The summer season in South Africa brings increased festivities and celebrations. Holidays such as Halloween, Guy Fawkes, Christmas and New Years Eve mean increased socialisation. It is meant to be a time we rest, relax, recalibrate and reconnect with friends and family. Unfortunately, this period can create excessive noise nuisance in schemes.
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Introduction It feels like recently I have been seeing stormy weather (strong winds, heavy rain, hail and even snow) and natural disasters wreak havoc and cause expensive damages to personal
Have you considered waterproofing before winter? Read More »
This case was heard on 28 August 2024 and decided on 10 September 2024 by De Beer AJ (Acting Judge of the High Court, Gauteng Division). The application was for summary judgment as embodied in rule 32 of the Uniform Rules of Court.
Case discussion on SS Glen High v Kruger (10 September 2024) Read More »
A sale in execution is when an individual has not been able to make their monthly home loan repayments, and their property is sold on to make the money that they owe back.
Purchasing Properties Through Sale in Execution Read More »
I often get inspired to write my articles based off practical questions asked on the Sectional Title Living in SA Facebook forum. A topic that often causes confusion is the maintenance responsibility for pipes, wires, cables and ducts. Recently a member asked the following question:
Who is responsible for Pipes, Wires, Cables and Ducts? Read More »
Over the years I have addressed the question of whether a trustee can be appointed as an employee of the body corporate on various occasions. Can, for example, a duly elected trustee be appointed as the caretaker of the scheme in terms of an employment contract?
Can Trustees also be Employees of the Body Corporate? Read More »
The body corporate needs to collect different contributions from different parties to ensure the scheme is well maintained and administered for the benefit of all owners. In this article I will set out the different types of contributions that the trustees are responsible for collecting on behalf of the body corporate
A list of Contributions due in Sectional Title Schemes Read More »
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