Legal
Sectional title and POPI Act – What it means for you
The POPI Act has an effect on the access to and processing of information in sectional title schemes.
Stratafin news
Read news, views, and insights on all subjects relating to community housing schemes, bodies corporate, and homeowner associations.
Legal
Sectional Title appearance rules and what it means for owners
Many people buy into Community Schemes for the added benefit of a harmonious appearance with little individual effort. Let’s explore what the act says.
Legal
The collection of levies in schemes that have illegal extensions
Illegal extensions on a Sectional Title unit can be a source of contention within the Body Corporate. In this article we discuss the various effects it can have.
Legal
What is common property in Community Schemes?
Do you know what common property in a Community Scheme is? In this article we will break down what the STSMA define common property as, in detail. The community element of sectional title schemes requires
Legal
Can we install separate meters in a Sectional Title Scheme?
The installation of separate meters in a Sectional Title Scheme offers the benefit of electricity and water expenses to be allocated to the owner of the section
Financial
Body Corporate Insurance – What you need to know
Read more about the responsibilities that bodies corporate have when it comes to insurance. A Scheme has certain statutory responsibilities in regard to body corporate insurance
Legal
How to create new parking bays with the Sectional Title Parking Regulations
The limited availability of parking spaces remains a problem within sectional title parking regulations. Older schemes were developed without sufficient parking bays. Nowadays many households own two or more vehicles.
Legal
Installing Pools in Exclusive Use areas
This means summer is around the corner, and we can enjoy more time outdoors. Swimming is a favourite warm weather activity for many. One of the questions I often get asked is what process must be followed, and what authorisation is required for the installation of swimming pools on exclusive use areas within sectional title schemes.
Legal
Can a body corporate disconnect electricity and water from owners with Arrear levies?
The question of can a body corporate disconnect electricity and water of owners in arrears with their levies was very recently considered by Wilson, AJ of the Gauteng Local Division High Court in Lion Ridge Body Corporate v Alexander
Legal
Can HOA traffic fines be imposed?
Can HOA traffic fines be imposed upon the residents as stipulated in their conduct rules? Considering the various Act’s involved, here is what the latest Case Law says.
