Inspection of Flats and Determination of Repair Responsibility

(a) Where any complaint is received regarding leakage, seepage, structural damage, defects, deterioration, malfunction of common services or any matter relating to maintenance or repairs, the Committee may inspect or cause the flat/unit and such other affected flat/unit or common areas to be inspected for determining the nature, cause and extent of the defect and the person responsible for carrying out the repairs.

(b) Every Member and occupant shall permit the Committee or its authorised representative, after giving reasonable notice, except in cases of emergency, to enter the flat/unit for carrying out such inspection.

(c) Where the Committee considers it necessary, having regard to the nature or complexity of the dispute or the technical issues involved, it may appoint an Architect, Structural Engineer, Licensed Plumber, Electrical Consultant or any other qualified technical expert to inspect the premises and submit a report.

(d) The Committee shall determine, on the basis of the inspection and, where obtained, the report of the technical expert, whether the repairs are required to be carried out by the Society or by the Member in accordance with these Bye-laws.

(e) A copy of the inspection report or technical report, wherever obtained, shall be made available to the concerned Member on payment of the prescribed charges, if requested.

(f) Where the Committee determines that the repairs are to be carried out by the Society, it shall take appropriate steps to execute such repairs within a reasonable time.

(g) Where the Committee determines that the repairs are to be carried out by the Member, it shall issue a written notice directing the Member to carry out the repairs within the period specified in the notice.

(h) If the Member disputes the findings of the Committee, the Member may submit, within the period specified in the notice, a report of an independent Architect, Structural Engineer or other qualified technical expert for consideration by the Committee before any further action is taken.

(i) Nothing contained in this Bye-law shall prevent the Society from taking immediate action without prior notice where such action is necessary to prevent danger to life or property or to restore any essential common service.