Win 6 bottles of sparkling wine by showing us how green you are. Upload a picture of yourself on the Paddocks Facebook page, wearing as much green as possible, with a copy of your Sectional Title Survival Manual. Competition closes 6 May. Judges decision is final. Need help uploading your picture? 1. Go…
By Karlo Hendriks How can I make my flat look prettier on a budget? This is a common question among flat owners. Whether you own your own flat or you you are renting a unit, you can make internal improvements without breaking the bank or losing your “investment” when the lease runs out. Just remember,…
By Prof Graham Paddock Below is an example of two of the questions on the discussion forum on Paddocks Club. We want to show what is available to our Community Members! Disconnection of electricity for non-payment Q1. If included in the Conduct Rules of the Body corporate, can electricity be disconnected if still unpaid, and…
By Anton Kelly The maintenance of sectional property is not always straightforward because the responsibility, both operational and financial, rests on different people or entities depending on the exact nature of the property.
By Prof Graham Paddock The Community Scheme Ombud Service Bill (the “Bill”) was recently approved by the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements. In terms of the Bill, “community schemes” include: 1. Sectional title development schemes in terms of the Sectional Titles Act (Act 95 of 1986);
