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Important Notice!
Please note that the Paddocks office will be closed from 15 December 2014 to 4 January 2015.
 
We hope that you and your family have a wonderful festive season and a happy new year!
UCT Sectional Title Scheme Management Course
 
Do not forget to register for the 19th presentation of the UCT Sectional Title Scheme Management course.
Paddocks Year End Function
 
 
 
This year we were treated to a lovely afternoon lunch at Simon's restaurant in Groot Constantia for our Paddocks end of year staff function.
 
A great time was had by all!
Paddocks Club News
 
The Paddocks Club community members receive a video tutorial once a week.
 
This month we are proud to announce that we released our 200th video tutorial.
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December 2014 (Volume 9, Issue 12)
Dear Paddocks Press Fan,
This is the last Paddocks Press for 2014 and I hope that you have enjoyed the 12 issues we have sent this year.

In this final 2014 edition of Paddocks Press you can look forward to advice regarding updating your Home Owners' Association Memorandum of Incorporation, followed by how to make sure that your section is adequately insured. In the Thinking Inside the Box segment, follow the 12 steps in order to successfully chair body corporate meetings. Carryn talks about the festive season and what impact it could have on a sectional title scheme. Lastly, read about “Amending sectional plan” and “Must body corporate get involved in carrying out section repairs?” in our Q and A section.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for all of your support during this year. May you and your families have a wonderful festive season and may the New Year bring you all that you wish for!
Kind regards,
Graham

P.S. There is an option for late registrations for the UCT Sectional Title Scheme Management course. Do not hesitate, sign up!
Home Owners' Association
Updating your HOA’s Memorandum of Incorporation
By Graham Paddock
Although it is not obligatory, it really is necessary for Home Owner Associations, that are constituted as non-profit companies, to adopt a revised Memorandum of Incorporation.
 
In this article Graham explains why it is important to update your Home Owners' Association. (Reading time ± 2 min)
Read the full article...
Sectional Title Insurance
Make sure your section is adequately insured
By Anton Kelly
Many people redecorate or renovate their properties, particularly when they first acquire them. The renovations may significantly increase the value of the property. What does that mean for an owner of a unit in a sectional title scheme?

In this article Anton talks about what you as an owner, that has upgraded their sectional title property, should do about making sure that it remains adequately insured. (Reading time ± 2 min)
Read the full article...
Thinking Inside the Box - Blog post
12 Steps to successfully chair body corporate meetings
By Jennifer Paddock
Meetings in sectional title schemes often drag on. Without an effective chairperson, owners can go off on long-winded and wild tangents that leave the other members frustrated and restless. This is why it is vitally important that the person elected to serve as chairperson of the body corporate has effective "chairing" skills.

In this months blog post Jennifer covers 12 steps to successfully chair body corporate meetings. (Reading time ± 2 min)
Read the full article...
Carryn's Corner
The Christmas special
By Carryn Melissa Durham
It is almost time for the festive season to begin. This means everyone will be enjoying food, family, friends and festivities. But, what does this mean if you live in a sectional title scheme.

In this article Carryn discusses 2 questions regarding Christmas time in sectional title schemes. (Reading time ± 2 min)
Read the full article...
Questions and Answers
Paddocks logo Monthly Q&A
By The Paddocks Club Team
  • Amending sectional plan
  • Must the body corporate get involved in carrying out section repairs? (Reading time ± 2 min)
Read the full article...
Upcoming Training
UCT Sectional Title Scheme Management course
Registrations close: Late registrations welcome
This 6-month online course will provide you with a detailed knowledge of the Sectional Titles Act and the prescribed rules as well as a general knowledge of the South African legal system and scheme management practices.
 
Find out more about this course.
Home Owners' Association Management course
Registrations close: 30 January 2015

This 10-week course presented online covers the law relating to home owners’ associations established as non-profit companies as well as those established as common law associations.
Find out more about this course.
Sectional Title Specialist Estate Agent course
Registrations close: 30 January 2015

This 8-week online course will teach you the legal aspects of sectional title property sales so you can better understand how to serve your sellers and buyers and ultimately do your job with a higher level of expertise.
Find out more about this course.
UCT Sectional Title Meetings course
Registrations close: 27 February 2015

This practical 4-week online course deals extensively with all facets of the law applicable to sectional title meetings: prescribed management rules, the law of associations, the law of meetings and the common law.
Find out more about this course.
Sectional Title Trustee Training course
Registrations close: 27 February 2015

This 4-week online course will provide you with an introduction to the administrative, financial, legal and physical aspects of sectional title scheme management and the trustees’ role therein.
Find out more about this course.
FREE Basics of Sectional Title course
Registrations close: 12 February 2015

This FREE 1-week online course will give you a broad overview of the applicable terms and concepts in sectional title. It’s also a great way for you to try out our learning platform before deciding whether to register for one of our more comprehensive courses.
Find out more about this course.
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