I recently had a discussion with a managing agent on the role of the chairperson in general meetings of the body corporate (“AGM meetings”). There is often confusion regarding the chairperson’s powers and responsibilities in this regard.
Introduction In my previous two articles I discussed improvements to common property requiring body corporate approval and minor changes to common property that are capable of being approved by the
Although many may consider “pests” within the context of sectional title schemes to mean nosy neighbours; this article is in reference to actual pests and the responsibility of pest control within sectional title schemes.
Introduction Community living means that owners and occupiers live in close proximity and need to share space and amenities. The Sectional Titles legislation deals with any of the consequential negative
Introduction Owners can appoint another person as a proxy to attend general meetings. In contrast, trustees cannot appoint a proxy to attend trustee meetings on their behalf. Trustees often incorrectly
Introduction Recently I was approached by a client who owns a unit in a mixed-use scheme. The trustees had authorised the installation of an air vent and extractor fan for
This article will be an analysis of the appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal (the SCA) which is cited as The Body Corporate of Marsh Rose v Steinmuller and Others (149/2022) [2023] ZASCA 143 (2 November 2023). The case was heard on 15 March 2023, and the SCA delivered their judgement on 2 November 2023.
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.
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