By Ané de Klerk It is widely known and understood that, as of 7 October 2016, people and entities who own a unit in a sectional title scheme must pay…
advisoryOctober 1, 2025
By Ané de Klerk 18 July 2025 marked the signing into operation of the latest CSOS Consolidated Practice Directive. While the Draft document was already a hefty one, this final…
advisoryAugust 6, 2025
By Ané de Klerk Trying to collect arrear levies is undoubtedly one of the most frustrating elements of managing a body corporate. It therefore comes as no surprise that one…
advisoryJuly 1, 2025
By Ané de Klerk It is often said that Conduct and Management Rules without a Fining Rule have “no teeth”. As much as we would like owners and occupants to…
advisoryJune 4, 2025
By Ané de Klerk A sectional title scheme’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) is the most important meeting members will have during the body corporate’s financial year. It is here that…
advisoryMay 7, 2025
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 The release of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Consolidated Practice Directive 1 of 2025 has sparked heated debate across social media. Spanning 170 pages, this…
advisoryApril 2, 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