Question 1 of 15

What is HDA for?

An Act to provide for the An Act to provide for the

control & licensing of control and licensing of
the business commercial the business housing
A development in West
B development in West
Malaysia To protect the Malaysia and To protect
interest of the buyers the interest of the buyer

An Act to provide for the An Act to provide for the

control and licensing of control & licensing of

C
the business housing D the business housing in
development in West West Malaysia to protect
Malaysia To protect the the interest of the buyer
interest of the bank

Question 2 of 15

Who is the stakeholder in the H.D.A Dealings?

 A Purchaser- property buyer B Certifier — architect

Legal representative –
C Financier— bank D solicitor

Question 3 of 15

Which is not the obligation of the developer with

respect to the Housing developers Act?

To obtain H.D.A license if To fulfill the duties of a

development falls under B license housing developer
A the guideline of H.D.A act under sec 7 of the act.
under sec 5 of the act.

To open and maintain HD To abide by the S&P

C Account under sec 7A of
D
agreement with the
the act. purchaser &
Contractor.

Question 4 of 15
 Which is the component of the Housing Developers
Act?

Housing Development Housing Development

A (Control and Licensing) B (Control and Licensing)
Act 1966 (Act 118) Regulations 1989

Housing Development
C (Housing Development D All of the above

Account) Regulations 1991

Question 5 of 15

Which can fall under H.D.A?

A SOHO B SOVO

C SOFO D SOGO
Question 6 of 15
What is the purpose of Housing Development
Account?
The main purpose is to
regulate and control the
monies transaction for
housing development
B
A & to protect
consultants from
developer taking
advantage of collected
money.
The main purpose is to
regulate and control the
monies transaction for
C building development D housing development
from developer taking
advantage of collected
money.
Question 7 of 15
The main purpose is to
regulate and control the
monies transaction for
housing development & to
protect the public from
developer taking
advantage of collected
money.
The main purpose is to
regulate and control the
monies transaction for
& to protect the public
from contractor taking
advantage of quality.
 What is NOT the purpose for withdrawing monies
from HD Account?

A Payment of legal fees B Stamp duty

Payment of cost of land

C when loan is taken
D Cost for all construction

Question 8 of 15

Which are not the particulars to be included in an

advertisement?

Housing developer's Advertisement and sale

A license number and B permit number and
validity date validity date

Projected monetary gain Name and address of the

C and rental income D licensed housing
developer
Question 9 of 15

Which of the following is not the requirement

before the delivery of vacant possession?

To check electrical and CPC is issued with the

A water ready for B release of the first half of
connection. retention sum

All sum monies up to

C CCC is issued.
D schedule 3 have been
settle by the purchaser.

Question 10 of 15

What is NOT the architect's duties before the

commencement of construction work for housing
projects?
 Certified the Sale & Check the details specified
Purchase Agreement of in the Sales Brochure
A each housing type to be approved by KPKT to
sold in the development.
B ensure corresponding to
the specifications in the
building contract.

Establish with the Establish the quantum of

Developer the time frame D units to be certified. (block
for certification. ( monthly by block or unit by unit)
C basis or fortnightly basis or
when requested by the
Developer)

Question 11 of 15

What are the architect's duties during the

commencement of work before certifying stage
payment for housing projects?
 Inspections must be The Professional Architect
A carried out after shall request the Engineer
certification. for the project to confirm
in writing his concurrence
B with the satisfactory
completion of Stages 2(a),
2(b), 2(d) where applicable,
2(f), 2(g) and 2(h) before he
certifies.

For stage 2(b), the For stage 2(c), the

Professional Architect to
not wait until the side
formworks are removed to
D
C visually ensure that there
are no major
honeycomb/defects on the
structure before
certification
Professional Architect shall
ensure that the openings
are not properly formed to
receive the metal frames
and completed with lintels
(where applicable) before
this is certified.

Question 12 of 15

The purpose of Housing Development regulations is

to provide guideline and regulation to the
followings:
 License application and Advertising permit 8:
A renewal
B renewal

Sales agreement format to

C be used
D Period transfer of title

E All of the above

Question 13 of 15

The developer is unable to carry out to complete

the housing development due to financial
standings. Which is not a realistic solution?

Seek controller direction — Sell management- Sell the

Controller has the power
B
A to direct another company
to carry on the business
11(1)(c)
developer management
under sec 8(1) with
controller consent.

Joint Venture- JV with Leave the property to the

C other developers and D bank to complete the
share profit. project.
Question 14 of 15

When will a developer not be required to have a

license to develop a property?

When he wants to develop The developer wants to

or construct or cause to be
constructed in any manner
A whatsoever more than 4
units of housing
accommodation
develop a service
B apartment and SOHO
intended to be sold to
buyers after obtained CCC.

collection of money or the Sale of more than 4 lots of

carrying on of any building land or building with the

C
operations for the purpose
of erecting housing
accommodation in, on,
over or under any land.
D view of constructing more
than 4 units of housing
accommodation.

Question 15 of 15

What if the developer wants to use cheaper

materials in a housing development after sales?
What would you not advise?
 Must comply to condition The construction of the
in Clause 13 on Materials building must comply to
A and Workmanship To the description in 4‘h
Conform to Description
B schedule and BP approved
drawing as included in the
2nd schedule.

Any changes have to Purchaser does not entitle

C inform the purchaser to a reduction in the
D purchase price or
damages.