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Repealing Equal Levies and Returning to PQ

Repealing Equal Levies and Returning to PQ: How to Unwind a Section 11(2) Rule By Jennifer Paddock An interesting and unusual question was posted to Paddocks Club recently. Essentially, in a sectional title scheme where sections range in size from 20 square meter studios to 360 square meter penthouses, there was a developer-imposed rule that…

Paddocks Press – November 2025

The Nov 2025 Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read In this edition you will find Paddocks experts shedding light on a number of current issues that will help you manage your properties more effectively and safely, as well as links to a myriad of helpful resources and information and reminders about upcoming courses.…

Trustee Nominations and Adjourned AGMs: Can new nominations be accepted

Trustee Nominations and Adjourned AGMs: Can new nominations be accepted By Jennifer Paddock Trustee elections are one of the most important items of business at a sectional title annual general meeting (AGM). But what happens when an AGM is automatically adjourned due to a lack of quorum before the election can even begin? May owners…

Paddocks Press – October 2025

The Oct 2025 Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read In this edition you will find Paddocks experts shedding light on a number of current issues that will help you manage your properties more effectively and safely, as well as links to a myriad of helpful resources and information and reminders about upcoming courses.…

Signed, sealed, but not delivered

Signed, sealed, but not delivered By Jennifer Paddock How to serve body corporate meeting notices when registered mail doesn’t work By Jennifer Paddock If you’re in KwaZulu-Natal (or frankly anywhere in South Africa right now), you know the story: stamps are scarce, red post boxes aren’t cleared, and “registered” letters boomerang back months later, if…

When the HOA Gatekeepers Turn Against You

When the gatekeepers turn against you: Why HOA estate managers need a grievance path By an Estate Manager For many people, an HOA Estate Manager’s role looks simple from the outside-  ensure compliance, manage contractors, keep residents happy. But for those of us who have lived it, it can be a very lonely position, especially…

Paddocks Press – September 2025

The Sept 2025 Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read In this edition you will find Paddocks experts shedding light on a number of current issues that will help you manage your properties more effectively and safely, as well as links to a myriad of helpful resources and information and reminders about upcoming courses.…

Why Under-Budgeting Now Will Cost You Later

Why Under-Budgeting Now Will Cost You Later By Jennifer Paddock As we lead up to the end of September, the end of the financial year for many sectional title schemes, the trustees annual budgeting cycle may well be underway. A common, and concerning, approach that some sectional title trustees take during this time is instead…

Paddocks Press – August 2025

The July 2025 Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read In this edition you will find Paddocks experts shedding light on a number of current issues that will help you manage your properties more effectively and safely, as well as links to a myriad of helpful resources and information and reminders about upcoming courses.…

How Generative AI is Reshaping Community Scheme Management, And What It Means

How Generative AI is Reshaping Community Scheme Management, And What It Means By Professor Graham Paddock Modern generative artificial intelligence is not just another technology trend. It represents the culmination of decades of digital transformation: the internet’s capacity to aggregate information, the exponential growth of computer memory and processing power, and the capacity of large…

Paddocks Press – July 2025

The July 2025 Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read In this edition you will find Paddocks experts shedding light on a number of current issues that will help you manage your properties more effectively and safely, as well as links to a myriad of helpful resources and information and reminders about upcoming courses.…

Why Industry Summits Matter

Why industry summits matter: building a stronger community scheme ecosystem By Jennifer Paddock In the complex world of community scheme management, staying ahead of regulatory changes, best practices, and industry trends isn’t just beneficial – it’s essential for protecting property values and ensuring smooth community operations. This is precisely why the Paddocks Industry Summit 2025…

The Scope and Consequences of Sectional Title Trustees’ Fiduciary Duties

The scope and consequences of Sectional Title Trustees’ Fiduciary Duties By Professor Graham Paddock What is the scope of a sectional title trustee’s fiduciary duty, and what liabilities might attach to scheme executives—whether they are volunteer owners or appointed professionals? This article addresses that central question by considering several subsidiary questions, drawing on the provisions…

Should SA Managing Agents follow the NSW Strata Manager Model?

Should SA Managing Agents follow the NSW Strata Manager Model? Do we expect too much from volunteer trustees? By Jennifer Paddock In South Africa, managing agents play a critical role in the administration of sectional title schemes. However, the powers they exercise are tightly controlled and often limited. They act on the instructions of the…

Paddocks Press – June 2025

The June 2025 Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read In this edition you will find Paddocks experts shedding light on a number of current issues that will help you manage your properties more effectively and safely, as well as links to a myriad of helpful resources and information and reminders about upcoming courses.…