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Raising the roof: the pergola saga – Sectional Title Solutions

In the case of Wilds Homeowners’ Association NPC v Pillay and Others on 12 April 2023, the   >> Read more

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What does consolidating a unit entail? Zerlinda van der Merwe

Consolidation, what does that mean? To bring together separate parts into a single or unified   >> Read more

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MAXIMIZING YOUR CHANCES OF A SUCCESSFUL CSOS APPLICATION – By Prof. Graham Paddock

Working with Prof. CG van der Merwe, Graham has analyzed numerous Community Schemes Ombud Service   >> Read more

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CAN THE CHIEF OMBUD OF THE CSOS CREATE 12 NEW ADJUDICATION ORDERS THROUGH A PRACTICE DIRECTIVE? – Jennifer Paddock

On 14 March 2023 the Community Schemes Ombud Service (the ‘CSOS’) issued a Draft Practice   >> Read more

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Good fences make good neighbours – Sectional Title Solutions

An explanatory analysis of the rights of unit owners in handling domestic violence within a   >> Read more

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eThekwini Municipality – Load Shedding Updated Schedule – Areas & Blocks 25 May 2023

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Your guide to understanding levies – Marion Fogell

I have seen many discussions recently about both the “raising” of levies and their use,   >> Read more

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NAVIGATING ACCESSIBILITY ALTERATIONS IN SECTIONAL TITLE SCHEMES: A CASE STUDY – Graham Paddock

Introduction An elderly lady suffering from severe arthritis and mobility issues requested the trustees of   >> Read more

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DOES PRESCRIBED CONDUCT RULE 1(2) INCLUDE THERAPY PETS AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS?

The role of therapy pets and emotional support animals in providing mental health support has   >> Read more

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Case study: HOA penalty clause for not building in time, unenforceable? TVDM Consultants

The importance of a clause in a homeowners’ association’s (“HOA/s”) constitution or memorandum of incorporation,   >> Read more

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