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, repair and replacement plan (“MR&R plan”) has forced trustees to think and plan ahead, however some expenses remain quite simply unforeseeable. A practical example 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! Owner/Trustee/Caretaker remuneration Member’s question: Good day Paddocks, Background: An Owner that is part of the Trustee committee and also elected as a Caretaker that receives a remuneration from…
The July 2018 edition of Paddocks Press is now available. Read more
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 often more complicated than the prior resolution. It is important in order for the proper administration and management of the scheme that the requirements for…
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 position they find themselves in. If you have ever served on a body corporate’s board of trustees you will know that the job comes with…
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 annual general meeting Member’s question: Good day, We had an annual general meeting last week. I was surprised that the caretaker was at the meeting…
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 a hot topic of discussion around the Western Cape. In this interview, Zerlinda discusses the process to be followed by a body corporate in the…
The June 2018 edition of Paddocks Press is now available. Read more
A phrase commonly used by many a rule breaker and approval seeker in sectional title is: “but the Chairman said it’s OK!” When interacting with some owners and tenants living within sectional title schemes the picture often painted of the chairman is one of a powerful leader, mighty decision-maker and almost Hollywood-like “ruler over all…
When it comes to a dispute with the body corporate, we are often asked by an owner in a sectional title scheme, as to whether they can withhold payment of their contributions, until such time as their dispute has been resolved. The simple answer to this question is no! An owner cannot refuse to pay…
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! Trustee in arrears and still defaults on repayments Member’s question: Good day, There is a trustee who is in arrears with his levies and was handed over to…
At Paddocks, we are constantly striving to improve the learning experience we offer to our students. One of the ways we are doing this is by introducing self-paced courses on 4 of our short courses: UCT Sectional Title Trustee Training short course UCT Sectional Title Specialist Estate Agent short course UCT Dispute Resolution in Community…
Topic: Questions to ask as a first time buyer Date: 6 June 2018 Interviewer: Steve Hughes on One FM radio station During this interview, Zerlinda introduces Paddocks and our services, as well as discusses the types of questions to ask as a first-time buyer in a sectional title scheme. She also covers all the commonly…
The May 2018 edition of Paddocks Press is now available. Read more
By now, you should be aware that the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (“the STSMA”) and the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (“the CSOSA”) came into operation on 7 October 2016. In our consulting department, we receive many queries from home owners’ associations (“HOA’s”) as to whether the provisions of the STSMA are applicable to…
