In this article, Zerlinda discusses the importance of paying utilities in community schemes and whether a scheme can require an owner or owners who do not pay their utilities, to have a meter installed.

In this article written for NAMA, Zerlinda identifies a few essential community scheme administration and management items to consider actioning in the new year.

In this article, Rizaar Smidt discusses the installation of separate meters for water and electricity in community schemes.

In this article, Zerlinda discusses the legalities surrounding the 2 types of meters in sectional title schemes.

In this article, written by Zerlinda van der Merwe, she discusses if it is the body corporate that is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the common property, or is it the responsibility of the owner of a section?

In this article, written by Zerlinda van der Merwe, posted in the Trafalgar newsletter. Zerlinda discusses financial compliance in community schemes.

What is an exclusive use area? TVDM Consultants unpacks this question with another, "is it yours?" Read the blog to find out!

In this article, Zerlinda provides a few examples of the chairperson’s responsibilities within community schemes.

In this article, Zerlinda discusses what the requirements and characteristic traits for a “good” managing agent are.

At TVDM Consultants, we are always getting complaints from our colleagues and clients about how poorly people behave in bodies corporate. Our immediate response is always, “What do the scheme rules say, and have you considered updating them?”

In this article, written by Zerlinda van der Merwe, posted on the Trafalgar newsletter. Zerlinda discusses if amending your FYE will assist in having your AGM held earlier?