This Ordinance provides rules relative to the subdivision of land and relevant titles in such divided land and common property. It prescribes that land, including the whole or a part of a building, may be subdivided by registering a strata plan in the manner provided by or under this Ordinance. The proprietors of strata lots contained in a strata plan, shall, upon registration of the plan, become a body corporate. The Ordinance sets out duties of a corporation and defines requirements of a strata plan. Strata plans may be unified.

These Regulations specify, in the Schedules, permitted development, i.e. development permitted without the requirement to apply for or obtain a grant of development permission. They shall apply to all land in the Islands except, among other things: (a) undeveloped Crown land, other than undeveloped Crown land in respect of which a lease has been granted; (b) land within a conservation area declared under the Physical Planning Ordinance; and (c) land within any declared area under the National Parks Ordinance.

These Regulations implement provisions of the Strata Titles Ordinance with respect to, among other things: the registry of strata plans to be kept by the Registrar; forms for certificates to be issued by a licensed surveyor or the Planning and Development Board; policies of insurance against damages of buildings; and powers of court where a building is damages.

Implements: Strata Titles Ordinance (Cap. 9.04). (2009-08-31)