Handling joint ownership of property


RECENTLY, I read a report in a local daily proposing an amendment in the law to curb leasing to third parties. I have come across a number of cases which pose a greater problem – joint ownership. This problem has affected many co-owners of landed property throughout Malaysia.

In the National Land Code, it is stated that in such cases both parties have to sign the necessary documentation if they want to obtain the title deed and also to deal with the property, such as selling it.

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