12 Mar

Posted at 17:46h in Property

Climate change is no longer a distant concern - it is already affecting South African sectional title schemes and HOAs. From rising insurance premiums to water shortages and extreme weather, trustees must begin planning now to safeguard their buildings, budgets, and residents. Here’s how climate change is reshaping community living and what your scheme can do about it. Rising insurance risks Insurers are...

16 Aug

Posted at 08:51h in Uncategorized

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...

11 Jul

Posted at 08:08h in Uncategorized

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...

27 May

Posted at 15:58h in Property

As a body corporate cannot function without funds, managing the scheme’s funds is one of the most important responsibilities the trustees have. While the trustees make decisions on how and when the funds must be allocated, they do not actually manage the funds themselves - this function falls on the managing agent. This is where problems sometimes arise and it is...