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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
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.
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
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.
Introduction It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! As the year draws to an end the trustees may wish to take stock of where the management of the scheme
Introduction What is the procedure for the removal of trustees? Trustees must be elected at the first general meeting of the body corporate and then at each subsequent AGM. In
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