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Hi Lauer, I understand that maintenance is towards the common area, but the question is who should be paying and when should one start paying...when you first booked the unit (obviously not acceptable) or when you are able to move in as owner... I think it's reasonable for owner of the property to pay and he should start paying when he is able to move into the property. For my case, I don't see the point of paying when I receive my key because my unit is unfit for occupation. For example, will you pay road tax for a few months before receiving your car?

I recently received my key for an EC and I noticed major defects two weeks later; leakage of water inside wall, causing laminated flooring of two rooms, wardrobe and door frame to be damaged. The building service initially told me that they need 3 weeks to rectify, then after a month, they said that they need another month. Does anyone has similar experience and what is your response? Can I go to Small Claim Tribunals to claim back pro-rated equivalent of maintenance fee for my loss of use? Any similar cases? Thanks for sharing