Paddocks Course Calender for 2010

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The Paddocks Team Around the Office

 

 

 

 

Above: A few of the Paddocks' team members working hard!

Meet Jill

Jill Pienaar
Course Coordinator

What have you learnt while working at Paddocks?
I have only been here for seven months, and in this short time I have learnt a tremendous amount. I have learnt that the two most important aspects of a successful working environment are communication and attention to detail. These two aspects are used to their full extent on a daily basis.

What do you enjoy about working at Paddocks?
I enjoy the fast-paced environment. It constantly keeps you on your toes.

What do you do when you are not working at Paddocks?
My husband and I battle it out on PS3. Other than that I enjoy fishing, running and enjoy time-out with family and friends.

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Contact Details

Website: www.paddocks.co.za
Email: info@paddocks.co.za
Telephone: 021 685 4775

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Rondebosch
Cape Town
7700

Dear Paddocks Press Fan

It seems that 2010 is to be filled with both challenges and opportunities! But then, those two do seem to be closely related.

The next UCT (Law@Work) Sectional Title Scheme Management Course will be the 10th presentation, and we are working through the first presentation of the Home Owners' Association Management Course. I think that this has been an eye-opener for many of our students - particularly when they find that principles applicable to their sectional title management experience do not apply in the company law or common law contexts.

For those interested in the UCT Sectional Title Development Course, please note that the date has been changed to early June in Johannesburg.

Graham

The collection of levies and the NCA

A look into two recent judgements By Siveshna Padayachee

The collection of levies does not constitute an incidental credit agreement in terms of the National Credit Act.
In this article Westville attorney Siveshna Padayachee takes us through the detail of two recent judgments in which she acted for the body corporate. (reading time: ± 4 mins)

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To rule or not to rule, that is the question!

Rules to abide by By Greer Moore-Barnes

To make the factors revolving around rules easy to understand and also easy to remember, Greer has listed these in point form, and where relevant has inserted references to the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 and its Regulations. Greer also outlines the two groups that Rules can be divided into. (reading time: ±2 min)

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Trustee remuneration - what's the deal?

A thorough look at PMR 10 By Jennifer Paddock

The position of a sectional title trustee is a voluntary and often thankless one. Dedicated trustees put a lot of their free time and a mountain of effort into scheme management, yet often receive no remuneration in return. This article looks at the legalities surrounding trustee remuneration. (reading time: ±3 mins)

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Water glorious water

Maintenance By Rob Paddock

There are many design features of new and increasingly popular “green” developments that help to drastically decrease water consumption and increase electrical efficiency. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in these new developments and need to take steps to retrospectively fit our units with water and electricity saving devices. In this article we will look at a few easy ways to save water in and around your sectional title unit. (reading time: ±2 mins)

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Monthly student profile

Rudolf Willemse By the Training Team

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Q&A with Jennifer

Monthly Q&A By Jennifer Paddock

This month we cover the following topics in our Q&A section:

• Liability for a special levy
• Removal of a chairperson
• Trustee indemnity
• Section inspections (reading time: ±2min)

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Upcoming Training Courses

Online registration now available

UCT Sectional Title Development Course
Registrations close: 21 May 2010
Will immerse students in the legal, financial and administrative aspects of property development under sectional title.
Click here for further details on this course.

UCT (Law@Work) Sectional Title Scheme Management Course
Registrations close: 25 June 2010
Be equipped to manage schemes in terms of the legal aspects of scheme management.
Click here for further details on this course.

Sectional Title Bookkeeping Course
Registrations close: 6 August 2010
Gain an in-depth understanding of the legal, financial and administrative aspects of sectional title bookkeeping.
Click here for further details on this course.

Home Owners' Association Management Course
Registrations close: 27 August 2010
Will teach students the legal aspects of Home Owners’ Association (HOA) management.
Click here for further details on this course.