Q&A – 2020 12
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…
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Paddocks Press – November 2020
The November 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.
Non-owner trustees in sectional title schemes
“Please help! There are trustees in my sectional title scheme who are not owners!” This is something that we often hear from owners or residents in sectional title schemes, who…
Reduce scheme costs by installing good geysers
It is surprising how often hot-water geysers burst, usually causing water damage to the interior of sections, and often causing damage to one or more adjoining sections. There is a…
Q&A – 2020 11
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! Is it legal…
Paddocks Press – October 2020
The October 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.
A reflection on the last 4 years of CSOS Adjudications
The Community Schemes Ombud Service (more commonly known as CSOS) celebrated its fourth anniversary in October 2020 and there is much to be said about the positive changes that have…
Spending body corporate funds
One of the more frequently complained about aspects of sectional title management is the unauthorised spending of body corporate funds by the trustees or the scheme’s managing agent. Now that…
Q&A – 2020 10
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 owners decide…
Paddocks Press – September 2020
The September 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.
The benefits of online sectional title meetings
Many sectional title schemes across the country have been delaying their Annual General Meetings due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and resulting limitations placed on gatherings. However, many schemes are making…
Did the Judge and the CSOS Adjudicator get it wrong?
A criticism of the judgment in Kingshaven HOA v Botha Illegal parking in community schemes is often a real problem, and scheme executives need to be able to effectively control…
Q&A – 2020 09
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! What can owners…
Paddocks Press – August 2020
The August 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.
Waiving your right to hold an Annual General Meeting
Over the past couple of months, in light of the national lockdown and subsequent Alert Levels, many bodies corporate have expressed their desire to forego the holding of an AGM…
Working from home in community schemes – Insurance risks
In an interesting discussion in Paddock’s Club recently, the question was raised: May trustees allow or give permission to owners and/or tenants to work from home? Professor Paddock suggested that…
Q&A – 2020 08
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 an owner…
Paddocks Press – July 2020
The July 2020 edition of Paddocks Press is now available.
Introduction to the POPI Act for Community Schemes
The Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPI Act) is now in operation, as from 1 July 2020. What does this mean for community schemes such as…
The chairperson’s casting vote
I often get asked whether a chairperson is able to exercise his casting vote at the body corporate’s Annual General Meeting. This question indicates to me that: 1) the scheme…
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