Appointing an auditor
By Dr Carryn Melissa Durham I was inspired to write this article after reading a recent post on the Paddocks Facebook page. What does the legislation say in this regard? … Continue reading
New Paddocks Courses and Workshops on Community Scheme Management
By Anton Kelly Community scheme management is becoming ever more complex and demanding. Even five years ago, few people in the industry were overly concerned about the Consumer Protection Act, … Continue reading
Proxies
By Zerlinda van der Merwe Sometimes the number of proxies received by the body corporate can mean the difference between whether the quorum requirements of a general meeting will be … Continue reading
Special resolution required to terminate managing agent’s contract
By Anton Kelly Can the managing agent contract contain the term that a special resolution is required to authorise notice of the termination of the contract? This interesting question came … Continue reading
Arbitration
By Zerlinda van der Merwe “When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?” – Benjamin Franklin Prescribed Management Rule (“PMR”) 71 of Annexure 8 of … Continue reading
Visitor parking bays in sectional title schemes
By Carryn Melissa Durham In this Carryn’s Corner article I would like to address the contentious topic of visitor parking bays in sectional title schemes. It’s no secret that parking … Continue reading
Three ways for trustees to take resolutions
By Carryn Melissa Durham Trustees, as the executive of the body corporate, are tasked with the day-to-day management of the scheme. This means that they need to meet regularly to … Continue reading
Incomplete AGM
By Anton Kelly Sectional title schemes are required to hold an annual general meeting (the AGM). This is the only meeting of owners that is required as a routine. At … Continue reading
Checklist for managing agent contract
By Anton Kelly It’s surprising to hear that not all sectional title schemes have a written contract with their managing agent! I guess, if there is a long-standing good relationship … Continue reading
Homeowners’ Associations – Levy collection from demand to execution
By Zerlinda van der Merwe When a member of a homeowners’ association (“HOA”) is in arrears with their levy contributions, the trustees (of a Common Law association) or directors (of a … Continue reading
What does it mean for a trustee to be of unsound mind?
By Carryn Melissa Durham I was inspired to write this blog article after reading a recent post on the Paddocks Facebook page. What does the legislation say in this regard? Prescribed … Continue reading
PAIA manual submission
By Zerlinda van der Merwe I am sure that by now you are aware that the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) requires private bodies (including bodies … Continue reading
Subdivision and consolidation of sections
By Carryn Melissa Durham Initially the developer determines how the sectional plan will divide the buildings into sections and common property. It may be that in an owner is not satisfied … Continue reading
Press Release: CSOS and STSM draft regulations Consultation Process
By Professor Graham Paddock The draft regulations under the Sectional Titles Schemes Management (STSM) Act, No. 8 of 2011, and the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS), Act, No. 9 of … Continue reading
Thinking Inside the Box 