Low compensation for late delivery
17/02/2003 MM By Sangeetha Nair; Rita Jong

MALA is seeking more compensation from her developer for the late delivery of her property. "I bought a condominium in Bandar Baru Ampang in June 2000 but it was delivered more than a year late.

"To be specific, they were 391 days late and according to the Sales and Purchase agreement, late delivery charges is to be incurred by the developer."

Mala has contacted the developer, Talam Corporation, on numerous occasions. She was only offered a compensation of RM5,000, when the actual late delivery amount is RM17,000.

"This is unfair and by right they should be also bearing the interest amount due to the late delivery."
* Talam Corporation customer service centre executive Bonnie See says their Liquid Ascertained Damages department has proposed to the purchaser RM5,000 as stipulated, twice, but she refused.

"However, we welcome the purchaser to come personally to renegotiate. But if she is still not satisfied, we respect her right to pursue the case further.