Description

This seminar will look at (i) two aspects of common property. First, the meaning of “common property” as defined under the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (Cap 30C) and second, the disposal of common property thereunder in strata schemes in Singapore, will be considered in light of recent developments. It will look at case law and whether the provisions in the strata legislation provide clarity on the matters; and (ii) the doctrine of proprietary estoppel. The application of the doctrine in the context of the Singapore Torrens system will be discussed given the policy considerations of providing certainty and security of title in the latter. The nature of proprietary estoppel as an inchoate equity will also be considered in light of the relevant provisions in the Land Titles Act (Cap 157). The basis of the remedy granted to a successful claimant under the doctrine will also be highlighted. Where relevant, reference will be made to cases from other jurisdictions.

About the Speaker
Professor Teo is a graduate of the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur and Harvard Law School. He teaches and researches on Property Law and Contract Law. He has written and presented papers on these areas. His work has been cited by the highest court in Singapore and Malaysia and in local and international publications.