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 surprise that more and more people are trying their hand at developing sectional title schemes. This can be as simple as building 2 houses on…
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 been prescribed for it in terms of the Community Schemes Ombud Services Act (“the CSOS Act”) or the regulations made thereunder. However, following the judgment…
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 on teenager: What should other trustees do? Member’s question: Good morning Team, The scenario: A Trustee has physically injured / assaulted a 15 year old…
The December 2019 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.
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 failing in their duties. It is interesting how we are able to recognise the failures of others, while often being blind to our own responsibilities….
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 hold on too long and run up major debt to the body corporate in the form of unpaid levies. Once the legal fees are added,…
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 have an informal meeting to discuss another’s behaviour? Member’s question: Good day Paddock Team, We have a small body corporate of 5 owners who are…
The November 2019 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.
“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 it. Can I refer this matter to the CSOS?” When I get this type of query, I have to advise the client that they have…
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 has been unsuccessful. What this means essentially, is that before making an application to the CSOS for relief, you should ensure that you can prove…
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 corporate force access to repair a leaking toilet? Member’s question: Good day Paddock Team, There is a unit that has a leak which comes from…
The October 2019 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.
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 of reported “growing pains” related to this relatively young platform, we believe that it is proving to be useful. While there may be a long…
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 one third of all owners’ voting values, but it is not unusual for general meetings to be automatically adjourned for a week because there 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 tenant visiting, sleeping in vehicle on common property: What to do? Member’s question: Good day Paddock Team, What is the right of the body corporate…
