Vistana Heights House owners’ predicament

 

I have been trying to organise a meeting between house owners and the developer, Topwira Corporation Sdn Bhd. to discuss issues that matter.

I am in receipt of a letter from a lawyer acting on behalf of the developer which states that I have no right to represent my son living in the US who has bought a house in Vistana Heights.

The letter states that I or the other purchasers may proceed to engage Solicitors to communicate with their clients on any matter touching on the Taman Puncak Vistana.

For more than half a year, the house owners have been wanting to have a simple discussion with the developer but their solicitor is saying that a meeting cannot be held without the owners paying for a room to be booked by the developer, for a meeting, in a hotel and to pay for the consultants representing the developer. Is this not meant to bother, embarrass and cause legal expenses to the house owners?

Instigating litigation

Isn’t there a law or rule against fomenting (instigating) litigation in our state?

I believe, a lawyer should give advice to his client honestly and in good faith.

All lawyers have a vital role to play in improving access to justice that is cost effective.

Lawyers should try and not abuse the process of the court. They should ensure that valuable time of the court is saved. The danger to involve the house owners in vexatious litigation should be carefully avoided. A lawyer should not instigate litigation solely to harass or subdue someone.

Is there any opinion from legal eagles in Sabah?