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Blacklisting owners for levy arrears in sectional title schemes – Nicole Nel

Blacklisting is not so simple Following our article in February of 2023, we have come   >> Read more

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The scope and consequences of Sectional Title Trustees’ Fiduciary Duties By Professor Graham Paddock

What is the scope of a sectional title trustee’s fiduciary duty, and what liabilities might   >> Read more

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Your House Burns to the Ground: Can You Hold the Seller Liable? Taylor & Finlay Attorneys

“Time shall unfold what plighted cunning hides.” (William Shakespeare, in King Lear) A recent High   >> Read more

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Buy-to-Let in 2025: Is passive property income still profitable? REI Community News

Key Takeaways Rental income growth remains strong, with national averages above R9,000. Five key risks   >> Read more

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Unpaid levies? Lights out: Court empowers Body Corporates -Wiesinger O’Dwyer Inc.

Sectional title owners behind on their levies and utility bills may find themselves in the   >> Read more

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Repainting your scheme? Razeen Khan

Here’s when to use a special vs unanimous resolution “How do we know if we   >> Read more

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Property Ownership Transfer and the Abstract Theory – DMV Inc.

South African courts have adopted the abstract theory, which means that the validity of transferring   >> Read more

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Children in sectional title schemes by Razeen Khan

Rights, responsibilities, and reasonable regulations Living in a sectional title scheme means sharing space, not   >> Read more

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Planning for the Future: The Importance of a 10-Year Maintenance Budget – Dr Carryn Durham

Introduction Historically bodies corporate did not budget for, or save for the maintenance, repair and   >> Read more

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When can a body corporate sue the developer without a special resolution? Rizaar Smidt

Central Developments Tshwane (Pty) Ltd and Another v Body Corporate, Twee Riviere Aftree Oord (635/2019)   >> Read more

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