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Understanding South African Law on Generator Use in Sectional Title Complexes
Generators – Noise in a Sectional Title Complex Dealing with the incessant issue of noise in sectional title complexes, particularly concerning the use of generators,
The Body Corporate’s Right to Block Property Transfer: A Case Analysis
Introduction: In a November 2023 ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal, The Body Corporate of Marsh Rose v Steinmuller (149/2022) [2023] ZASCA 143 (2
Wingate Body Corporate v Pamba and Another: Approach A Court Rather Than CSOS At Your Peril
The CSOS Act provides that the Ombud presides over a dispute resolution mechanism in community schemes: be wary of going to court rather than this
Legal Case Analysis: Lion Ridge Body Corporate v. Alexander – Disconnecting Utilities in Sectional Schemes
Introduction: The Lion Ridge case revolves around a pivotal legal question – Can a Body Corporate within a sectional scheme disconnect water and electricity services
CSOS dispute resolution procedures
Do you live in a Community Living setup such as a Sectional Title Scheme, Homeowners Association or Share Block? There are advantages to community living,
Installing a cellphone mast in your complex to boost signal
Introduction: My client approached his Home Owners Association (HOA) for permission to erect an MTN antenna to boost otherwise poor MTN reception in his complex.
What Laws Apply to Keeping a Dog in a Sectional Title Complex
A client complained that her body corporate won’t allow her to keep a small dog in her unit, and asked me about her legal rights.
Rights and Responsibilities of the Chairperson
The Chairperson of a body corporate – what are his or her rights and responsibilities? The chairperson’s role should be to ensure that trustee meetings
Maintenance v Improvements
Is your sectional title complex looking a bit tired? Sectional title maintenance and improvement Maintenance The trustees of your body corporate need to maintain the
Are your sectional title affairs in a mess
Are your sectional title affairs in a mess (your body corporate owes a fortune in arrear municipal charges)? You may consider appointing an administrator to