations (MC) are not legally responsible for incidents that occur inside individual units. In the case that sparked this decision, a homeowner suffered losses exceeding RM100,000 due to a burglary, yet the court ruled the management was not liable.
At CAPS, we understand the frustration and sense of vulnerability this may cause. Residents often assume that management is there to provide full protection, but the reality is different. The responsibility for safeguarding valuables inside a unit ultimately rests with the owner.
This does not mean that homeowners are left without options. There are financial solutions in the market designed to alleviate such worries and provide peace of mind when the unexpected occurs.
While management maintains the common property, individuals can take steps to ensure that their personal spaces and belongings are protected. At CAPS Wealth Management, we are committed to guiding homeowners and businesses towards solutions that help them prepare, protect, and plan ahead.
The court has defined the legal boundaries. What remains in our control is how we choose to protect what matters most.
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