Fine Alert: Strata Owners and Residents Face Sanctions for Skipping Safe‑Distancing Rules
On Monday, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) rapped 230+ condominiums for beating the “stay‑home, stay‑safe” playbook. Four residents and one management company got slapped with fines—just the way the rules are meant to stick.
What Went Wrong?
- Amber Road – The MCST (Management Corporation Strata Title) failed to shut down all shared facilities. Result? A resident ended up working out in the gym, the same way you’d inadvertently break a rule by going to the gym during a lockdown.
- Irrawaddy Road – A resident used the pool without observing spacing protocols.
- Flora Road – A parent let her kids play by the pool with the typical “no social distancing” vibe.
- Sims Drive – Someone couldn’t be found wearing a mask at the entrance. Classic sneaky‑button‑right‑where‑it‑shouldn’t be.
Fine Breakdown
The MCST was fined $1,000, while each resident received $300. That’s a total of $2,300 in bills that could have been avoided with a little supervision.
BCA’s Take‑away
All common areas must be closed for the time being. Residents are kindly (and sternly) told:
- No social hangouts inside or outside the estate.
- Mask on if you’re stepping out for a legitimate reason, even if it’s just the front of your building.
MCSTs and managing agents are urged to bump up the reminders. BCA wants folks to step up their “safe‑distancing” game and cooperate—or risk another fine. They’re running random checks this circuit breaker period, playing detective in the crowd.
Report the Cheaters
Residents can tip off MCSTs or managing agents if they notice non‑compliance. BCA’s enforcement squad keeps a sharp eye on the estates, ready to flick alerts if someone dips in.
Bottom Line
Don’t think “staying home” equals “no rules.” The cops in mask‑and‑clean forklifts are watching. Better keep the common halls closed, wash those hands, and wear your mask—because the cost of ignoring these rules goes way beyond $300 or $1,000. Stay safe, stay compliant, or you’ll end up on the fine list.
