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The 7th edition of the Sectional Title Survival Manual is now available to order!

Now available: Sectional Title Act and Rules book. Buy the Act and Prescribed Rules in a book format, also included is a comprehensive subject index.
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Last month Mystrata and Paddocks announced SA partnership: Joint venture to market and support Mystrata’s specialised property management software throughout South Africa.

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November 2013 (Volume 8, Issue 11)
Dear Paddocks Press Fan,
Welcome to the November edition of Paddocks Press, flying into your inbox as we all look ahead to the year-end break and the summer weather.

In this month's edition of Paddocks Press:
1. Anton explains why it is important to understand Exclusive Use rights;
2. NAMA looks back at its "Evolution" Indaba;
3. Jen explains how to pass special resolutions properly; and
4. I deal with more Q&A.

Thank you for your support during 2013.
Kind regards,
Graham

P.S. Late registrations are still open for the UCT Sectional Title Scheme Management course.
Exclusive use
EU - The Technicalities and What they Mean for Owners
By Anton Kelly
The concept of exclusive use in sectional title schemes is not always clearly understood and it should be, for three very good reasons.
 
In this article, Anton explains what the three reasons are and why it is important that people understand the concept of exclusive use. (reading time ±3 min)
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NAMA Indaba 2013
NAMA logo Evolution of Sectional Title – 3rd Generation
NAMA
The second bi-annual Indaba took place in September this year at a wine farm in the Western Cape. There were over 200 attendees at this year's event!

In this article, NAMA provide an overview of the second NAMA Indaba, including details on the speakers and workshops. (reading time ±1 min)
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Thinking Inside the Box - Blog post
Special Resolutions and How to Pass them Properly
By Jennifer Paddock
It is a question that comes up time and time again – how does a body corporate pass a special resolution properly?

There are so many misunderstandings around this issue, so in this article, Jennifer outlines the two ways that special resolutions can be taken. (reading time ±2 min)
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Questions and Answers
Monthly Q&A
The Paddocks Club Team
  • Owners Quorum
  • Reduction in levy. (reading time ±2 min)
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Upcoming Training
Short courses:
UCT Sectional Title Scheme Management course
Registrations close: 22 November 2013 - Late registrations still available
Be equipped to manage sectional title schemes according to the legal aspects of scheme management with this benchmark course.
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Sectional Title Trustee Training course
Registrations close: 24 January 2014
Students will be introduced to the administrative, financial, legal and physical aspects of sectional title scheme management and the trustees’ role therein.
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UCT Sectional Title Meetings course
Registrations close: 24 January 2014
Teaches students to control and manage meetings with clarity and confidence through acquiring a broad and thorough understanding of the law of sectional title meetings.
Find out more about this course.
UCT Sectional Title Sales and Transactions course
Registrations close: 24 January 2014
Students will learn to deal with the different aspects of the sales process, as well as consumer protection provisions and how to monitor conveyancing processes.
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Home Owners' Association Management course
Registrations close: 31 January 2014
Learn all about the legal aspects of home owners' association (HOA) management.
Find out more about this course.
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