Three ways to resolve unauthorized common property alterations
Three ways to resolve unauthorized common property alterations In a consulting matter I dealt with this month, the trustees of a scheme were undertaking the mammoth task of sorting out 20 years’ worth of unapproved alterations made to the scheme’s common property....
Job Opportunity: Portfolio Coordinator / Junior Portfolio Specialist
Are you looking for a challenging and exciting job that will test your administrative and client relationship management skills? Look no further! We have a fantastic job opportunity for you to become a Portfolio Coordinator. In this role, you will be assisting the...
TRACS Introductory Guide for Sectional Title Owners
Buying into a Community Scheme or stepping into the role of a Trustee can seem intimidating. We are proud to offer the TRACS Introductory Guide for Sectional Title Owners free of charge! TRACS can teach you: The benefits, duties, and responsibilities of Sectional...
Codes of Conduct — How a Good Sectional Title Managing Agent Will Work for You
Codes of Conduct — How a Good Sectional Title Managing Agent Will Work for You Ensuring legal compliance. Building financial sustainability. Performing daily administration. Planning renovations. Enacting resolutions. Settling disputes. Hitting your head against a...
Environmental Concerns: Managing Waste Disposal and Recycling in a Sectional Title Scheme
Environmental Concerns: Managing Waste Disposal and Recycling in a Sectional Title Scheme South Africans are well versed in environmental issues, with some endemic to the country. We all know about the high cost of power, and the shortage of energy supply – with...
Exclusive Use Areas — A Closer Look at the Rules and Regulations
Exclusive Use Areas — A Closer Look at the Rules and Regulations At the time of writing, Sectional Title Schemes consist of two property types. The first type would be the resident-owned sections and units. The second type, meanwhile, would be the common property —...
Exploring Sectional Title Law, how your Managing Agent can Help with Compliance
Exploring Sectional Title Law, how your Managing Agent can Help with Compliance The Sectional Titles Act, No 95 of 1986, is a cornerstone piece of legislation in South African property law, which governs the ownership, management, and control of Sectional Title...
December Top Tips That All Trustees Should Know – Key Problems to Anticipate
December Top Tips That All Trustee Should Know – Key Problems to Anticipate In our previous pre-Christmas article, we focused on common December disputes and what you can do to anticipate or even prevent them. However, as a Trustee, your capacity for risk...