Tenancy disputes rise after MCO
The Covid-19 outbreak hit many sectors of the economy, including property. Lawyers report a surge in disputes between tenants and landlords during the MCO. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, June 15, 2020.
TENANT-LANDLORD disputes increased by as much as three-fold for some firms since early April, after the movement-restriction order was imposed because of the Covid-19 outbreak, according to lawyers who spoke with The Malaysian Insight. Closures of restaurants and small and medium businesses also led to an increase in breach of contract suits, they said.
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