Housebuyers sore over defects
24/11/2007 The Star
TAMAN Tunku Sarina housebuyers in Alor Star, are calling on the developer
and contractor to rectify the defects in their newly built units.
Housebuyer Nor Saidah Saidin said she was devastated to see the condition of
her new house when she recently returned from Britain to renovate the house.
“I pay so much (over RM300,000) for the house but the quality is very bad,”
she told a press conference at the new housing area in Bandar Darulaman in
Jitra, about 27km from Alor Star.
Nor Saidah bought the house during a Malaysia My Second Home promotion in
Britain.
“When I came here, I felt devastated upon seeing the condition of the house.
The roof leaks during a downpour, the walls and doors are uneven,” she
complained.
Nor Saidah, who is working in Britain, said she had to take unpaid leave to
settle the problem.
“I had submitted a letter of complaint to Bina DarulAman Berhad (BDB) in May
this year.
“I also sent copies of the letter to Mentri Besar, Kedah Development
Corporation (PKNK), BDB Construction Bhd, and Darulaman Realty,” she said.
Nor Saidah said she did not receive any feedback.
“They did not even acknowledge if they had received my letter,” she said,
adding tha other residents from Taman Tunku Sarina were also facing similar
problems.
“My house is in the worst condition compared with the others,” she added.
Another buyer, Nazri Mohd claimed the units were not built according to
specification.
“After I had complained, action was taken to rectify the defects including
leaking roof but the problems recurred after two months,” he said, adding
that he felt shortchanged.
“Plaster stains are still visible on the porch of my house,” he said.
Another resident, Zainal Yot, claimed that he spent RM7,000 to repair the
defects in his unit.
The buyers also said that there were 4,000 Muslim residents in the vicinity
but there was still no surau.
BDB officials could not be contacted for comment. |