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GAUTENG SEMINAR 18 APRIL 2008.
The next seminar will be held at the Old Edwardian Club and very interesting topics will be discussed e.g.
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Implementation of New Rates Act - Erika Naude, Director rates Johannesburg.
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New training dispensation for Agents - Renata Luithardt, College of Property Management and more.
Book early to prevent disappointment - Contact Johan van Rensburg on 072 267 8082
EVENTS IN THE NEAR FUTURE
GAUTENG NORTH: 10 MAY 08: SEMINAR - TRUSTEES IN ACTION
KWAZULU NATAL: 31 MAY 08: TRUSTEE TRAINING & 11 JUNE 08: SEMINAR
GAUTENG: 5 JUNE 08: SEMINAR
NEW DURBAN RATES "FINAL NAIL IN COFFIN OF AFFORDABILITY"
A survey among Pinetown home owners by a leading Durban property group shows that eThekwini Municipality's proposed new rating system could result in thousands of people being forced to sell their homes.
For more on this visit www.rodneyhayter.com 31 March 2008.
WHAT IS THE SITUATION IN YOUR REGION?????
EMERGENCY MEETINGS???
Annexure 8(53) of the S/T Act provides for a special meeting in 14 days.
What if the Trustees are seriously in the wrong (or wrongdoing) and the owners wants to act immediately against the trustees. Now they must wait 14 days during which period the trustees can cover their tracks.
Shouldn't there be an "Emergency Meeting" clause in the Act or PMR?
Owners must have the means to convene a meeting within a few days to protect their interest. Perhaps the quorum for such a meeting may be more strict than for the other meetings.
What is your view on this matter??? Should this be referred to the Regulation Board????
Visit this website if you want to steep up your knowledge on sectional title. Here are some questions and answers (summarized) found on this website. Visit the website for more detail.
Q: I am renting a unit in a S/T scheme and I used a room in my unit as my office. I know I have to request from all the owners' permission……………
A: You yourself have no right to make any such request to the B/C, as you are a tenant. Only the owner can do that.
Q: Our house rules state that if the owner has two vehicles, one vehicle needs to be parked in his garage and with permission from the Trustees he may park the other vehicle on the premises. This house rule was established because there has been a shortage of parking in recent months.
A: Firstly your "house rules" have no legal standing. Offenders can refuse to pay any fine you may impose. If you want to be able to impose fines, you will need to incorporate them into your Conduct Rules. This means holding a Special General Meeting, and getting approval for the new rule; then submitting the amendment to the Deeds Office.
Q: My problem is a leaking exit pipe from my shower. I stay in an upstairs unit, and my neighbour downstairs has a leak in her roof, which we suspect is from our shower. The cause of the leak is in the opinion of a plumber, due to the waterproofing not performed correctly during construction. (5 years ago……………..)
A: The B/C insurance policy will not cover the damage as it would if it were the result of a sudden event such as a breakage or bursting.
For the answers to the following 2 questions, please visit this website:
Q1: I am the chairman of a newly established B/C. The developer is demanding repayment of the electricity deposit he paid to Eskom from the B/C. Is this claim irregular??
Q2: I have read numerous articles on the new property rates which will be charged to individual S/T units in June 2008, but still I'm in the dark as to what the rates consist of?
CHANGES IN CONTACT DETAILS
Please inform the National Secretary (and your Regional Secretary) of any changes i.r.o your contact details. Especially your e-mail address as most of our communication is done via e-mail.
THINGS TURN OUT BEST FOR THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE BEST OUT OF THE WAY THINGS TURN OUT.
(Art Linkletter)
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