Managing agent When a body corporate enlists the services of a managing agent, both parties should ensure that the management agreement between the managing agent and the body corporate complies with the requirements as set out in the STSMA Regulations, i.e., the agreement may not endure longer than three years. The managing agent can attend all meetings and provide advice but may...
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...
A holder of an exclusive use area (EUA) has the exclusive right to the use and enjoyment of the EUA and can make minor improvements to the area. However, the holder must ensure that any improvements do not detract from the appearance of the section or the common property. The holder of the EUA will require written consent from the trustees...
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...