Posted on 6/13/2025 1:52 PM By Cor van Deventer
In sectional title schemes, trustees play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day management of the scheme on behalf of the body corporate. But what happens when those trustees fail to act in the scheme’s best interests — or worse, cause harm through mismanagement or misconduct?
Posted on 6/12/2025 1:24 PM By Cor van Deventer
Johlene Wasserman, the driving force behind VDM Attorneys' community scheme and compliance division, worked for both the CSOS and the PPRA and understands schemes and their legal complexities. She has positioned herself at the forefront of community scheme and property practitioner compliance, protecting the interests of homeowners, tenants, and trustees alike.
Posted on 6/11/2025 4:18 PM By Cor van Deventer
According to the city, persistent non-payment by property owners has significantly affected its ability to operate efficiently. In response, it has introduced a stricter enforcement mechanism, aimed at recovering debts before a transfer of ownership is finalised.
Posted on 5/27/2025 7:23 AM By Cor van Deventer
Some stakeholders have argued that, due to the rise in crime in certain neighbourhoods, automated systems enhance security in gated areas. They believe the existing policy does not adequately reflect this benefit. As a result, the proposed amendments now include provisions that would allow the installation of automated security systems, provided certain requirements are fulfilled.
Posted on 5/19/2025 4:33 PM By Cor van Deventer
The building at 101 Rissik Street, which has housed the Johannesburg Deeds Office for years, has been in a state of disrepair for some time. The situation escalated in April 2024 when a sewage leak flooded the basement, prompting widespread outcry and renewed pressure from the legal profession for decisive action.