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PETALING JAYA: Property owners in Kuala Lumpur who have not been able to find tenants can request a refund of their appraisal fees.
Called a “vacancy allowance,” the amount of the discount will depend on the type, location, and length of time the premises have not been rented.
The Kuala Lumpur City Council (DBKL) said there are 646,061 appraisal accounts in the capital.
Of this number, 529,770 (82%) accounts are residential units, while another 116,291 (18%) are commercial units.
“DBKL is aware of the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected various sectors of Kuala Lumpur.
“There are many residential and commercial premises that are affected by not having tenants for a long period of time.
“Vacancy allocation for vacant and vacant premises is made in accordance with Section 162 of the Local Governments Act 1976,” DBKL said in a statement on Wednesday (November 4).
Conditions for the reduced rate include that the premises be at least 1,000 square feet, for rent only, in good condition, and that the landlord has made sufficient efforts, such as advertising, to find tenants.
Applications can be made by filling out the DBKL Vacancy Assignment Form, available online at www.dbkl.gov.my or at your office.
Owners must also attach proof of advertising and original copies of water and electricity bills for the last three months.
DBKL also said it would visit the facilities upon request.
The DBKL finance department will send an approval letter to the owner after calculating the refund.
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