In order for an owner to be able to lawfully keep a pet on the property, they need written consent from the trustees of the body corporate, and the trustees may not unreasonably withhold such consent. Conditions The trustees may impose any reasonable conditions for the pet to stay on the property and when such conditions are breached, the trustees will be...

Section 4(c) of the Sectional Title Schemes Management Act No. 8 of 2011 provides that the body corporate may exercise the power to purchase, hire, or otherwise acquire movable property for the use of owners for their enjoyment or protection, or in connection with the enjoyment or protection of the common property. With increasing concerns for safety and security, more people are carefully weighing...

Prescribed management rule (“PMR”) 7 requires owners who want to nominate trustees to do so in writing accompanied by written consent from the nominated person at least 48 hours before the annual general meeting (AGM). If the number of nominations received before the AGM equals the number of trustees decided upon at the AGM, there will be no need for...

What does a sectional title owner actually own? A sectional title owns a unit in the sectional title scheme, which consists of a section (i.e., flat or townhouse) and an undivided share (or percentage) of the common property. Some parts of the common property can also be designated as exclusive use areas (i.e. parking bay or private garden) How does voting at an...