The body corporate’s property
By Anton Kelly We all understand that the body corporate of a sectional title scheme does not own the common property, the common property is co-owned by the individuals who own … Continue reading
“You’re blocking my view!” – Do you have the right to a view?
By Zerlinda van der Merwe Is there a building, structure or tree in your scheme that is obstructing your view of Table Mountain, the ocean, or the banks of the … Continue reading
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
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
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
Duties of managing agents
By Anton Kelly Managing agents get a lot of criticism from owners. No doubt some is justified – we all make mistakes and sometimes have gaps in our expert knowledge. To … Continue reading
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