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Summary of the Community Schemes Ombud Service 2018 Roadshow

7 years ago

The Provincial Ombud for the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape, Maletsatsi Wotini, opened the proceedings and welcomed those present. Sindisiwe Ngxongo, the National Department of Human Settlements’ Acting Director General:…

Paddocks Press – October 2018

7 years ago

The October 2018 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

Management of a body corporate – Part 1: Financial management

7 years ago

This is the first article in a series of three articles, which will deal with the management of a sectional title scheme. We will first look at the financial management…

Removing the chairperson from office

7 years ago

It is unfortunate that the requests for assistance with removing a board of trustees’ chairperson from office seem to be flooding our inboxes here at Paddocks lately. While the sceptics…

Q&A – 2018 10

7 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! Over payment of…

Radio interview: Can trustees be held liable for their decisions?

Radio Interviews

7 years ago

Topic: Can trustees be held liable for their decisions? Date: 7 October 2018 Interviewer: Africa Melane on 567 CapeTalk radio station During this interview, Zerlinda discusses the decisions taken by…

Paddocks Press – September 2018

7 years ago

The September 2018 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

Short-term letting: May the body corporate’s rules prohibit it?

7 years ago

In the past 8 years, few topics have sparked as much debate as that of short-term letting. Since becoming the first African country to be represented on the popular Airbnb…

Community Schemes Ombud Service: Failure to pay

7 years ago

Over the last few weeks, we have been receiving numerous queries as to whether community schemes may withhold payment of levies to the Community Schemes Ombud Service (“the CSOS”). The…

Q&A – 2018 09

7 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 exclusive use…

Paddocks Press – August 2018

7 years ago

The August 2018 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

Fill in the form. What form?

7 years ago

There are a number of forms provided for community scheme managers and residents to use in various situations. Some must be used for routine statutory submissions to various authorities and…

Diving into the scheme’s maintenance, repair and replacement fund when your back’s against the wall

7 years ago

One of the biggest challenges managing agents and trustees often face is how to deal with a significant expense that no one anticipated. The requirement for a 10 year maintenance,…

Q&A – 2018 08

7 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! Owner/Trustee/Caretaker remuneration Member’s…

Paddocks Press – July 2018

7 years ago

The July 2018 edition of Paddocks Press is now available. Read more

Unpacking special resolutions

7 years ago

In sectional title schemes, there are many different types of decisions that can be taken, and in each case, the requirements for such a decision or vote is different and…

Can trustees be paid?

7 years ago

Having worked closely with countless trustees over the past 4 years, I can confidently say that most of them have one thing in common – a frustration with the thankless…

Q&A – 2018 07

7 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! Staff at the…

Radio interview: The rights of landlords and tenants with the City of Cape Town’s water by-laws

Radio Interviews

7 years ago

Topic: The rights of landlords and tenants with the City of Cape Town’s water by-laws Date: 30 June 2018 Interviewer: Africa Melane on 567 CapeTalk radio station Water has been…

Paddocks Press – June 2018

7 years ago

The June 2018 edition of Paddocks Press is now available. Read more

Radio interview: Can trustees be held liable for their decisions?

Radio interview: The rights of landlords and tenants with the City of Cape Town’s water by-laws

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