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Exclusive use areas in sectional title schemes

Exclusive use areas (EUAs) in sectional title (ST) schemes are, quite simply, parts of the common property that have been granted to certain owners for their exclusive use. And yet these are often misunderstood and the cause of ...

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Overview of the Community Scheme Ombud Service Bill

The Community Scheme Ombud Service Bill has been approved by the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements. In terms of the bill, community schemes include: Sectional title development schemes in terms of the Sectional Titles ...

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Sign a fine lease

One of the thorniest issues facing sectional title schemes is what to do about tenants who regularly flout the conduct rules and make things unpleasant for other residents. From the trustees’ point of view, the problem is that ...

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Termination of a managing agent’s contract

In a hypothetical scheme, some owners are unhappy with the quality of services provided by the managing agent.

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How many proxies can one person have?

There seems to be some confusion of late as to whether or not a person can hold more than two proxies. The simple answer is yes: a person can currently hold more than two proxies – there is no limit at the moment. “At the moment” ...

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Protection from unruly tenants

The proposed new Community Schemes Ombud Service Bill protects the rights of landlords to “good administration” in respect of scheme finances and facilities. The Bill oversees the administration of disputes in the sectional title ...

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What happens when the wheels come off?

The body corporate – as represented by the trustees – is the custodian of value in a sectional title scheme. But what happens if the management and administration deteriorate to unacceptable ...

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Curb “bad tenant” behaviour

As property investment is on the rise again after a long dip in the market, investors should be aware that, once they take the plunge, they are exposed to certain dangers. Investing in ...

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Sectional title tenants have recourse in disputes

When large numbers of people live in close confines, there are bound to be disagreements on noise levels, exclusive use areas, extensions to sections, building and garden maintenance, pets, satellite dishes, illegal structures, ...

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