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Published: Tuesday January 7, 2014 MYT 12:00:00 AM
Updated: Tuesday January 7, 2014 MYT 6:54:35 AM
Owners of RM300,000 houses want developer to repair cracked walls and leaking roofs
by choo woon lim
Adi’s house has numerous defects and despite repairs by the contractor, the roof is still leaking.
RESIDENTS of 144 double-storey terrace houses in Kenanga Seksyen 4, Bandar Baru Bangi, want the developer to repair the numerous defects in their houses.
They claimed that the units, bought for RM300,000 each, have problems such as cracked walls and leaking roofs.
The project is developed by O.D. Construction, under VCS Development Sdn Bhd.
The residents association committee recently held a dialogue with the developer, Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) and the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) to discuss the issue.
Bangi assemblyman Mohd Shafie Ngah was also present.
RA chairman Adi Hafiz Al-Azmy said some of the defects were identified when they moved in. “The contractors’ workmanship is shoddy and the same problem recurs after a few weeks,” said Adi Hafiz.
Resident Mohd Firdaus Salim said the poor quality materials endangered the lives of residents. “The door knobs are defective. My father-in-law was once stuck in the bathroom and we had to break the doorknob so he could get out.
“It is dangerous, especially for those with young children. Some of the residents have already changed the doorknobs on their own,” said the 48-year-old engineer.
Another resident, Khairul Azizi, said many households were affected.
“The roof leaks and water seeps into our plaster ceiling and damages it,” said Khairul, who is also an engineer.
The RA asked the developer to disclose piling and soiling tests for the project.
“Cracks keep appearing and we would like to see if proper tests were done before construction began,” said Adi.
VCS Development Sdn Bhd director Lua Sey Hein said they had appointed certified engineers to conduct the tests.
He pointed out that during the two-year warranty period, repair costs would be borne by the developer.
The two-year warranty ends in May and residents are worried if the problems will be rectified on time.
Lua said they would ensure the contractors do a good job. “We will try to ensure that every house is repaired where there are defects,” he said.
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2014/01/07/Residents-cry-foul-over-defects-Owners-of-RM300000-houses-want-developer-to-repair-cracked-walls-and/
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Published: Tuesday January 7, 2014 MYT 12:00:00 AM
Updated: Tuesday January 7, 2014 MYT 6:54:35 AM
Owners of RM300,000 houses want developer to repair cracked walls and leaking roofs
by choo woon lim
RESIDENTS of 144 double-storey terrace houses in Kenanga Seksyen 4, Bandar Baru Bangi, want the developer to repair the numerous defects in their houses.
They claimed that the units, bought for RM300,000 each, have problems such as cracked walls and leaking roofs.
The project is developed by O.D. Construction, under VCS Development Sdn Bhd.
The residents association committee recently held a dialogue with the developer, Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) and the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) to discuss the issue.
Bangi assemblyman Mohd Shafie Ngah was also present.
RA chairman Adi Hafiz Al-Azmy said some of the defects were identified when they moved in. “The contractors’ workmanship is shoddy and the same problem recurs after a few weeks,” said Adi Hafiz.
Resident Mohd Firdaus Salim said the poor quality materials endangered the lives of residents. “The door knobs are defective. My father-in-law was once stuck in the bathroom and we had to break the doorknob so he could get out.
“It is dangerous, especially for those with young children. Some of the residents have already changed the doorknobs on their own,” said the 48-year-old engineer.
Another resident, Khairul Azizi, said many households were affected.
“The roof leaks and water seeps into our plaster ceiling and damages it,” said Khairul, who is also an engineer.
The RA asked the developer to disclose piling and soiling tests for the project.
“Cracks keep appearing and we would like to see if proper tests were done before construction began,” said Adi.
VCS Development Sdn Bhd director Lua Sey Hein said they had appointed certified engineers to conduct the tests.
He pointed out that during the two-year warranty period, repair costs would be borne by the developer.
The two-year warranty ends in May and residents are worried if the problems will be rectified on time.
Lua said they would ensure the contractors do a good job. “We will try to ensure that every house is repaired where there are defects,” he said.
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2014/01/07/Residents-cry-foul-over-defects-Owners-of-RM300000-houses-want-developer-to-repair-cracked-walls-and/
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