Dear Paddocks Press Fans

We are so glad to share this edition of Paddocks Press with you.

In it, Graham and I both share some of our learnings regarding tricky areas of community scheme management.  

Issues like, what constitutes a section extension, as opposed to an exclusive use area improvement? And sectional title schemes in South Africa are non-profit entities but what happens when for-profit motives are brought in? 

We are also excited to share some learning opportunities with you:

• Home Owners’ Association Scheme Manager Course
• Sectional Title Scheme Manager Course
• Advanced Sectional Title Financial Management

Let us know if you have any questions about the options above.

We are committed to equipping you and your body corporate, or managing team, with the knowledge and skills that you need to excel in your community scheme management roles.

Jennifer Paddock

PADDOCKS SHEDS LIGHT ON CURRENT ISSUES

Section Extension or Exclusive Use Area Improvement?  Distinguishing between a section extension and an improvement to an exclusive use area (EUA) can be challenging. While both involve changes to private property within the scheme, they follow different approval processes and have different legal implications. Understanding this difference is crucial for both owners and bodies corporate to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and to avoid potential disputes.  Read the article here.

Subsidence of Sectional Title Dwellings: A Case Study and Legal Analysis This article examines the legal implications and responsibilities arising from foundation subsidence and consequent internal damage in sectional title schemes, using a real-life case study. The focus is on the duties of the body corporate and unit owners, and the application of relevant legislation, including the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 and the STSMA Act 8 of 2011. Read the article here

For-profit Activity in a Body Corporate Sectional title schemes in South Africa are intended to function as non-profit entities, structured to manage and administer common property in the collective interest of all owners. However, in practice, sectional title bodies corporate often face challenges when for-profit motives are introduced—whether through developers, managing agents, or individual owners conducting commercial activities at scale. Read the article here

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                  SECTIONAL TITLE MEETINGS HANDBOOK

Take the stress out of community scheme meetings!

Our Sectional Title Meetings Handbook is an easy to use guide for chairpersons, trustees, owners, managing agents, developers and other role players who want to empower themselves with the knowledge of how to call, conduct and manage sectional title meetings properly.

This handbook integrates the requirements of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, the prescribed management rules and the common law so as to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the laws and rules applicable to sectional title meetings.

We recommend handbook owners take this book into their sectional title meetings to ensure procedures are followed correctly and to use as a reference guide in cases where the meeting hits a procedural roadblock.

Buy the Sectional Title Meetings Handbook

CONTACT US

We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of community scheme management. Visit paddocks.co.za and check out our articles and resources, or email info@paddocks.co.za and one of our team will get back to you. 

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