The Sectional Title Schemes Management Act (STSMA) provides clear instructions as to how improvements should be handled in sectional title schemes. In the blog post below, we detail below some guidelines on how to deal with improvements in your unit or exclusive use area, and improvements on common property and the requirements for making such improvements. Improvement of your unit Owners are...
The Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) was established in terms of the Community Schemes Service Act 9 of 2011 to regulate the conduct of parties within community schemes and to ensure their good governance. When an owner or occupier has a dispute relating to the administration of that scheme, they are able to approach CSOS for assistance to resolve such dispute. Not...
The Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, 8 of 2011 (STSMA) stipulates that bodies corporate must hold their annual general meeting (AGM) within four months from year-end, every financial year. Here are important factors to consider in order to run a successful AGM: Notice of the AGM The Sectional Title Act requires the notice of an AGM to be sent to all owners...
Maintenance issues in Sectional Title Schemes can lead to heated debates with questions around who is ultimately responsible for repairs and costs being very common. The Sectional Titles Scheme Management Act 8 of 2011 (“The STSMA”) stipulates that the body corporate must maintain the common property while unit owners are responsible for maintaining own sections. Exclusive Use Areas are typically the...
Owners can be left frustrated when they have planned an alteration or renovation and then realize that they require the trustees’ approval before any work can be carried out. This is why it is important that owners familiarize themselves with the rules of the body corporate so that planned alterations and renovation can proceed without any unnecessary delays. Below are some...