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UCT (Law@Work) Sectional Title Scheme Management workshops
We have just completed the 13th presentation of the UCT (Law@Work) Sectional Title Scheme Management course. Well done to all our students!

Cape Town
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Durban
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Johannesburg
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Registrations close: 8 June 2012

Fun in the office
Graham and Anton treat us all to some lovely melody's on the guitar.
 
Anton gets a little exercise and rides around the office.

Take a look at these photos on our Facebook page.

Student Feedback
"I cannot speak highly enough of this course. I would like to have experienced it much earlier in my property management career. This is an important course, one to be taken seriously." - Colin Grenfell, managing agent. Completed the Home Owners' Association Management course
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Sectional Title Survival Manual
 

"A superb practical guide for solving problems encountered in sectional titles!" - Professor CG van der Merwe. Order now!
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Contact details
Website: www.paddocks.co.za
Email: info@paddocks.co.za
Telephone: 021 447 4130
May 2012 (Volume 7, Issue 5)
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P.S. Congratulations to all our students who just completed the UCT (Law@Work) Sectional Title Scheme Management course. Next presentation starts on the 18 June 2012. 

 

Building on common property in sectional title
Can owners build on the common property?
By Anton Kelly
If a group of owners wish to build on a common property, what are the steps required to make this happen? For example, what would happen if the owners wanted to build a swimming pool?
 
In this article, Anton discusses the processes involved in making changes to the common property in sectional title schemes. (reading time: ± 2 mins)
 
 
 
Taxation of community schemes by SARS (Part 2)
SARS interpretation note 64
By Clint Ridden
The taxation of these schemes is generally misunderstood by members and trustees alike. New developments in tax compliance even require individuals who are below the tax threshold to register as taxpayers.

In this article, Clint continues to look at the new SARS Interpretation note 64 from the previous edition of Paddocks Press. (reading time: ± 2 mins)
 
 
 
Sectional titles schemes management act 8 of 2011
Section 3(2) The handing over of levy defaulters to court
By Sivannah Padayachee
The Sectional Titles Schemes Management (STSM) Act 8 of 2011 was gazetted and signed by the President in June 2011 and this Act will come into operation on a date fixed by the President by publication in the Gazette. The purpose of the STSM Act is to provide for the establishment of bodies corporate to manage and regulate sections and common property in sectional titles schemes and, for that purpose, to apply rules applicable to such schemes and a sectional titles schemes management advisory council.


In this article, Sivannah gives her views on this important and controversial topic. (reading time: ± 4 mins)
 
 
 
Q&A with the Professor
Monthly Q&A
By Graham Paddock
This month, we cover the following topics in our Q&A section:
  • Who pays for replacement of aluminum rivets on hinges of windows? 
  • Financial statements not audited (reading time: ± 1 min)
 
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Upcoming Training
Certificate courses:
UCT (Law@Work) Sectional Title Scheme Management course
Registrations close: 8 June 2012
Be equipped to manage sectional title schemes according to the legal aspects of scheme management with this benchmark course.
Find out more about this course.
Home Owners' Association Management course
Registrations close: 27 July 2012
Learn all about the legal aspects of home owners' association (HOA) management.
Find out more about this course.
Short courses:
83 Minutes to Sectional Title Trustee Expertise course
Course starts: Any time
This course teaches you practical skills in legal, financial, physical and administrative sectional title management.
Find out more about this course.
Winning in Sectional Title Meetings course
Course starts: Any time
This course teaches you how to control and manage meetings with clarity and confidence.
Find out more about this course.
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