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Ombudsman vs Litigation in community schemes | What the court has ruled – Sarah Sydenham
Summervale Lifestyle Estate is a retirement village in Strand, Western Cape. It was built in phases, on a piece of land called “Erf 5”, starting...
Who Pays for Resultant Damage in Sectional Title? By Jennifer Paddock
The question of who is responsible for resultant damage is one of the most common, and often misunderstood, issues in sectional title schemes. Consider this...
Student housing gold rush could cost landlords over R100,000 By Neale Petersen
Student housing demand creates opportunity & risk South Africa’s severe shortage of student accommodation is driving growing numbers of homeowners to convert their properties into student housing....
Latest SARS annual income tax return filing update for community schemes.
The taxation of community schemes and in particular the assignment and delegation of responsibilities within the industry at large has not historically been fully compliant...
Must Pre-2016 Sectional Title Rules Be Submitted to CSOS? By Jennifer Paddock
When the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act No. 8 of 2011 (STSMA) came into operation on 7 October 2016, it fundamentally changed the legal landscape...
Boundary walls done right! Wiesinger O’Dwyer Inc.
Boundary walls between neighbouring properties are key to defining property lines and ensuring the privacy and security of your property. Yet, boundary walls often also...
Why sectional title education is crucial for the homeowner community – Justin Mason – Sectional Title Solutions Chairman
For most people, their home is their biggest and most important asset. However, unlike other big assets, the sectional title home tends to be the...
Appointment of a managing agent – an option or obligation? The Advisory
By Ané de Klerk A sectional title managing agent is a person who delivers specific services to one or more bodies corporate. These services can be...
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – DID A JUDGE JUST FIND THE ISSUING OF CSOS ADJUDICATION ORDERS WITHOUT HOLDING A HEARING PROCEDURALLY UNFAIR? Ané de Klerk
Administrative Management, Community Schemes Ombud Service By Ané de Klerk On 9 May 2023 Acting Judge van Niekerk heard a review application brought by a...
Selling your property? Here’s what to do if you’ve lost your title deed – Kloppers Inc
Owning your own home is a significant milestone. With this achievement comes the responsibility of managing vital documents, such as your Title Deed, a...
