By Auren Freitas dos Santos Security cameras have become a normal part of life in community schemes. Many sectional title schemes and home owners associations rely on CCTV systems to…
advisoryJuly 1, 2026
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 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 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 Ané de Klerk For years now the industry has seen tension between members applying for access to bodies corporate’s books of account and/or records, and trustees and/or managing agents’…
advisoryApril 3, 2024
By Ané de Klerk As I was attending an Annual General Meeting (“AGM’) on behalf of a client last night, I noted a couple of actions and procedures that did…
advisoryMarch 6, 2024
By Ané de Klerk The following question was raised by one of our UCT Sectional Titles Schemes Management students last week and, as I believe it is one that pops…
advisoryFebruary 7, 2024
By Ané de Klerk Over the Summer Holidays you have likely spent more time in your sectional title property than you do when you’re working your nine to five; either…
advisoryJanuary 10, 2024
By Ané de Klerk Few things evoke Christmas cheer like homes beautifully decorated in all things Christmas. For some, a charming wreath greeting one at the door does the trick,…
advisoryDecember 13, 2023