Paddocks Press – May 2018
The May 2018 edition of Paddocks Press is now available. Read more
Does sectional title legislation apply to home owners’ associations?
By now, you should be aware that the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (“the STSMA”) and the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (“the CSOSA”) came into operation on 7 October 2016. In our consulting department, we receive many queries from home owners’ associations (“HOA’s”) as to whether the provisions of the STSMA are applicable to…
Responsibility to repair and replace windows and doors
I often get queries on who is responsible for the maintenance (including repair or replacement) of windows and doors within sectional title schemes. In this article, I will address the financial responsibility for maintenance of the windows and doors (including garage doors). In order to answer these questions I will examine: What divides a section…
Q&A – 2018 05
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! Owners installing cameras on the common property Member’s question: Good day, If an owner has installed cameras in the basement, which is common property, without advising anyone or…
Radio interview: Parking problems in sectional title
Topic: Parking problems in sectional title Date: 20 May 2018 Interviewer: Bonnie Mbuli on 567 CapeTalk radio station In this interview, Zerlinda talks to Bonnie Mbuli about the problems experienced in sectional title schemes relating to parking, including both allocated and unregulated. This is a problem that occurs so often in schemes that it makes…