By Ané de Klerk Whether you wish to build a braai room onto your property, add a bedroom, enlarge a living area or do something as simple as adding storage…
advisorySeptember 3, 2025
By Auren Freitas dos Santos In community schemes governed under the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA), the concept of a “special levy” is as familiar as it is controversial.…
advisoryJuly 2, 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 Auren Freitas dos Santos In the daily functioning of sectional title schemes, some practices become so entrenched that few pause to question their legal foundations. One such practice is…
advisoryJune 4, 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 Auren Freitas dos Santos In a recent High Court matter, a Cape Town-based body corporate sought to recover R1,104,323.11 in alleged arrear contributions dating back to December 2018 from…
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 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