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Distressed Sectional Title Schemes and Urban Decay

6 months ago

Distressed Sectional Title Schemes and Urban Decay: A Call for Legislative Reform to Protect Housing Stock in South Africa By Prof. Graham Paddock Introduction/Abstract Sectional title schemes, which provide communal ownership…

Paddocks Press Exclusive: Insights from the STSM Advisory Council Meeting

6 months ago

Paddocks Press Exclusive: Insights from the STSM Advisory Council Meeting By Jennifer Paddock On 5 February, Graham and I had the privilege of attending a stakeholders meeting with the Sectional…

Paddocks Press – January 2025

7 months ago

The January 2025 Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read In this edition you will find Paddocks experts shedding light on a number of current issues that will…

Who is responsible if the problem is underneath a EUA?

7 months ago

Who is responsible if the problem is underneath a EUA? A Legal Analysis of Responsibility for Maintenance of a Water Pipe in or under an EUA By Prof. Graham Paddock…

Lessons for Sectional Title Management: A Case Analysis: The Body Corporate of San Sydney v Shivani Singh and Others

7 months ago

The Body Corporate of San Sydney v Shivani Singh and Others A Case Analysis: Lessons for Sectional Title Management By Adj. Prof. Graham Paddock The background to The Body Corporate…

Paddocks Press – December 2024

9 months ago

The December 2024 Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read In this edition you will find Paddocks experts shedding light on a number of current issues that will…

What are Body Corporate Rules?

9 months ago

What are Body Corporate Rules? By Prof. Graham Paddock Body corporate or scheme rules play a critical role in regulating the governance, management, and operational functioning of sectional title schemes.…

Ten Ways to Increase the Chances of a Successful CSOS Repair or Maintenance Order Application Under Section 39(6)(a)

9 months ago

Ten Ways to Increase the Chances of a Successful CSOS Repair or Maintenance Order Application Under Section 39(6)(a) By Prof. Graham Paddock Based on Professor Paddock’s analysis of 27 CSOS…

Paddocks Press – November 2024

9 months ago

The November 2024 Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read This month the Paddocks experts shed light on a number of current issues that will help you manage…

The Attic Altercation: Analysis of a CSOS Order

9 months ago

Analysis of a CSOS Order: The Attic Altercation at Chenin Body Corporate By Prof. Graham Paddock In Chenin Body Corporate v Steele (CSOS 4281/WC/21), an owner’s unauthorised attic storage solution…

Top 10 Sectional Title Management Issues: A Guide for Trustees Part Two

9 months ago

Top Ten Sectional Title Management Issues: Part Two By Prof. Graham Paddock This is the second article in which I deal with the sixth to tenth most important issues in…

From Reserve to Admin: A Guide to Reallocating Funds in Sectional Title Schemes

9 months ago

From Reserve to Admin: A Guide to Reallocating Funds in Sectional Title Schemes By Jennifer Paddock The financial management of sectional title schemes often requires balancing between the reserve fund,…

Paddocks Press – October 2nd Edition 2024

10 months ago

The October 2nd Edition 2024 Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read This month the Paddocks experts shed light on a number of current issues that will help…

Top 10 Sectional Title Management Issues: A Guide for Trustees Part One

10 months ago

Top Ten Sectional Title Management Issues: Part One By Prof. Graham Paddock In this two-part series, I will discuss what I consider to be the ten most critical issues in…

Balancing participation and control

11 months ago

How do you balance participation and control when facing special events within a community scheme? By Prof. Graham Paddock As we approach Halloween on 31st October, many community schemes will…

Paddocks Press – October 2024

11 months ago

The October 2024 edition of Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read This month the Paddocks experts shed light on a number of current issues that will help…

A Case Report on Zybutz v Helianthus BC

11 months ago

A Case Report on Zybutz v Helianthus BC: What Happens When CSOSA Section 39(4)(d) and STSMA section 6(9) Overlap? By Prof. Graham Paddock The case of Zybutz v Body Corporate…

When harassment is not a nuisance

11 months ago

When Harassment isn’t a ‘Nuisance’: The High Court Case of M.M. v Kiewiet By Professor Graham Paddock In the recent High Court case of M.M. v Kiewiet (A193/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC…

Paddocks Press – August 2024

1 year ago

The August 2024 edition of Paddocks Press is now available. Click here to read This month the Paddocks experts shed light on a number of current issues that will help you…

Common Problems with EUAs in Sectional Title Schemes and How to Solve Them

1 year ago

Common Problems with EUAs in Sectional Title Schemes and How to Solve Them By Jennifer Paddock Exclusive Use Areas (EUAs) are a crucial aspect of sectional title schemes, offering specific…

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