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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.
Top 5 neighbours you don't want
Making their first publishing debut, Kyle and Tashreeq co-author this blog post, where they discuss the top 5 types of people that you really don’t want to be your neighbours.
New CSOS developments: What should you know?
In this blog post Nicole Nel highlights a few new and exciting developments that we can expect from the CSOS, as introduced by the CSOS panel at the NAMA Conference.
Knock knock, trick or treat
In this article, Zerlinda discusses trick or treating within community schemes, and lays out some ground rules for the occasion.
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.