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SPLUMA, LUPA, and the Cape Town City By-Law on HOAs

9 years ago

There is currently no legislation that provides specifically for the management of home owners’ associations (HOAs). However, there is legislation that applies to how HOAs are established. The acronyms that…

Q&A – 2016 07

9 years ago

By the Paddocks Club team Below are examples of two questions on the Paddocks Club discussion forum. We want to show you what is available to our Community members! Proxy…

Paddocks Press – June 2016

9 years ago

The June 2016 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

How will sectional titles scheme rules be interpreted when the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act comes into effect?

9 years ago

Historically there has been some confusion as to the legal nature of sectional title scheme rules. The academic thought leaders, in the law of sectional titles in South Africa (Professors…

Cession of contracts

9 years ago

Are you an owner or a trustee in a new sectional title development? Were the management and administrative services, which you contribute towards as part of your levy, already in…

Q&A – 2016 06

9 years ago

By the Paddocks Club team Below are examples of two questions on the Paddocks Club discussion forum. We want to show you what is available to our Community members! Repairing…

Paddocks Press – May 2016

9 years ago

The May 2016 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

Keeping minutes of meetings

9 years ago

People often argue about what was said and done at a meeting. The purpose of minutes is to provide an accurate and objective account of the proceedings of the meeting,…

Administrative effects of a change to the PQ schedule

9 years ago

Sectional title owners are entitled to make changes to their sections. They can repaint the walls, install different light fittings and flooring, they can upgrade the bathrooms and kitchen, and…

Q&A – 2016 05

9 years ago

By the Paddocks Club Team Below are examples of two questions on the Paddocks Club discussion forum. We want to show you what is available to our Community members! When…

Paddocks Press – April 2016

9 years ago

The April 2016 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

When sectional title schemes should be home owners’ associations

9 years ago

Introduction Sectional title schemes can be used for a wide variety of development types. As well as traditional blocks of flats, sectional titles schemes can be shops, offices, even factories,…

Overcrowding in sectional title schemes

9 years ago

Overcrowding can be a major problem in sectional title schemes, and it could lead to management difficulties. It affects the investment, which may result in a reduction in the market…

Q&A – 2016 04

9 years ago

By the Paddocks Club Team Below are examples of two questions on the Paddocks Club discussion forum. We want to show you what is available to our Community members! Chairperson…

Paddocks Press – March 2016

9 years ago

The March 2016 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

Substitution of rules by the body corporate

9 years ago

In a previous article “Substitution of the prescribed rules by the developer” I addressed the two circumstances in which the developer can substitute the scheme rules. In this article I…

Levy contributions authorised by trustee resolution

9 years ago

In a recent article, I dealt with the prescribed agenda items for an annual general meeting (“AGM”). One of the items which I will discuss further in this article, is…

Q&A – 2016 03

9 years ago

By The Paddocks Club Team Below are examples of two questions on the Paddocks Club discussion forum. We want to show you what is available to our Community members! Can…

Paddocks Press – February 2016

10 years ago

The February 2016 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.

The right to privacy

10 years ago

One of the contributing factors to the increasing popularity of living in a sectional title scheme is the security which these schemes offer. The costs of installing security and other…

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