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The benefits of online sectional title meetings

5 years ago

Many sectional title schemes across the country have been delaying their Annual General Meetings due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and resulting limitations placed on gatherings. However, many schemes are making…

Did the Judge and the CSOS Adjudicator get it wrong?

5 years ago

A criticism of the judgment in Kingshaven HOA v Botha Illegal parking in community schemes is often a real problem, and scheme executives need to be able to effectively control…

Q&A – 2020 09

5 years ago

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! What can owners…

Paddocks Press – August 2020

5 years ago

The August 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

Waiving your right to hold an Annual General Meeting

5 years ago

Over the past couple of months, in light of the national lockdown and subsequent Alert Levels, many bodies corporate have expressed their desire to forego the holding of an AGM…

Working from home in community schemes – Insurance risks

5 years ago

In an interesting discussion in Paddock’s Club recently, the question was raised: May trustees allow or give permission to owners and/or tenants to work from home? Professor Paddock suggested that…

Q&A – 2020 08

5 years ago

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 an owner…

Paddocks Press – July 2020

5 years ago

The July 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

Introduction to the POPI Act for Community Schemes

5 years ago

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…

The chairperson’s casting vote

5 years ago

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…

Q&A – 2020 07

5 years ago

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…

Paddocks Press – June 2020

5 years ago

The June 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

Steps to streamline community scheme administration

5 years ago

In these unusual Pandemic-tainted times, we need to be smart if we are to ensure the sustainability of our community schemes. In the area of scheme administration, there are seven…

Help for frustrated tenants in community schemes

5 years ago

When tenants complain to the body corporate about the incredibly noisy and disruptive neighbours living in the apartment next door, they are often told to take the matter up with…

Q&A – 2020 06

5 years ago

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! Selling the unit…

Paddocks Press – May 2020

5 years ago

The May 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

Maximise the chances of recovering unpaid levies

5 years ago

If you have ever been involved in the process of collecting unpaid levies via the civil courts, you will know that this can be a very lengthy and often quite…

Authorising the appointment of a managing agent

5 years ago

In my discussions with clients and students alike, I have found that most people are under the impression that the appointment of a managing agent has to be authorised by…

Q&A – 2020 05

5 years ago

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! Residents smoking marijuana…

Paddocks Press – April 2020

5 years ago

The April 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

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