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Enclosing balconies in sectional title schemes

15 years ago

By Jennifer Paddock Balcony enclosure is a troublesome subject in sectional title. When trustees are considering a balcony enclosure application, they should go through the following questions and take into…

Q&A with the Prof – 2010 11

15 years ago

By Prof Graham Paddock Voting in layered scheme Q1. I own a unit where there are 260 units. There are approximately 60 units that are semi-attached homes. These units have…

Q&A – 2014 10

15 years ago

By The Paddocks Club Team Below are examples of two questions on the Discussion Forum on Paddocks Club. We want to show what is available to our Community Members! Trees…

Q&A with the Prof – 2010 10

15 years ago

By Prof Graham Paddock Problems with development not selling well Q1. We bought a home in a complex of six units almost a year ago. We are the only occupants…

Meet Craig Pape

15 years ago

By the Newsletter Team From pro golfer to sectional title manager: Craig Pape has recently undergone an interesting career change. Here, he shares a bit about this dramatic shift, his…

Geysers | Part 2

15 years ago

By Rob Paddock In Paddocks Press articles, we are usually hesitant to promote any particular product or service. However, after my last article about geysers, I was flooded with emails…

Parking in sectional title schemes

15 years ago

By Jennifer Paddock Considering the densification of South African cities and the increasing percentage of people with cars, it is no wonder that owners and occupiers of sections in sectional…

Sectional title insurance – The role of the trustees

15 years ago

By Mike Addison Insurance is an important area and trustees should take extra care in dealing with this. Trustees should be aware of the four statutory functions of a body…

What you can and can’t do with sectional title property

15 years ago

By Anton Kelly Anyone who has ever lived in a sectional title scheme will be aware that there are advantages and disadvantages to the lifestyle. Along with the advantages, like…

Why do the STSM and CSOS Bills need to be separated?

15 years ago

By Prof Graham Paddock On the second occasion when the Department of Human Settlements Portfolio Committee deliberated on the Sectional Titles Schemes Management (“STSM”) Bill, on 15 September 2010, the…

Electricity bills | Are you prepared for the increase?

15 years ago

By the Newsletter Team A regular Paddocks Press reader, Sara McMath, has drawn to our attention serious issues she and other ESKOM users are facing in some sectional title complexes.…

M.D. Mitchell v Die Beheerliggaam RNS Mansions – Simplifying a compounded issue

15 years ago

By Neil de Goede Levy defaulters and their legal representatives often contest the liability to pay compound interest (interest upon interest) on arrear levies. They dispute their liability on the…

Amending scheme rules step by step

15 years ago

By Jennifer Paddock There are two types of rules prescribed under the regulations to the Sectional Titles Act, 1986 (the Act) – management and conduct rules. These rules are generally…

Geysers

15 years ago

By Rob Paddock Hiss, gush, splash, squelch…. These four sounds are every home owner’s nightmare. When I was young, our geyser burst the night before our family home went…

Q&A with the Prof – 2010 09

15 years ago

By Prof Graham Paddock QuestionPlease help me urgently. I am chairperson on a body corporate where the previous trustees and chairperson “resolved”, without seeking the owners’ permission, that a farewell…

Candice Jooste – Our coordinating queen

15 years ago

By the Newsletter Team Candice Jooste has been looking after Paddocks students since 2008. She was initially part of the marketing team, and became the first official Course Coordinator. Since…

Meet Alison Hagemann

15 years ago

By the Newsletter Team Alison Hagemann is a long-time Paddocks student – she studied the University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Sectional Title Scheme Management course in 2007, the Paddocks Sectional…

Who pays for balcony waterproofing repairs?

15 years ago

By Steve Broekmann Balconies are one of life’s little luxuries. They’re mostly a delight – great for a braai or to sit outside for a drink. But problems can arise,…

Trustee nominations and election

15 years ago

By Jennifer Paddock Prescribed management rule (“PMR”) 7 requires nominations by owners for the election of trustees at any annual general meeting (“AGM”) to be given in writing, accompanied by…

Online marketing for the property business

15 years ago

By Anna Malczyk The property business is a high-risk, high-profit industry that is very competitive – and anyone working in it should take every chance to get ahead. However, many…

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