Harry Elias Partnership LLP Partner Kok Yee Keong was recently interviewed on the CNA938’s Evening show. He shared his thoughts on the recent case of a couple losing their suit against a condominium builder over vibrations that ‘damaged’ their house across the road.
Yee Keong discussed when homeowners can sue developers or builders for damage caused by nearby construction, how hard it could be to show that vibrations or construction works directly cause damage, the responsibilities builders have to prevent noise or vibration issues for neighbours and whether Singaporeans are becoming less tolerant of construction disturbances — or just more aware of their rights
Please click here to listen to Yee Keong’s interview.
