Kuala Lumpur: Unpaid maintenance fees in strata developments have reached worrying levels, with arrears estimated in the hundreds of millions – and potentially billions, if unaddressed. Low-cost housing schemes are particularly affected, where up to 50 per cent of the units struggle to keep up with payments.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the financial strain from these unpaid fees, coupled with rising maintenance costs and inconsistent collection rates, continues to undermine the long-term sustainability of strata properties. Ensuring financial viability while preserving property value remains a pressing challenge for the industry.

Industry players, including the Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia (PEPS) and the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia, have weighed in on the key factors shaping the maintenance fees landscape in Malaysia.