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Strata Titles Boards

Pre Filing Assessment Tool

Disclaimer: This pre-filing assessment tool is for general guidance only in relation to disputes before the Strata Titles Boards ("STB") under the Building (Strata Management) Act. The successful completion of the pre-filing assessment does not imply that your application will be accepted nor does it constitute any form of advice on the merits of your case. When in doubt, parties should seek independent legal advice.

Last updated 8 June 2026

1.       Does your application relate to a strata-titled property?

Yes. Please proceed to the next question.

No. STB only handles disputes relating to strata-titled properties. You may wish to seek legal advice on how to resolve your issue(s). [You may wish to verify this point by using the Building and Construction Authority’s online MCST Enquiry tool.]

2.       Have you verified whether you are entitled to apply for the orders you are seeking as the Applicant(s)?

Yes. Please proceed to the next question.

No. You may wish to refer to STB’s Notes of Guidance to see whether you are entitled to make an application at STB. If you are in doubt, you may wish to seek independent legal advice. [You may wish to refer to STB’s Notes of Guidance for applications.]

3.       Have you listed the correct person/entity as the Respondent(s) in your application?

Yes. Please proceed to the next question.

No. Please refer to the relevant sections of the BSMA to ensure that you have listed the Respondent(s) for the order(s) you are seeking accurately. If you are in doubt, you may wish to seek independent legal advice. [You may wish to refer to the relevant sections of the BSMA to verify who may be listed as the Respondent(s) for the order(s) you are seeking.]

4.       Have you considered whether the scope of the Board’s powers under the order(s) you are seeking are applicable/relevant to your case?

Yes. Please proceed to the next question.

No. Please refer to the relevant sections of the BSMA regarding the Board’s powers under the order(s) you are seeking to ensure relevance of the orders sought. If you are in doubt, you may wish to seek independent legal advice.

[You may wish to refer to the relevant sections of the BSMA to find out more about the types of orders a Board may make.]

5.       Have you attempted to contact the Respondent(s) directly to check whether an amicable solution is possible before filing this application?

Yes.

No. Proceedings at STB require a significant amount of time, effort and resources. You may wish to contact the Respondent(s) first to determine if your issue(s) may be resolved amicably before filing an application with STB.