Review and approval of amended sectional title rules by the CSOS
By Paddocks Since the introduction of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 (“the STSMA”) on 7 October 2016, within 10 days of obtaining the required member approval … Continue reading
Keeping a dog in a sectional title unit – reasonable trustee considerations
By Zerlinda van der Merwe Samantha wishes to keep a Yorkshire terrier, as a pet in her sectional title unit. As Samantha is a rule-abiding member of the body corporate, … Continue reading
Rules restricting tenants in sectional title schemes
By Carryn Melissa Durham There are two types of owners in sectional title schemes: those who reside in their units, and those who do not. The latter are investment owners who … Continue reading
Pets and property prices in sectional title schemes
By guest writer: Estie Kretschmer A few months ago I read an article by Jennifer Paddock (1), where she mentioned an Australian study about the positive influence of pet-friendly complexes on property … Continue reading
Save Sweet Sophie! A Case Study of Trustees Withdrawing Consent
By Carryn Melissa Durham Paddocks received a post on its Facebook wall last night which touched the Paddocks FaceBook Fans and has inspired the Paddocks team to write this blog … Continue reading
Want to increase the value of your sectional title property? Pet friendly policies could help!
A recent survey of pet-friendly developments carried out in Queensland, Australia by PetsInTheCity.net.au yielded some interesting findings… People are willing to pay 5-10% more when buying an apartment or townhouse … Continue reading
Thinking Inside the Box 