In this case study, Marion discusses why her body corporate opted to go the alternative energy solution route, through the installation of solar panels on the common property, as well as the processes and finances associated with the project.

In this article Mike unpacks community schemes insurance and information risks.

In this article Shirley shares her view on rules in bodies corporate.

In this article Lamees explains the duties and responsibilities of an owner in a sectional title scheme.

In this article Lamees breaks down the basic know-how’s of buying your first property.

In this article Leigh-Anne explains the role of the Information Officer and where a Managing Agent fits in with regard to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

The Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act and the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act requires that a body corporate keep certain items on record, in order for the scheme to be compliant. In this article Nicole takes a look at exactly what needs to be kept.

In this article Shirley shares her view on ritual slaughter in body corporates.

In this article Leigh-Anne answers the question on everyone’s lips at the moment with regards to the Protection of Information Act (“POPIA”), “What action do I need to take in order to be compliant?”

Very often, at an annual general meeting (“AGM”), important insurance aspects are overlooked. In this article, Mike will provide a few simple tips on how to avoid some of the pitfalls and risks.

A body corporate requires a minimum of two funds, namely one for the administrative fund and the second, a reserve fund. The administrative fund is used to fund the operating expenses of the body corporate for a particular year, and the reserve fund for the implementation of the maintenance, repair and replacement plan of the body corporate. In this article Bruce investigates just how many bank accounts a body corporate needs.

It is completely understandable, that one could easily get confused when it comes to what you can do in a body corporate. In this article Nicole provides a top 20 list of what you can do in a body corporate.