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
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
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.
Disputes arise frequently in sectional title schemes due to various factors such as the communal structure, common infrastructure, proximity of properties and shared costs. Sectional title scheme disputes could involve various parties including tenants, owners, trustees and the managing agent. If the dispute relates to financial and administrative issues then bookkeepers, accountants, auditors, SARS and lawyers could be involved
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.
Case discussion on Montrose Mews Body Corporate v Matlose Moela NO (2003/019308) [2024] ZAGPJHC 198 (7 March 2024) Introduction This case was heard on 14 February 2024 and decided on
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
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