Greetings Paddocks Press Fan!

This edition of Paddocks Press has two really interesting articles by Professor Graham Paddock where he analyses an important CSOS case, and shares the second part of the series, Top Ten Sectional Title Management Issues. In Jennifer Paddock's article she explores when and how reserve funds may be transferred to the admin fund, while ensuring compliance with the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 (the STSM Act) and its Prescribed Management Rules (PMRs). We also hear more from Jennifer about how to take Body Corporate resolutions legally.

Looking back at 2024, what are you most proud of in terms of your career growth and development? Are you planning for the future by equipping yourself today? We can certainly help you enhance your vocational power by inviting you to sign up for one of our January courses before the end of the year. 

We have all heard that “knowledge is power” and yes, that may be true. However, it is applied knowledge that is the transformative key to unlocking potential, becoming truly professional and staying ahead of the curve. In our courses, we not only share crucial information to increase your knowledge base - we equip you to apply that knowledge to your every-day challenges in community scheme management. 

Start 2025 with a bang! In January we are presenting three of our most popular courses. We have generous Early Bird Discounts to make it possible for you (or your management) to invest in your professional career.

And one last thing - if you think you could benefit from regular advice and learning from others’ questions and discussions regarding community scheme management, join Paddocks Club. This online membership club is for anyone involved in sectional title, home owners’ associations or other community schemes - our members include a range of role players from managing agents, chairpersons, trustees, owners, attorneys, service providers to the community scheme industry and more. Join us in 2025!

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.

The Paddocks Team

PADDOCKS SHEDS LIGHT ON CURRENT ISSUES

The Attic Altercation: The Battle over Ceiling Storage In Chenin Body Corporate v Steele (CSOS 4281/WC/21), an owner’s unauthorised attic storage solution led to a dispute with the body corporate. This hidden storage area on community property sparked a legal battle, highlighting one of the challenges of sectional title living.   Read the article here.

	A Guide to Reallocating Funds in Sectional Title Schemes This article by Jennifer Paddock explores when and how reserve funds may be transferred to the admin fund while ensuring compliance with the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 (the STSM Act) and its Prescribed Management Rules (PMRs). Read the article here
	Top Ten Sectional Title Management Issues In this two-part series Professor Graham Paddock discusses ten of the most critical issues in sectional title scheme management. In this second piece, he focuses on five key areas: Disputes, Legislative Compliance, Communication, Smaller Schemes and Distressed Schemes. Read the article here

How to Legally take Body Corporate Resolutions In this short podcast, Jennifer summarises the basic requirements to legally take body corporate resolutions in sectional title schemes, covering the three different types of body corporate resolutions, the different ways each of these resolutions can be taken, calculating votes in number and value, and more.  Listen to the podcast here

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON

• Holiday Office closure: 14 December 2024 - 7 January 2025 (Reopening 8 January 2025)
• Paperback Book Orders: As we will need to process, package and courier paperback book orders before Paddocks closes for the festive season, please ensure that any paperback books that you would like to receive this year are ordered and paid for before Friday, 6 December 2024. These orders will then be couriered the following week, and any orders that come in thereafter will only be shipped in the week of 8 January 2025.
• Consulting: All consulting matters that come in after 13 December 2024 will only be attended to in the new year, once Paddocks reopens.
• Paddocks Club: Paddocks Club forums will continue to be monitored and we will endeavour to answer questions within 72 hours Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays) during the period our offices are closed.

LEARN WITH US IN 2025

More information on Paddocks Courses in 2025

PADDOCKS CLUB

An online club, moderated by Jennifer Paddock, designed to help members find answers to questions about sectional title, home owners’ associations and other types of community schemes.

Find out more about Paddocks Club here

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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