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...
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...
In this blog, we address the confusion around exclusive use areas (EUAs) in sectional title schemes. EUAs comprises parts of the common property where specific owners enjoy exclusive use and enjoyment of these areas. The different types of usages allocated to EUAs include parking bays, storerooms, balconies, roof terraces, gardens and garages. Registering EUAs Exclusive use areas are allocated to owners...
Sectional title is filled with procedural requirements that need to be followed by owners, trustees and the body corporate to achieve certain objectives. Extending a section or improving an exclusive use area (EUA) falls within specific requirements of the Act. It is important to note the difference between the two and what is required for each of them. Extending a section A section...