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How to HOA Part 4 | Who is the management committee of an HOA?
In the fourth instalment of this 7 part series, Nicole focuses on the management committee of the HOA: who they are, how they are elected and removed, what their duties/obligations are, and how they differ between common law and Non-Profit Company HOAs.
How to HOA Part 3 | Who are the members of an HOA and what are their obligations?
In the third instalment of this 7 part series, Nicole Nel focuses on who the members in an HOA are, and what their subsequent obligations may be.
How to HOA part 2 | Different types of governance documentation in HOAs
In the second instalment of this 7 part series, Nicole Nel focuses on the different types of governance documentation that you will find in HOAs.
How to HOA part 1 | Common Law and Non-Profit Company HOA key differences
In the first instalment of this 7 part article series, Nicole Nel focuses on what the difference is between Common Law and Non-Profit Company HOAs.
Recognising the value of managing agents: 6 ways to advance the profession
In this blog post, Hendrik Hoffmann discusses how important it is for trustees to recognise the value of managing agents and the importance of fair compensation.
Selling preloved goods from sectional title | Tips on how not to be a nuisance
In this article Nicole Tavares talks about buying and selling personal items from a sectional title scheme, and provides 4 tips to do so without causing a nuisance.
Quiet Efficiency: How to successfully combat working from home noise disturbances
Don't let noise disturbances ruin your work from home experience. Learn how to successfully combat distractions and maintain a quiet and productive environment with this guide.
Do you have to elect a chairperson in a body corporate?
In this blog post Zerlinda discusses whether or not each body corporate needs a chairperson for their scheme, as well as what the roles of this chairperson would be.
Overcrowding and Occupancy Rules in Sectional Title Schemes | 5 Important Considerations
In our latest article, Brendon from Sensorpix Digital Content, discusses and defines 5 key considerations in terms of overcrowding and occupancy rules in sectional title schemes.
PQ, ShmeeQ | 5 Ways Participation Quota should be implemented in Sectional Title
Are sectional title developments based on the principles of democracy?
In this recent blog post, Hendrik Hoffmann discusses this topic in relation to the STSMA, as well as various ways in which the PQ should be implemented.
Changing it up, by changing your rules
In a recent blog post, Nicole Nel recommends the process that you should follow if you are planning on amending your management or conduct rules.
What does consolidating a unit entail?
“What's mine is mine, what's yours is mine.”
In a recent blog post, Zerlinda discusses what consolidation in community schemes means and what resolution it requires.
Top 6 frequently asked auditing questions
In a recent blog post by Alistair, he provides clarity on frequently asked auditing questions.
Your guide to understanding levies
In our new blog post, Marion Fogell, shares her research and opinions on the raising of levy contributions, use of funds, funding improvements to common property and CSOS levies.
Case study: HOA penalty clause for not building in time, unenforceable?
In Matthew’s first article for TVDM Consultants, he discusses the Chapman's Bay Estate Homeowners' Association v Lotter and Others case.
Goedkoop is duurkoop | An auditors view
In this blog post, Alistair Scholtz, takes a look at the many requirements, checks and balances to ensure that your community scheme's financial statements are accurate.
You light up my life: Your how to guide for installing solar panels in your community scheme
In this blog post, Zerlinda applies an overview to the legal theory that goes with installing solar panels in community schemes.
Blacklisting in bodies corporate: The why, how and how long
In this blog post, Nicole Nel explains what blacklisting is and how it can be used to as a tool to ensure that owners in community schemes pay their contributions on time.
How to make 2023 the best year in your community scheme
In this blog post, Zerlinda provides insight to trustees, managing agents and owners as she discusses the necessary steps to take to make 2023 the best year in community schemes.
Community Schemes Ombud Service Stakeholder Training
In this article Zerlinda shares her highlights from the Community Schemes Ombud Service training event which was held in Cape Town in January 2022.