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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.
Do sectional title levies expire or prescribe?
Discuss the various laws and how they apply to the various parts of living in Sectional Title and the levies to determine whether Sectional Title levies prescribe.
The duty to account to members on the body corporate annual financial statements
Body corporates and trustees need to follow guidelines and rules when handling the finances of the scheme to ensure the money is not mismanaged and all members of the body corporate are satisfied with the funds.
The Developer’s responsibility in regard to the first General Meeting
In simple terms the developer owns the land on which the scheme is built. The developer then works with architects, engineers, builders, land surveyors, the local municipality, conveyancers, and the deeds registry to establish the buildings on the land that will make up the scheme. Once the first unit is sold the body corporate is formed.
Ways in which Common Property can be legally structured
The community property element of sectional title schemes comes into play when we refer to common property. The body corporate must maintain the common property (while owners must each maintain their section). There are various ways in which the body corporate can restructure and reallocate common property legally
Making an application for dispute resolution to the CSOS
The Community Schemes Ombud Service (the “CSOS”) is a quick and cheap alternative dispute resolution body designed to resolve administrative disputes in all types of community schemes, including sectional title schemes. The CSOS is designed to provide an alternative
Demystifying Duets Understanding Shared Property Ownership
Watch the latest insightful webinar, hosted by Willie Roos (Stratafin), Abrie Snyman (Multiprof Property Intelligence), Mike Addison (Addsure) and Johlene Wasserman (JW Consultants) discussing the do’s and don’ts of living in a Duet…
Regaining Financial Stability for Schemes under Administration
Join us for our upcoming webinar as Willie Roos from Stratafin, Veronica Bhengu and Hendrik Brits from Confiance Administrative Solutions will be giving us an exclusive insight into regaining control of finances within community schemes.
Unpacking the relationship between Property Practitioners and Service Providers
Join our Webinar while we listen to Willie Roos, CEO of Stratafin and Dilen Heershop, Director of DTB Attorneys give insight into the relationship between Property Practitioners and Service Providers.
