Breach of contract in the pre-project selling of the Malioboro Park View apartment in Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Learning outcomes This study has four main learning objectives. First, to analyze the legal framework related to pre-project selling in Indonesia and the role of consumer protection in property disputes. Second, to evaluate the forms of breach of contract in property sale and purchase agreements and their impact on buyers. Third, to assess the responsibilities of the parties in property transactions, especially developers and marketing agents. Fourth, to design alternatives for resolving property disputes based on real case studies. Case overview/synopsis This case study raises issues in the practice of pre-project selling through the Malioboro Park View Apartment project in Yogyakarta. In this case, Erwin, a consumer, purchased two apartment units marketed by the developer through a pre-project selling scheme or indent system with the help of a marketing agent. Although he had made the payment, Erwin did not receive his apartment units on time as promised because the project experienced obstacles in the licensing process. This raises legal issues related to breach of contract and consumer protection in property transactions. Complexity academic level Intermediate to High/Final Year undergraduate and postgraduate students. Supplementary material Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 2: Built Environment.