24/10/2023
The Housing Development Act (HDA) was enacted in Malaysia in 1966 to provide for the regulation of housing development and to make housing development a controlled activity.
The act protects Malaysian homebuyers' interests when buying properties from developers.
The HDA is administered by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government. The HDA requires that all housing developments in Malaysia be registered with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government. The registration of housing developments is necessary to ensure that the developments are carried out in accordance with the provisions of the HDA.
1.0 Mandatory Advertising Permit and Developer’s License (APDL)
The Housing Development Act (HDA) act guarantees that property advertisement is only allowed to licensed developers. The Advertising Permit and Developer’s License (APDL) given by the local housing authority permits developers to advertise. The APDL will ensure that the developers comply with the rules and do not mislead homebuyers with false information. In any event, if developers overpromise and under-deliver with their project details, such as building materials, facilities, or offers, homebuyers can take legal action against the developers.
