Lincoln Property Holdings (Private) Limited vs Condominium Management Authority and others – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO. 577/07-2021

In the case between Lincoln Property Holdings (Private) Limited and the Condominium Management Authority (including G.U. Upawansa and the Management Corporation of Cinnamon Garden Residencies), the court addressed whether the Petitioner was entitled to a Writ of Certiorari to quash the order issued by the 2nd Respondent regarding issues of maintenance fees, control of common property units, and alleged procedural unfairness. It was held that the Petitioner could not lawfully charge maintenance fees for periods prior to establishment of the Management Corporation, could not impose overdraft liabilities on the Corporation without adherence to proper procedure, and could not claim exclusive control over car parks and office units classified as common elements under the applicable law. Allegat