Author Archives: Tracey

Whose Deposit Is It Anyway? NGL Attorneys

Navigating the tug-of-war over rental security The moment a tenant hands over a security deposit   >> Read more

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Should You Step Up? The Reality of Becoming a Trustee – van Zyl Retief inc

For many property owners in South African sectional title schemes, the Annual General Meeting (AGM)   >> Read more

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Navigating the AGM: A Preparation Guide for Sectional Titles AGMs By Prof. Graham Paddock

A body corporate Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a cornerstone of sectional title scheme management,   >> Read more

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Who Pays for Resultant Damage in Sectional Title? By Jennifer Paddock

The question of who is responsible for resultant damage is one of the most common,   >> Read more

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Good governance in sectional title schemes: What the STSMA really demands – Zerlinda van der Merwe

If you’ve ever lived in a sectional title scheme, chances are you’ve encountered at least   >> Read more

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Termination of joint ownership, rights in question: PIE Act explained – Tatham Wilkes

In a recent Western Cape court case where the court ordered the termination of joint   >> Read more

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Can CSOS Adjudicators Award Legal Costs in Arrear Collections? By Jennifer Paddock

For bodies corporate struggling with escalating arrear levies, the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) is   >> Read more

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Facts about the first general meeting of a body corporate – Zerlinda van der Merwe

Everything you need to know (including essentials which you might not even know you needed   >> Read more

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Denied access to common property: Can trustees (lawfully) lock you out? By Nicole Tavares

Common property access restrictions in sectional title schemes If you live in a sectional title   >> Read more

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Can a Body Corporate Write Off Levy Arrears, Interest and Legal Fees? By Jennifer Paddock

In the realm of sectional title schemes, the issue of financial management is of paramount   >> Read more

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