Answer to my question: Mr Khaw Boon Wan: Under the HDB Lease, the repair of ceiling leaks due to wear and tear is the joint responsibility of both upper- and lower-floor flat owners. Both parties would have to rectify the leak and share the repair cost. Notwithstanding the above, HDB provides assistance through the Goodwill Repair Assistance (GRA) Scheme, where HDB arranges for the repair works and co-pays 50% of the cost. The balance 50% is shared equally by the upper- and lower-floor flat owners. 99% of upper-floor owners cooperate with HDB and allow the repairs to be carried out to rectify the ceiling leakage. Where necessary, HDB will engage them to carry out the repairs without delay. The grassroots leaders may also step in to persuade them to cooperate. Failing which, as a last resort, HDB will initiate legal action against the upper-floor flat owners who continue to be uncooperative. Over the last five years, HDB has initiated legal action on an average of 100 upper-floor flat owners, ranging from 68 to 146 flats each year. This is approximately 1% of the total ceiling leak repairs cases under the GRA scheme. HDB reviews its policies regularly to ensure that its policies remain relevant and meet the needs of residents, and will take the Member’s suggestions into consideration in its review.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 10:09:20 +0000
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