I have come across many absurd scheme governance rules over the years, but one in particular is an outdated apartheid-style rule relating to domestic employees and the various restrictions placed…
Unanimous resolutions are notoriously difficult to obtain. Before voting for or against, this type of resolution can even commence at general meetings, you need to have at least 80% of…
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! Who must repair…
With sectional title units remaining a very popular choice amongst first time buyers as well as those wishing to scale down (even in a tough economic climate), it is no…
The procedure to be followed to appeal a CSOS adjudicator’s order is not one for which provision is made in terms of the rules of court, and no procedure has…
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! Alleged trustee assault…
The vast majority of complaints I get about the management of sectional title schemes, are from owners who claim that their scheme’s managing agent and/or trustees are in some way…
We all know times are tough, and the reality is that some people cannot afford to pay their levies. They should sell, and as quickly as possible, but often they…
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 some owners…
“The members of my body corporate took a decision at our annual general meeting, held on 10 April 2019, which I believe is unreasonable and I would like to oppose…
The Community Schemes Ombud Services Act (“the CSOS Act”) states that upon receiving an application, an ombud may require the applicant to provide evidence that an internal dispute resolution mechanism…
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…
One of the most important reasons for the establishment of the CSOS is to provide a cost effective dispute resolution mechanism to community schemes. Although there have been a number…
It is often hard to get sectional owners to attend meetings and for the body corporate to get a quorum of owners present or represented. The normal quorum requirement is…
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! Adult son of…
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