Expert articles for trustees, managing agents, owners and homeowners' associations covering CSOS, sectional title, conduct rules, governance, levies, meetings and dispute resolution.
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 The Security Access Restrictions Policy, originally enacted in 2014, governs how road closures may be implemented.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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