Articles
Responsibility for pest control in sectional title schemes
Although many may consider “pests” within the context of sectional title schemes to mean nosy neighbours; difficult short-term tenants or the dreaded “Karen” of the scheme
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Read news, views, and insights on all subjects relating to community housing schemes, bodies corporate, and homeowner associations.
AGM/SGM
Dealing with Sections, Common Property and Exclusive Use Areas
Introduction Community living means that owners and occupiers live in close proximity and need to share space and amenities. The Sectional Titles legislation deals with any of the consequential negative
AGM/SGM
When can a Trustee be replaced?
Introduction Owners can appoint another person as a proxy to attend general meetings. In contrast, trustees cannot appoint a proxy to attend trustee meetings on their behalf. Trustees often incorrectly
AGM/SGM
Can trustees consent to changes to common property?
Introduction Recently I was approached by a client who owns a unit in a mixed-use scheme. The trustees had authorised the installation of an air vent and extractor fan for
Body Corporates
What can be done when an owner fails to maintain their section?
Section 13(1)© of the STSM Act states that an owner must repair and maintain his or her section in a state of good repair and, in respect of an exclusive use area, keep it in a clean and neat condition.
Festive
Year-end checklist from a Body Corporate perspective
Introduction It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! As the year draws to an end the trustees may wish to take stock of where the management of the scheme
Legal
What is the procedure for the removal of trustees?
Introduction What is the procedure for the removal of trustees? Trustees must be elected at the first general meeting of the body corporate and then at each subsequent AGM. In
