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Three ways to get funding to deal with levy defaulters
Community Schemes with financial restraints can obtain funding for levy defaulters through outside funders. Here are 3 types of funding for Community Schemes.
How to build and sustain a Community Scheme compliance program
Compliance can be a daunting topic, especially for Trustees and Managing Agents in the Community Schemes Industry. In this article, we discuss how to build and sustain a Community Scheme compliance program.
Can we install separate meters in a Sectional Title Scheme?
The installation of separate meters in a Sectional Title Scheme offers the benefit of electricity and water expenses to be allocated to the owner of the section
Easy ways to protect and secure your body corporate funds
Efficient financial management is one, if not the most, important function of the body corporate. The body corporate funds need to be accurately budgeted for the expenses for the next
The installation of solar panels in Community Schemes
Installation of solar panels in Sectional Titles Schemes can be tricky with all the rules within the community schemes. Let’s discuss these schematics.
The installation of individual solar panels in Sectional Titles Schemes
Installing individual solar panels in Sectional Titles Schemes can be tricky with all the rules within the community schemes. Lets discuss these schematics.
Sectional Title Insurance For Owners – What you need to know
In this article, we set out the requirements that are placed on owners with regards to Sectional Title insurance.
Body Corporate Insurance – What you need to know
Read more about the responsibilities that bodies corporate have when it comes to insurance.
No quorum at annual meetings? How this affects resolutions and decision-making by the Body Corporate
Can you take resolutions at a meeting if it is no longer quorate – let’s discuss what the law says and how to deal with it in meetings.
Installing pools in sections
In this article, we will be discussing the final aspect of swimming pools in Community Schemes, more specifically installing pools in sections.
How to create new parking bays with the Sectional Title Parking Regulations
Older schemes in South Africa were developed without sufficient parking bays. Find out how this can be fixed with the Sectional Title parking regulations.
Installing pools on exclusive use areas
In this article we will discuss the various issues in regards to swimming pools on exclusive use areas and what the law says.
Can a body corporate disconnect electricity and water from owners in arrears with their levies?
In this article, we discuss the question of can a body corporate disconnect electricity and water from owners in arrears with their levies.
Installing swimming pools on common property
Spring has sprung! This means summer is around the corner, and we can enjoy more time outdoors. Swimming is a favourite warm weather activity for many. One of the questions
Can HOA traffic fines be imposed?
Can HOA traffic fines be imposed upon the residents as stipulated in their conduct rules? Considering the various Act’s involved, here is what the latest Case Law says.
7 Factors to consider to enclose balconies in sectional title
Do you know what consent is required and what considerations apply when an owner requests permission to enclose balconies in sectional title? Read more to find out.
Change of use in sectional title sections or exclusive use areas
The issue of change of use in sectional title arises when owners decide to use parts of their sections or exclusive use areas for a purpose other than it was intended
The installation of individual generators in units in sectional titles schemes
Can you install a generator in your unit within a community scheme? What the law says about the various factors involved.
The appointment of Executive Managing Agents
The appointment of an Executive Managing Agent for various bodies corporates is fast becoming a hot topic. Learn more about it and what the various law says about this next step in community schemes.
The installation of generators in sectional title complexes
Can your community scheme install generators in the scheme? How the body corporate can navigate the power cuts in South Africa to ensure the fair usage of generators and alternative energy sources.
Can a body corporate cut off my electricity?
I often get asked whether the trustees are entitled to disconnect an owner’s body corporate electricity in circumstances where their levies are in arrears.
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.
Who is responsible for the maintenance of Garage Doors
Who is responsible for maintaining garage doors?
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
Enforcing rules on short-term holiday tenants over the holidays
Introduction This festive time of year brings with it increased numbers of holiday makers. Investment owners in sectional title schemes located in holiday destination hotspots often let their units to
What are the rules for short-term holiday tenants over the holidays?
What are the rules for short-term holiday tenants over the holidays? This festive time of year brings with it increased numbers of holiday makers. Investment owners in sectional title schemes
Holiday checklist – What to remember before going away
For many years I used to be sad that I lived in the Southern Hemisphere during the festive period. I dreamed of the quintessential snowy white Christmas with hot chocolate
