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Case discussion on Montrose Mews Body Corporate v Matlose Moela
Case discussion on Montrose Mews Body Corporate v Matlose Moela NO (2003/019308) [2024] ZAGPJHC 198 (7 March 2024)
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Sectional Title Debt Traps – What you need to know
We address the issue of Debt Traps. A Debt trap means that the Body Corporate owes a large amount of money to one or more financial institutions or service providers without an end in sight for the repayments.
Arrear levies
Levy Debt Collection – The Process explained and the Time Periods exposed
What is a levy? A levy is an amount determined by the Trustees of a Body Corporate payable by each owner/member of the scheme in proportion to the size of
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Year-end checklist from a Body Corporate perspective
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 stands. This article will set out a list of things that the trustees may wish to address or conclude going into the festive period.
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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
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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 located in holiday destination hotspots often let their units to short-term tenants.
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Holiday checklist – What to remember before going away
This article will set out a few important things to remember before going away, such that we can truly soak up the sun and enjoy our holidays away from home without any unnecessary stresses.
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How To Effectively Manage A Community Scheme?
In situations where people must cohabit and utilise the same shared space, utilities, facilities or resources, proper management is necessary to ensure that such use is equitable, fair and in line with the agreed standards and shared rules,
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Can a developer vote on matters in which he has a direct interest?
Where the developer is a trustee, he or she is disqualified from voting on matters in which he or she has a direct interest. The legislative provisions that require the prohibition relate to the trustee’s fiduciary responsibility.
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Improvements to exclusive use areas in Community Schemes
Owners of sections may have portions of the common property for their exclusive use. Exclusive use areas can either be registered on the sectional plan or created in the management or conduct rules.
