By K. C. Vijayan, Law Correspondent

SHOULD the operator of serviced apartments be considered a landlord or a businessman supplying services such as lodgings, laundry and security?

The High Court answered this last week when it was decided that the operator should be treated as a landlord, who makes money from renting the apartments.

The decision has great implications for the bottom lines of those in the business, as this has been seen as a grey area in the past, said property consultant Ku Swee Yong.

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