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The global pandemic putting stress on your scheme’s finances? Why using the reserve fund is not the answer.

5 years ago

It is undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed previously unimaginable stress on our country’s economy and its people. The owners of units in sectional title schemes are certainly not…

Q&A – 2021 01

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 member…

Paddocks Press – December 2020

5 years ago

The December 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

Safety around swimming pools in community schemes

5 years ago

It’s holiday time again, and as South Africans, we enjoy the good old braaivleis, sunny skies and swimming pools! This year in particular, after being somewhat more regulated and cooped…

Q&A – 2020 12

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 body…

Paddocks Press – November 2020

5 years ago

The November 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

Non-owner trustees in sectional title schemes

5 years ago

“Please help! There are trustees in my sectional title scheme who are not owners!” This is something that we often hear from owners or residents in sectional title schemes, who…

Reduce scheme costs by installing good geysers

5 years ago

It is surprising how often hot-water geysers burst, usually causing water damage to the interior of sections, and often causing damage to one or more adjoining sections. There is a…

Q&A – 2020 11

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! Is it legal…

Paddocks Press – October 2020

5 years ago

The October 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

A reflection on the last 4 years of CSOS Adjudications

5 years ago

The Community Schemes Ombud Service (more commonly known as CSOS) celebrated its fourth anniversary in October 2020 and there is much to be said about the positive changes that have…

Spending body corporate funds

5 years ago

One of the more frequently complained about aspects of sectional title management is the unauthorised spending of body corporate funds by the trustees or the scheme’s managing agent. Now that…

Q&A – 2020 10

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 owners decide…

Paddocks Press – September 2020

5 years ago

The September 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

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…

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