Paddocks Press – March 2018
The March 2018 edition of Paddocks Press is now available. Read more
11 actions trustees can approve in sectional title
Before 2011, the trustees were empowered to approve many actions within sectional titles schemes. For example, the trustees were entitled to let a portion of the common property to any owner or occupier of a section for a period of less than ten years. Such a lease agreement can only be entered into now on…
The Community Schemes Ombud Service and disputes
I remember studying the Roman Law maxim Communio est mater rixarum, which means “Co-ownership is the mother of disputes”. How true this is in community schemes! In this article, we will take a look at how the Community Schemes Ombud Service (“the CSOS”) defines disputes in community schemes. What is a dispute? The Community Schemes…
Q&A – 2018 03
By the Paddocks Club team Below are examples of two questions on the Paddocks Club discussion forum, to show you what is available to our Community members! Fines for not adhering to rules Member’s question: Hi Anton, In our new conduct rules which we have to approve on 27 March – the fines will be…
Radio interview: Disputes in community schemes
Topic: Disputes in community schemes Date: 25 March 2018 Interviewer: Africa Melane on 567 CapeTalk radio station In this interview with Africa Melane, Zerlinda takes a look at what a dispute in a community scheme is, including the process to initiate dispute resolution at the Community Schemes Ombud Service (“CSOS”). The interview briefly covers the…
Levies – What you need to know
The Concept Whether you are an owner, a trustee, a managing agent or an attorney, you will agree that the contributions levied on members by the body corporate are essential to the efficient running of sectional title schemes. Often referred to as the “life-blood” of the body corporate, owners have to pay levies (now called…