One of the most important responsibilities trustees have is to ensure that their scheme is adequately insured against unforeseen events such as storm damage or destruction by fire. Sectional title legislation obligates bodies corporate to have independent property valuations performed for insurance replacement purposes every three years. The benefits of regular valuations Prior to the changes in legislation, bodies corporate rarely had independent...

It is not uncommon for trustees and owners to be unsure about which rules are valid and enforceable in their schemes; some may not even be aware of their scheme’s rules. Changes to the sectional title legislation on 7 October 2016 has further added to the confusion. This is where the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA) is helpful in understanding...