Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST)
What is MCST (Management Corporation Strata Title)?
A Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST) is the legal body formed by all the unit owners in a strata development, such as a condominium. It runs and maintains the common property, collects maintenance and sinking fund contributions in proportion to each unit's share value, and makes by-laws. Every unit owner is automatically a member.
Key facts
- Who is in it
- All subsidiary proprietors (unit owners) of the strata title plan
- Legal status
- A body corporate that can sue and be sued
- Official name
- The Management Corporation – Strata Title Plan No. ___
- Funds it must keep
- A management fund and a sinking fund
- Contributions
- Levied in proportion to each unit's share value
- Late payment
- Interest can be charged after 30 days; not paying within 14 days of a written demand is an offence (fine up to $10,000)
- Governing law
- Building (Strata Management) Act 2004, formerly the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act
As of 6 Nov 2026. Source: Singapore Statutes Online, BCA.
How an MCST works
An MCST is constituted for each strata title plan under the Land Titles (Strata) Act. It is made up of everyone who owns a unit in the development at any given time, and it controls, manages and administers the common property.
| The MCST’s job | How it does it |
|---|---|
| Maintain common property | Regular upkeep and repairs, paid from the management fund |
| Plan for big repairs | Major repairs and replacements, paid from the sinking fund |
| Set the rules | By-laws, voted on at general meetings |
| Keep accounts | Proper books and a statement of accounts before each annual general meeting |
Example
Your MCST sets this year’s budget at a general meeting. Your unit’s share value is 10 out of a total of 1,000.
| Fund | Amount to raise | Your 1% share |
|---|---|---|
| Management fund | $600,000 | $6,000 |
| Sinking fund | $240,000 | $2,400 |
| Your total for the year | $8,400 (about $700 a month) |
Common mistakes
- Skipping general meetings. By-laws and budgets passed there bind you even if you didn’t vote.
- Not checking the sinking fund before buying. If the MCST can’t pay a bill, it must raise the money through extra contributions from owners.
- Treating fees as fixed. Management fund contributions are set for periods of up to 12 months, to meet actual or expected costs.
Frequently asked questions
Who decides the maintenance fees?
The MCST, by ordinary resolution at a general meeting. It sets the amounts that are reasonable and necessary for the management fund (regular upkeep, insurance and running costs) and the sinking fund (major repairs and replacements).
What happens if I don't pay my contributions?
Unpaid contributions can bear interest from 30 days after they are due, unless the MCST decides otherwise. If you still don't pay within 14 days of a written demand, it is an offence, with a fine of up to $10,000, and the MCST can recover the debt in court.
Where do disputes go?
Disputes between owners, or with the management council, are private matters. Concerns about by-laws can be raised at the next general meeting or taken to the Strata Titles Boards.
Does a new owner inherit unpaid contributions?
A new owner can be jointly and severally liable with the previous owner for contributions and interest that were unpaid when they became the owner, so your lawyer should check for arrears before completion.
Related terms
Sources
- Building (Strata Management) Act 2004, sections 24 and 38 to 40 (Singapore Statutes Online)
- What to know as a condo owner (BCA)
- MCST and strata management (BCA)
Every figure on this page was checked against the official government sources above on 6 Nov 2026. See our editorial policy.
This is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice.