Paddocks Press - February 2024

As Halloween approaches, are you struggling with how to manage those in your community scheme who want the fun and festivities of Trick or Treating, and those who prefer a quiet, private evening at home? Whilst celebrating Halloween is fairly new to South Africa, the struggle between special events and quiet privacy, is not new. Professor Graham Paddock explores this tension and gives some practical guidelines helping manage this within a complex to meet everybody's needs.

"By adopting these thoughtful, balanced measures, community schemes can ensure that festive and life events contribute positively to communal living, while safeguarding residents' rights. Wish you all a safe and enjoyable Halloween!" says Professor Graham Paddock.

Did you miss the opportunity to learn with Paddocks this past year? Don't worry - we are presenting three of our most popular courses in January 2025. Find out more below. We have generous Early Bird Discounts to make it possible for you to invest in your professional career.

And one last thing - don't try to navigate Community Scheme management without our Survival Manuals! We get consistent feedback of how helpful having these books on hand is.

Let us know if you have any queries, and have a look around our site for resources and opportunities to grow in all areas of community scheme management.

Our online courses are first-class opportunities to increase your skill in the area of community scheme management. But, don't take our word for it - hear what the Paddocks Course participants from our most recent presentations say:"Very impressive course; in an age of A.I. so many service providers are losing the human touch. It’s a breath of fresh air to have direct human involvement (the coaching calls, the video tutorials etc). Well done Paddocks team." Jody Flanagan (Sectional Title Scheme Manager)

"I truly appreciate the opportunity to enhance my knowledge and skills. The course has been incredibly valuable, I regularly refer to the notes and information received. I have been applying what I learnt and will continue to do so as I advance in my career. Thank you again for your support and guidance throughout this journey." Portfolio Manager (Start and Manage a Managing Agency)

PADDOCKS SURVIVAL MANUALS

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. Written by Graham Paddock, this book holds your hand right from the start when it takes you through the basics, until the end when it deals with termination of a scheme, and everything in between! Don't try to do it alone - let this Survival Manual be your guide.

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. Let us help you know the ins and outs of Home Owners' Association.

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