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What are the responsibilities of a body corporate in terms of the Asbestos Abatement Regulations
In this article, Leigh-Anne Harrison discusses what the responsibilities of a body corporate are, when faced with the problem of asbestos, and what the relevant Regulations say about it.
10 tips for trustees
In this blog post, Zerlinda provides 10 top tips that are important for trustees to know.
Top 7 unanswered questions from our 2nd birthday webinar
In this blog post, Nicole discusses 7 important but unanswered questions relating to community schemes from our Q&A Birthday webinar.
What are the implications of non-compliant geyser installations?
In this article Bernice discusses the impact that changes in plumbing regulations has on the industry, and the lack of understanding that goes with it.
Our take on: “Can directions or restrictions be placed on incoming trustees?”
In this article Nicole provides her view on a pervious article on whether or not directions can be given or restrictions be imposed on trustees, by an ordinary resolution of the members?
How can directions or restrictions be placed on trustees?
In this article Karien discusses how to deal with directions or restrictions being placed on trustees by owners.
Can your rules remain silent when it comes to slaughtering?
In this article Nicole talks about whether or not your rules in a sectional title scheme can remain silent when it comes to slaughtering animals and what the CSOS has to say about it.
Arrear levies: The function of a managing agent
In this article Hendrik talks about arrear levies in community schemes and the function of a managing agent when it comes to the collection process.
What is a guide, hearing or assistance dog?
In this article Nicole analyses various Acts in order to define a guide hearing or assistance dog when it comes to sectional title schemes.
Where are the Executive Managing Agents?
In this article Björn talks about the possible risks trustees have by administering the body corporate’s financials, and explains the pros to appointing an executive managing agent.
What are owners’ rights when wanting to contact others in their community scheme?
In this article Nicole takes us through the legalities of obtaining fellow owners contact information in community schemes.
The holistic role of a managing agent
In this article Nicole takes us through the holistic role that managing agents play in the management of a sectional title schemes.
Achieving the improbable and sometimes the impossible
In this article Zerlinda assists with achieving the improbable and sometimes the impossible when it comes to obtaining a unanimous resolution.
How owners can remove trustees
In this article Nicole Nel asks what do you do when the problem is the current trustees or directors and talks about how owners can remove them.
An executive managing agent – a fairly “new” concept showing great results
In this article Vincent provides clarity on some questions regarding executive managing agents
Setting the record straight
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.