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07 Nov

Posted at 09:01h in Property

A recent ruling by the Johannesburg High Court has brought some clarity for sectional title schemes, especially on collecting overdue levies and recovering legal costs when members do not pay. The case, SS Glen High Body Corporate v. M. Kruger NO (2023/055133), addressed issues many schemes face: can they recover legal fees incurred when chasing unpaid levies? Why this matters for...

10 Nov

Posted at 11:52h in Property

The income from levies is what enables a body corporate to pay for services provided and maintenance of the common property. As members in the scheme are proportionately responsible for their share of levies, it is essential that they pay their levies timeously. When members do not pay their levies, it can quickly result in financial distress for the body...