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A list of Contributions due in Sectional Title Schemes – Carryn Durham

Posted on 4 October 2024 by Tracey

The body corporate needs to collect different contributions from different parties to ensure the scheme   >> Read more

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What are the forthcoming changes in the law regarding growing, using and possession of cannabis? By Prof. Graham Paddock

Posted on 27 September 2024 by Tracey

Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, No 7 of 2024 This law, signed by the President   >> Read more

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Club Kerkira: A High Court Appeal Case Study on CSOS Process and a Sectional Title Developer Liability for Contributions – by Prof. Graham Paddock

Posted on 20 September 2024 by Tracey

  The recent High Court case of Club Kerkira (Pty) Limited v Trustees of Club   >> Read more

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Why Levy Collection is even more important than you think? Professor Graham Paddock

Posted on 6 September 2024 by Tracey

  In this article Professor Graham Paddock deals with the importance of levy collections in   >> Read more

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Common Problems with EUAs in Sectional Title Schemes and How to Solve Them – Jennifer Paddock

Posted on 30 August 2024 by Tracey

Exclusive Use Areas (EUAs) are a crucial aspect of sectional title schemes, offering specific owners   >> Read more

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Businesses, body corporates, and the right to electricity – Wiesinger O’Dwyer Inc.

Posted on 23 August 2024 by Tracey

Can a business enforce its right to receive electricity if the body corporate under which   >> Read more

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Tenant ‘Red Flags’ and how to avoid them – Grant Smee

Posted on 16 August 2024 by Tracey

The wrong tenant can have a lasting negative effect. The residential property industry continues its   >> Read more

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Outstanding charges, body corporates and sales in execution- Wiesinger O’Dwyer Inc

Posted on 2 August 2024 by Tracey

Recently our Supreme Court of Appeal had to consider whether a purchaser was entitled to   >> Read more

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Can Landlords unilaterally charge for additional services? Wright Rose-Innes

Posted on 26 July 2024 by Tracey

  The relationship between landlord and tenant can be a complex one fraught with dangers   >> Read more

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SECTIONAL TITLE – AN OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL CLAIMS FOR RELIEF UNDER SECTION 39 OF THE CSOS ACT – By Prof. Graham Paddock

Posted on 19 July 2024 by Tracey

Section 39 of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act of 2011 (CSOS Act) provides a   >> Read more

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