AGM/SGM
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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AGM/SGM
Dealing with Sections, Common Property and Exclusive Use Areas
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
Compliance
How To Effectively Manage A Community Scheme?
Effective Community Scheme Management through Organisation In situations where people must cohabit and utilise the same shared space, utilities, facilities or resources, proper management is necessary to ensure that such
Compliance
Advancing Standards: The Quest For Professionalism in Community Schemes Management
ELEVATING COMMUNITY SCHEMES MANAGEMENT: A PATH TO PROFESSIONALISM
Compliance
An owner’s failure to maintain exclusive use areas
Introduction Owner failed to maintain an Exclusive use area? The body corporate retains the operational responsibility to maintain exclusive use areas, while the financial responsibility lies with the holder of
Compliance
Cancellation of an exclusive use area
Introduction Recently I received an interesting consultation request to give advice on the cancellation of an exclusive use storeroom. In this scenario the scheme had a storeroom that had been
Compliance
Signage in Sectional Title Schemes: Rules, Restrictions, and Recommendations
Discover the rules and restrictions around signage in sectional title schemes. Learn about the importance of maintaining a harmonious appearance.
Compliance
Can I have a pet in an apartment?
Can I have a pet in an apartment? In this article, we discuss how to establish whether the scheme is pet friendly or not.
Compliance
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.
