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Ratifying community scheme resolutions — who has the power?
The full bench decision (three judges) of the Pietermaritzburg High Court, in the case of Derby Downs Management Association v Assegaai River Properties (Pty) Ltd and Another...
Demystifying the various types of resolutions in community schemes
Let's face it, complying with all the relevant legislation and community scheme governance documentation is anything but child's play. For example, the different types of resolutions and requirements in the...
5 things to look out for in a digital visitor management system
The demand for property inside schemes exceeds that of free-standing property, and security is probably one of the main reasons for this. But are community schemes really...
Energy independence bolted onto your Solar solution
South Africans are in a dark place. Not just because of rising unemployment and prime interest rates, or escalating food and fuel prices, but because everything seems to be going...
New clarifications on appeals against CSOS Adjudication Orders
By now, we know that in terms of s 57(1) of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act[1] (“the CSOS Act”), an applicant, the community scheme, or any affected...
Making shared spaces happy places
Rising costs have us all tightening our belts, and community schemes are no exception. We have a difficult enough time covering all the necessary expenses, so luxuries are often not...
Get your electricity bill dropping quicker than the temperature
Eish, winter is coming - but with the cost of electricity rising, it seems that those of us without a cosy fireplace might either be left out of pocket or...
Tip the scales in favour of your scheme’s assets
We have talked a lot about what happens when community schemes run into trouble because of arrear levy debt or urgent unexpected expenses. However, on the flip side, well-managed and...
Remote commissioning – getting the stamp of approval
Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic placed numerous hindrances on our daily lives and forced humanity to re-evaluate what we perceive to be “normal”, such hindrances also provided opportunities. Opportunities to overcome...
Keeping the city’s finger off the light switch
In a bold and decisive move, the City of Tshwane started a revenue-collection campaign disconnecting electricity to non-paying customers since early in February. They certainly followed through on their...
What does the Property Practitioners Act mean for managing agents?
Since 1 February 2022 the business of all property practitioners is subject to new legislation; the Property Practitioners Act (“the PPA”) and the Property Practitioners Regulations (“the PPA...
6 ways to make your home eco-friendlier this Earth Day without breaking the bank
Earth Day has been celebrated internationally on the 22nd of April every year since 1970, and is a great opportunity to highlight initiatives that inspire action...
Connectivity; it’s personal
It is hard to believe that only approximately 4% of the world’s population was online in 1999 and that social media only originated in the 2000s. (Click here...
Is that an old hand?
Virtual meetings have become a feature of our daily lives over the past few years. “You’re on mute” and “can you see my screen” have become even more familiar than...
Educating the community scheme industry in Mzanzi for mahala!
We are proud to announce the latest development in community scheme education. Sectional Title Solutions (STS), in affiliation with the Training Academy for Community Schemes (TRACS), has recently launched an online...
It’s time to dump Eskom and your generator, and fall in love with solar
We recently celebrated the month of love. Unfortunately, it is difficult to plan ahead for that romantic dinner or a ”Netflix and Chill” session if you don’t know if you...
The tail cannot wag the dog
Is compliance with Prescribed Management Rules (“PMRs”) 25(1) and (2) of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Regulations (“STSMA Regulations”), 2016, a pre-requisite for levy debt enforcement? To answer this question, we...
Enhanced security going into the Festive Season
The holiday season is upon us, and you are likely looking forward to some time off from work and a well-deserved break. But have you considered protecting your community scheme...
Managing arrear levy debt for a stress-free December
Arrear levies are an inevitable issue faced by community schemes in South Africa. From late payments to non-payments, unit owners oftentimes struggle to comply with levy requirements – despite these...
Fluffy, the k9 terror of Klein Paradys – Part 1
In the Klein Paradys Sectional Title Scheme (“community scheme”), lives a dog named Fluffy. Fluffy has been nothing but a nuisance since he and his family moved in 6 months...
How long do rooftop residential solar panels last?
One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners looking to reduce their dependency on the national grid by installing solar is “how long do solar panels last?” Considering the...
Comply with rules, even if your neighbour doesn’t
In the case between Kingshaven HOA v Botha, CSOS and Another, we learn, amongst other things, that it is not a valid defence to say that, just because others are...
Lessons from a recent appeal against a CSOS Adjudication Order
An appeal against a CSOS adjudication order in Kwa-Zulu Natal has seen the Pietermaritzburg High Court set aside the adjudicator’s order as it was wrong in law. The case in...
Sectional Title Solutions partners with GLOVent to offer community schemes more!
Sectional Title Solutions (STS), a provider of value-add solutions to sectional title schemes, bodies corporate and homeowners' associations (“community schemes”) across South Africa, is proud to announce an industry-changing partnership...