Homeowners’ MCO 2.0 Quick Guide

Due to the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases, the government has imposed the second Movement Control Order (MCO 2.0) in Malaysia. If you live in a strata development and you are unsure about what you can or can’t do with your home during MCO 2.0, this article is for you!

1.     Viewing of Property
For safety purpose, visitors/potential tenants may not be allowed to view the property.

Suggestions:

Check the latest Memo with your building management. If viewing is not allowed, sending videos of your unit to potential tenants is much more useful than photos. A video call viewing would work too. Even before potential tenants visit your property, a virtual tour is ideal because it helps to filter genuinely interested tenants from “passers-by.”

2.     Renovation

Renovation is potentially not allowed during MCO 2.0, or with special rules such as swab test result is required, but critical repair of buildings, offices or personal residences are allowed. Most of the building management would request for the Covid-19 test results for all workers involved in the renovation before they commence work.

Suggestions:

Ensure the engaged construction company made an application to MITI for permission to carry out any critical construction. Book your renovation earlier as contactors are affected by MCO and might result in longer lead time.

3.     Guests & Tenancy

If your unit is rented out for short stays aka Airbnb, remember to check with the building management if guests are allowed to check in during MCO 2.0.

Suggestions:

If guests request for cancellation or you're not able to accommodate them due to MCO restrictions, encourage a change of date to your guest rather than to  .

MCO rules making you dizzy? Ask us anything here if you have any concerns regarding your property or rental.