By Auren Freitas dos Santos In a notable judgment handed down on 28 November 2023, the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) dismissed an appeal in a defamation…
advisoryDecember 13, 2023
By Auren Freitas dos Santos In an important judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa, delivered on 2 November 2023, the court scrutinised the interpretation of section…
advisoryNovember 8, 2023
By Auren Freitas dos Santos As we mark the seventh anniversary of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (CSOS Act), there continues to be widespread confusion regarding the extent of…
advisoryOctober 4, 2023
By Ané de Klerk In this final installment of our three part series, we will take a closer look at finances and dispute resolution in the sectional title context. Missed…
advisorySeptember 6, 2023
By Auren Freitas dos Santos The intricacies of the STSM Act and the prescribed management rules can often seem like a labyrinth for most people dealing with body corporate governance.…
advisorySeptember 6, 2023
By Auren Freitas dos Santos In today's fast-paced digital age, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to unprecedented advancements in various industries, including the legal sector. AI-powered tools,…
advisoryAugust 2, 2023
By Ané de Klerk In this second part of our three part series, we will take a closer look at meetings and maintenance in the sectional title context. Missed Part…
advisoryAugust 2, 2023
By Auren Freitas dos Santos Introduction: On 12 May 2023, the South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg reviewed and set aside a decision made by the Community Scheme Ombud Service (CSOS),…
advisoryJuly 5, 2023
By Ané de Klerk It can be tough being the new kid on the (apartment) block. Whether you are looking to buy property situated in a sectional title scheme or…
advisoryJuly 5, 2023