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We hope that you had a wonderful festive season and that you are having a wonderful 2015 so far.
 
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January 2015 (Volume 10, Issue 1)
Dear Paddocks Press Fan,
The end of January brings with it one month until the default body corporate financial year end. So for many schemes now is the time to concentrate on scheme finances.

In the first edition of Paddocks Press for 2015, we include the following interesting articles:
  1. Updating Cases: The Willow Waters Home Owners Association Case;
  2. Responsibilities in regard to exclusive use areas in sectional title schemes;
  3. Getting into shape in sectional title schemes: health and fitness facilities;
  4. Mending Fences; and
  5. Monthly Q&A.
Kind regards,
Graham

P.S. Registrations for the Home Owners' Association Management course, close this Friday, 30 January 2015.

Click here to learn more about how this course can benefit you.
Case Law Update
The Willow Waters Home Owners Association Case
By Graham Paddock
In this article Graham discusses the case of Willow Waters Homeowners Association (Pty) Ltd v Koka N.O. and Others (768/2013) [2014] ZASCA 220 (12 December 2014). It sets out the effect of a title deed condition, that restrains an owner from transferring a property, until the homeowners association issues a levy clearance certificate. (Reading time ± 3 min)
Read the full article...
EUA Maintenance
Responsibilities in regard to exclusive use areas in sectional title schemes
By Anton Kelly
Exclusive use is an interesting term. It is often assumed, that if one “owns” an exclusive use area (“EUA”), one automatically has the sole right to use it and must carry out and pay for all work required to maintain it – BUT this is not the case.
 
In this article, Anton explains the responsibilities in regard to exclusive use areas in Sectional Title Schemes. (Reading time ± 2 min)
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Thinking Inside the Box - Blog post
Getting into shape in sectional title schemes: health and fitness facilities
By Carryn Melissa Durham
Over the last twenty years, there has been an increased focus on health and fitness. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions made by people every year involves weight loss, health and fitness.
 
In this article, Carryn explores getting into shape in sectional title schemes with regards to health and fitness facilities. (Reading time ± 1 min)
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Carryn's Corner
Mending Fences
By Carryn Melissa Durham
A recent Durban High Court case, "Marguerite Anne Catherine de la Harpe v Body Corporate of Bella Toscana (judgement delivered by Chetty J on 28 October 2014)", dealt with the responsibility for repairing a seriously damaged “garden wall”, located in a registered exclusive use areas.
 
This Carryn’s Corner contribution will therefore lay down the general principles on responsibility for maintenance of exclusive use areas. (Reading time ± 3 min)
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Questions and Answers
Paddocks logo Monthly Q&A
By The Paddocks Club Team
  • Trustee - Owner Conflict
  • Annual General Meeting Proceedings. (Reading time ± 2 min)
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Upcoming Training
UCT Sectional Title Scheme Management course
Registrations close: Late registrations welcome until 6 February 2015
This 6-month online course will provide you with a detailed knowledge of the Sectional Titles Act and the prescribed rules, as well as a general knowledge of the South African legal system and scheme management practices.
 
Home Owners' Association Management course
Registrations close: 9 February 2015
 
This 10-week course, presented online covers the law relating to home owners’ associations established as non-profit companies, as well as those established as common law associations.
Find out more about this course.
Sectional Title Specialist Estate Agent course
Registrations close: 9 February 2015
 
This 8-week online course will teach you the legal aspects of sectional title property sales, so you can better understand how to serve your sellers and buyers and ultimately do your job with a higher level of expertise.
Find out more about this course.
FREE Basics of Sectional Title course
Registrations close: 16 February 2015
 
This FREE 1-week online course will give you a broad overview of the applicable terms and concepts in sectional title. It’s also a great way for you to try out our learning platform, before deciding whether to register for one of our more comprehensive courses.
Find out more about this course.
UCT Sectional Title Meetings course
Registrations close: 9 March 2015
 
This practical 4-week online course deals extensively with all facets of the law applicable to sectional title meetings: prescribed management rules, the law of associations, the law of meetings and the common law.
Find out more about this course.
Sectional Title Trustee Training course
Registrations close: 9 March 2015
 
This 4-week online course will provide you with an introduction to the administrative, financial, legal, and physical aspects of sectional title scheme management, and the trustees’ role therein.
Find out more about this course.
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