Defending Your Rights
Our team advises on property acquisitions, lease agreements, and real estate disputes, helping clients navigate the complexities of property transactions.
1. What Does Real Estate & Property Law Cover?
- Ownership and Title: Establishing and verifying ownership of land and properties, including transfer processes.
- Sale and Purchase: Legal processes for buying, selling, and leasing real estate.
- Landlord-Tenant Relations: Agreements, rights, and responsibilities of landlords and tenants under tenancy laws.
- Land Use and Zoning: Regulations on how land can be developed or used.
- Dispute Resolution: Handling property-related disputes, including boundaries, ownership, or easements.
2. Importance of Legal Assistance:
- Transaction Security: Ensuring agreements are clear, valid, and enforceable.
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to laws such as the National Land Code (NLC) 1965, Strata Management Act (SMA) 2013, and Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act (HDA) 1966.
- Property Development: Advising developers on permits, financing, and compliance.
- Resolving Disputes: Providing representation in court or during negotiations over property-related conflicts.
3. How a Law Firm Can Assist:
- Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: Sale and purchase agreements (SPAs), leases, and tenancy agreements.
- Due Diligence: Conducting searches on property titles, encumbrances, and zoning laws.
- Regulatory Compliance: Advising on approvals and compliance for property transactions and developments.
- Dispute Management: Representing clients in land disputes, eviction cases, or breach of contract claims.
4. Legal Framework in Malaysia:
- Key statutes include the National Land Code 1965, Strata Titles Act 1985, Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966, and Town and Country Planning Act 1976.
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Attorneys in Charge
Marcus is the founder and currently the managing partner of Marcus Hoo Chambers. His areas of practice includes all of the fields of practice as listed in the About Us page, and he has completed his Masters in Law postgraduate masters degree majoring in Business Law in December 2024.
Prior to establishing Marcus Hoo Chambers, he has had years of experience working in an esteemed law firm based in Petaling Jaya which specialises in Construction Law Disputes, Debt Recovery, Civil and Criminal Litigation among other fields of practice. His years of working with firms in the Klang Valley and exposure to the various State High Courts and the Appellate Courts in Putrajaya has fortified his abilities as an experienced litigator with a stedfast attitude in safeguarding his client’s welfare.
His future plans includes in-depth expansions in the areas of Construction Law, Intellectual Property, Medical Law, Aviation Law and Company Law.
Najwa is a Partner at Messrs Marcus Hoo Chambers, practising in both civil and syariah law. She graduated from the International Islamic University Malaysia and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2022. Her areas of legal expertise include property law, conveyancing and syariah matters.
Najwa has also gained extensive experience in assisting and handling a wide range of legal matters, including banking litigation, motor vehicle accident claims, and probate and administration matters. In addition, she has substantial experience in Syariah-related cases, particularly those involving matrimonial disputes, inheritance, and Islamic estate administration.
Through her professional practice, Najwa has developed a broader perspective of the legal profession while strengthening the knowledge and skills necessary for continued career advancement. She is committed to continuous professional development and is known as a diligent and driven individual who strives to contribute meaningfully to a reputable organisation.
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Real Estate & Property Law
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