Strata Titles Board rejects bid to replace condo's awnings

In the case of CityLife@ Tampines condominium, the question was whether the awnings should be allowed to remain. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
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In a split 2-1 decision, the Strata Titles Board has rejected the bid by the owner of an upper-floor condominium unit to replace the fixed awnings covering the private space of ground floor units with retractable awnings.

In past cases, the board had held that retractable awnings were a reasonable measure.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 12, 2020, with the headline Strata Titles Board rejects bid to replace condo's awnings. Subscribe