Who is the Body Corporate?
We often hear owners say: “I want to speak to the Body Corporate.” But here’s the truth: the Body Corporate is not the Trustees or the Managing Agent – it’s all the owners, collectively.
When does it come into existence?
The moment the first unit (other than the developer’s) transfers, a Body Corporate is automatically established for the scheme. From that day, every registered owner of a unit becomes a member.
Who belongs to it?
Every unit owner is a member of the Body Corporate. Membership only ends when you sell your unit. Even the developer is a member until they no longer hold any share in the common property.
What is its legal standing?
A Body Corporate is a mandatory legal entity under the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA). It has perpetual succession and can sue or be sued in its name, enter contracts, and take responsibility for issues relating to the land and buildings of the scheme.
What are its functions?
The Body Corporate is responsible for:
- Managing and maintaining common property
- Enforcing the scheme’s registered rules
- Collecting levies and administering scheme finances
- Ensuring compliance with legislation and insurance requirements
💡 The Body Corporate = all owners together. Trustees are elected by the Body Corporate to act on its behalf, and the Managing Agent may be appointed to handle administration — but the ultimate authority rests with the collective of owners.
💡 Strong communities start with informed owners.