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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.
Is the CSOS fulfilling its mandate?
In this article Michael shares his views on whether the CSOS is fulfilling its mandate.
Highlights from our Property Practitioners Act webinar
In this article Zerlinda shares her highlights from our Property Practitioners Act webinar which was held 17 February 2022.
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.
Damage to front door and security gate – who pays the excess?
In this article Mike talks about damage to a front door and security gate by unpacking who pays the excess.
Happy Holidays
In this article Zerlinda takes talks about the fast approaching holidays, and what it could mean for community scheme living.
Building on or moving on up
In this article Zerlinda takes us through alterations and renovations within community schemes.
The ABCs of taking minutes at sectional title meetings
In this article Poena takes us through the ABCs of taking minutes at sectional title meetings.
Being a trustee without being a member of the body corporate
In this article Lamees talks about being a trustee without being a member of the body corporate.
Proxies | How, When and Why?
In this article Nicole goes through the “How, When and Why" of appointing a proxy to attend a meeting on an owners behalf.
Legal and practical aspects of religious slaughtering in sectional title
In this article Lamees unpacks the legal and practical aspects of religious slaughtering in sectional title