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The good, the bad and the ugly: Reviewing the first decade of the CSOS – Zerlinda van der Merwe
The Community Schemes Ombud Service Act 9 of 2011 (“the CSOSA”) came into force on 7 October 2016, alongside the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act...
Renegotiating After You’ve Signed: The Email That Ended a Property Sale
“Words are loaded pistols.” (Jean-Paul Sartre) In June 2018 a couple agreed to buy a house for R1.95 million. The sale was subject to two...
Can my HOA set stricter rules than the Municipality? Sarah Sydenham
If you own a home in a Homeowners Association (“HOA”) such as a residential estate or a gated development, you have probably come across two...
What Property Owners Should Know About Storm and Flood Insurance
With weather patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, property owners must ensure that they have the correct insurance policies to cover potential financial losses. As we recently...
Good governance in sectional title schemes: What the STSMA really demands by Zerlinda van der Merwe
If you’ve ever lived in a sectional title scheme, chances are you’ve encountered at least one governance horror story. The trustee who awarded the painting...
What the Information Regulator’s latest briefing means for your community scheme by Nicole Tavares
The Information Regulator recently marked ten years since establishment, and five since they began enforcement. The latest briefing from Adv. Pansy Tlakula, held 31 August...
Who Must Replace a Faulty Prepaid Meter in a Body Corporate?
Dilen Heerschop – HP Inc What happens when a prepaid water or electricity meter serving a unit requires maintenance, repair, or replacement? More importantly, does...
What Happens When a Scheme’s Rules Go Further Than the Law Allows – Dilen Heerschop – HP Inc
What happens when a scheme seeks to enforce an architectural restriction that is more onerous than the development rules permitted by the municipality? More importantly,...
The lowest offer can cost you the property – Neale Petersen
Low-ball offers on new listings often strengthen the seller’s negotiating position rather than secure a bargain.Buyer psychology and timing are just as important as the...
Cancelled Sale, Damaged Property. Who Pays? – Taylor & Finlay Attorneys
“You do not mend a broken vase by handing over a new one.” (Anonymous) When a property sale is cancelled, most people picture a straightforward...
