Paddocks Press – July 2020
The July 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.
Introduction to the POPI Act for Community Schemes
The Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPI Act) is now in operation, as from 1 July 2020. What does this mean for community schemes such as sectional title developments, homeowners associations and retirement villages? 1. By when do you have to comply with the POPI Act’s requirements? You have one year…
The chairperson’s casting vote
I often get asked whether a chairperson is able to exercise his casting vote at the body corporate’s Annual General Meeting. This question indicates to me that: 1) the scheme needs more information on the casting vote a chairperson is able to exercise in certain circumstances 2) the scheme is probably not counting votes cast…
Q&A – 2020 07
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! Can a trustee become a paid supervisor and remain a trustee also? Member’s question: Good day Paddocks, Can a trustee become a paid supervisor and still remain a…