Update on the third generation sectional title legislation
By Carryn Melissa Durham There has been lots of confusion regarding the third generation sectional titles legislation. Some of the questions I am often asked are: Are the new Acts … Continue reading
Liability for Levies When a Unit Changes Hands
By Jennifer Paddock Ordinary Levies The situation with ordinary/general levies is straightforward as it is catered for the Sectional Titles Act (the Act). Once the trustees have raised an ordinary … Continue reading
10 Questions Trustees Should Ask Before Approving Owner Changes to Common Property
By Jennifer Paddock In this post I recommend 10 questions the trustees should consider when an owner is seeking permission to permanently alter the common property. If an owner indicates … Continue reading
Unanimous Resolutions – How to Pass them PROPERLY
By Jennifer Paddock A unanimous resolution is the type of agreement amongst sectional title owners that is required for very important decisions such as: the sale or long lease (over … Continue reading
Can a Body Corporate Screen Tenants?
By Jennifer Paddock Letting agents are supposed to screen potential tenants from a financial perspective (credit history and current salary) as well as a security perspective (criminal records and the … Continue reading
Balcony Enclosure Cheat Sheet
by Jennifer Paddock Many schemes are initially built with open balconies but over the years certain owners decide they’d prefer their balcony to be enclosed. I live in an apartment … Continue reading
CheatSheet: Who Pays? Maintenance & Repairs
by Jennifer Paddock A major area of conflict in sectional title is the answer to the question: “who pays??” Who is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of a specific … Continue reading
