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Who is responsible for Pipes, Wires, Cables and Ducts?
Introduction 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
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Can Trustees also be Employees of the Body Corporate?
Introduction 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
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A list of Contributions due in Sectional Title Schemes
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…
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Who and what is the body corporate?
In terms of section 1 of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 (“the STSMA”) ‘‘body corporate’’, in relation to a building and the land in a sectional title scheme, means the body corporate of that building. This definition does not shed much light on what the body corporate is.
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Swimming Pool safety in Body Corporates
Neither the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 (the “STSM Act”); nor the prescribed management rules (the “PMRs”) or prescribed conduct rules (the “PCRs”) made thereunder contain any provisions that specifically deal with the granting consent or setting out the process for the installation and safety requirements of swimming pools within the scheme.
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How AI Can Revolutionize Property Management in South African Sectional Schemes
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), property managers are now equipped with powerful tools to streamline their operations, enhance efficiency, and improve the living experience for residents.
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Making an application for dispute resolution to the CSOS part 2
Introduction 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
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Body corporate’s duty to keep financial records
Introduction The body corporate, through the trustees (or managing agent if one is appointed), have various duties to compile, keep and make financial records available to members of the body
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Trustees need to be in the know
Introduction The elected trustees of a sectional title schemes have been given many powers and duties in the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, 8 of 2011 (“the STSM Act”). In
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The Different Types of Homeowners Associations (HOA’s)
Introduction In South Africa there are many types of community schemes. I am often asked what homeowners’ association (HOA) is. A HOA is a legal body in which the individual properties
