Expert articles for trustees, managing agents, owners and homeowners' associations covering CSOS, sectional title, conduct rules, governance, levies, meetings and dispute resolution.
When it comes to sectional title living, the rules are what hold everything together - they define how people share space, manage responsibilities, and resolve disputes. But too often, new developments or self-managed bodies corporate take a shortcut: they simply copy another complex's rules, make a few tweaks, and sub
Living in a community scheme - whether a sectional title complex, homeowners' association (HOA), retirement village, or share block - means you are part of a community governed by rules. Most of the time, these rules help maintain harmony, safety, and property value. But sometimes, disputes arise: over levies, pets, no
Living in a sectional title complex or estate often comes with rules designed to balance the rights of all residents. One of the most debated topics is whether pets are allowed - and under what conditions. Community Schemes (such as sectional titles and homeowners' associations) are entitled to make rules, but those ru
Buying into a sectional title complex, gated estate, or homeowners' association (HOA) is very different from purchasing a freestanding home. When you buy in a community scheme, you don't just buy a property -you buy into a shared way of life. That means collective decision-making, financial contributions, and rules des
Trustees and managing agents of residential complexes and estates in South Africa are being cautioned to take immediate note of a new legal directive that carries serious legal consequences for non-compliance.
Rules in community schemes such as Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and Bodies Corporate form the backbone of harmonious, compliant, well-managed residential communities in South Africa and serve as the foundation for effective management, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.
When a sectional title unit is sold, a crucial part of the transfer process is obtaining a levy clearance certificate from the body corporate. This certificate confirms that all outstanding levies and charges due to the body corporate have been settled by the seller, and it is a legal prerequisite for the transfer of o
Choosing trustees is one of the most consequential choices you will make when establishing a trust. Trustees are the people - or professionals - who will hold legal control over the assets in your trust and make decisions that directly affect your beneficiaries. In many cases, they will continue in this role long after the
In response to proposed amendments concerning the closure of suburban roads, the City of Johannesburg has invited public participation. The Security Access Restrictions Policy, originally enacted in 2014, governs how road closures may be implemented. However, evolving urban circumstances have prompted a need to revise
Sectional title schemes are governed by The Sectional Titles Act, 1986 provides for the division of buildings into sections and common property and for the acquisition of separate ownership in sections coupled with joint ownership in common property. It also provides for the transfer of such property between owners.
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