A New Chapter in Online Learning: 1-day and 1-week online courses

Twenty years ago, Paddocks offered its first online STSM course. Since then our courses and online teaching methods have continuously evolved, driven by market demand, our students' feedback and emerging technologies.

Now we're excited to announce another leap forward. We are creating an additional suite of 1-day and 1-week “NextGen” Paddocks online courses that thoughtfully integrate artificial intelligence with our traditional teaching. Jennifer and I will continue to lead the teaching, now enhanced by AI systems that can adapt to individual learning needs while fostering deeper student interactions and peer learning.

To our valued past and current students – thank you for being part of our journey of innovation in community scheme management education. We wish you a prosperous 2025 and look forward to sharing this exciting new chapter with you soon.

Warm regards,

Adj. Prof. Graham Paddock

PADDOCKS SHEDS LIGHT ON CURRENT ISSUES

Who is responsible if the problem is underneath an EUA? In sectional title schemes, the question of who is responsible for maintaining and repairing infrastructure often creates confusion, especially when such infrastructure runs in or beneath exclusive use areas. Adj. Prof. Graham Paddock explores the legal principles that govern this issue, using the water pipe as an example and focusing on the interplay between various provisions of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011.   Read the article here.

The Body Corporate of San Sydney v Shivani Singh and Others: A Case Analysis This case analysis builds on a series of articles, Lessons for Sectional Title Management, that explore case outcomes for learning. In this case, the Body Corporate incorporated into the scheme three additional buildings that the scheme developer had built on common property without legal permission. They needed the written consent of all sectional owners and unit bondholders. One owner refused!  Read the article here

Pets in Sectional Title Schemes  In this short podcast, Jennifer Paddock provides guidance around a topic that emerges with regularity -- pets in community schemes. What does the law say about keeping pets and is a Body Corporate entitled to adopt a ‘no pet’ rule, banning pets entirely? Are some pets allowed, but not others? What about emotional support animals? What can a Body Corporate do if it wants a pet removed?  Listen to the podcast here

LEARN WITH US IN 2025

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BOOKS TO START 2025 

• Sectional Title Survival Manual:  Now in its 8th edition, the Sectional Title Survival Manual has proven over 30 years to be one of the most popular reference guides for those living or working in sectional title. We constantly hear from our readers how their “Green Book” has become an essential go-to guide for any problem they encounter in their body corporate dealings.

• Home Owners' Association Survival Manual: The 2nd edition of the Home Owners’ Associations Survival Manual empowers its readers with easy to understand explanations of all the provisions of the new Companies Act and the common law that apply to the management of home owners’ associations, as well as references to the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 9 of 2011. It is a must read and handy reference guide for both executives and members of any home owners’ association.

• Sectional Title Meetings Handbook: The 2nd edition of the 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.

More information on Books and Resources

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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