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
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 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
It is important to take note that no conduct rule can override the management rules. In terms of section 10(1) of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (the “STSM Act”), the management and conduct rules are both subject to the provisions of the STSM Act.
Prescribed conduct rules are a set of rules that cover various aspects of living in a sectional title schemes. These rules include…
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
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
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