By Ané de Klerk The social media enthusiasts among our readers may have come across the latest Draft Community Schemes Ombud Service (“CSOS”) Practice Directive shared by the CSOS on…
advisoryApril 2, 2025
By Auren Freitas dos Santos With urban spaces becoming increasingly crowded, homeowners are constantly looking for ways to maximise their living areas. One common idea in sectional title schemes is…
advisoryMarch 5, 2025
By Auren Freitas dos Santos Serving as a trustee in a sectional title scheme is often a thankless task. Many trustees juggle late-night calls about malfunctioning lifts or loud parties,…
advisoryMarch 5, 2025
By Ané de Klerk I often get asked this question by students and clients who own property within sectional titles schemes. Completely understandably, trustees can be quite busy - trying…
advisoryFebruary 5, 2025
By Auren Freitas dos Santos In this article we discuss a High Court judgment which highlighted a significant legal debate concerning the jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Court in matters involving…
advisoryFebruary 5, 2025
By Ané de Klerk Over the Festive Season it is natural for sectional titles schemes to experience an influx of people and an increase in traffic and activity. Many who…
advisoryDecember 4, 2024
By Auren Freitas dos Santos In sectional title governance, trustees serve as the operational backbone of a body corporate, executing decisions and managing day-to-day affairs. However, their actions must align…
advisoryDecember 4, 2024
By Auren Freitas dos Santos In a recent Judgment handed down on 2 September 2024, the Western Cape High Court addressed a pivotal issue concerning the jurisdiction of the Community…
advisoryNovember 6, 2024
By Ané de Klerk The vast majority of the decisions made in a sectional titles schemes management context are made by ordinary resolution. This means that, most of the time,…
advisoryNovember 6, 2024