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UCT (Law@work) Sectional Title Scheme Management course | Class of 2011 06

Congratulations to all the students who recently completed the UCT (Law@Work) Sectional Title Scheme Management course.

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November 2011 (Volume 6, Issue 11)

Dear Paddocks Press Fan,

It is the end of November, with only a few weeks left until the Christmas holidays! Time flies when you are having fun. I hope that 2011 has been as good a year for you as it has been for us at Paddocks.

In this edition of Paddocks Press:
1. Anton discusses the thorny issue of making sectional title and HOA owners' contact details available to others;
2. Rian Pienaar looks at the nuts and bolts of the types of insurance taken out by HOAs and sectional title schemes;
3. Kate explains the advantages of joining Paddocks Club, and
4. I do my usual Q&A column.

Be careful out there – on the roads, at the Christmas party and at your desk!

Kind regards,

Graham

P.S. Late registrations are still being accepted for the 13th presentation of the University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Sectional Title Scheme Management course.

Disclosure of member contact details

Can members' contact details be given out?

By Anton Kelly

It frequently happens that a member in a sectional title scheme or a home owners’ association (HOA) asks either the managing agent or the trustees or directors (executives) for the contact details for all the other members. Can they do this?

In this article, Anton outlines what the prescribed rules under the Sectional Titles Act and the Companies Act state about making member contact details available to others. (reading time: ± 2 mins)

Read the full article...

Material damage and property liability

Insurance for HOAs and sectional schemes

By Rian Pienaar

While bodies corporate are regulated by the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986, there is no national legislation in South Africa for home owners’ associations (HOAs). These associations are either registered as non-profit companies in terms of the Companies Act or regulated in terms of a municipal ordinance. Yet, in practice, there is only one insurance policy, known as the Sectional Title Insurance Policy, that is issued by underwriters for both sectional title entities as well as HOAs.

In this article, Rian outlines two major insurance sections: material damage to common property and proper liability cover. (reading time: ± 2 mins)

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Paddocks Club

What Paddocks Club can offer you

By Kate Blake

Paddocks Club – which was launched earlier this year as an online support and learning platform for sectional title, home owners’ association and other community scheme owners and service providers – has grown from strength to strength.

“Prof Paddock probably has no idea what a joy it is to be able to consult an accepted expert on the Sectional Titles Act and receive clear and concise replies." – Paddocks Club Community Member.

In this article, Kate Blake explains why Paddocks Club was started and informs you about what the Club can offer you. (reading time: ± 2 mins)

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Q&A with the Professor

Monthly Q&A

By Prof Graham Paddock

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

• Who is liable for insurance excess?
• Owner wants to move kitchen window frame. (reading time: ± 2 mins)

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Upcoming training

UCT (Law@Work) Sectional Title Scheme Management course
Registrations close: 25 November 2011 – Late registrations still being accepted
Be equipped to manage sectional title schemes according to the legal aspects of scheme management with this benchmark course.
Click here for further details on this course.

Home Owners’ Association Management course
Registrations close: 3 February 2012
Learn all about the legal aspects of home owners’ association (HOA) management.
Click here for further details on this course.