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The difference between a Managing Agent and an Executive Managing Agent (EMA) – Written By Dr Carryn Melissa Durham

Posted on 20 March 2025 by Tracey

Introduction The body corporate is the governing body of sectional title schemes. The body corporate   >> Read more

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Paddocks Press Exclusive: Insights from the STSM Advisory Council Meeting By Jennifer Paddock

Posted on 14 March 2025 by Tracey

On 5 February, Graham and I had the privilege of attending a stakeholders meeting with   >> Read more

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Can You Legally Convert Your Garage into a Living Space? Here’s What You Need to Know- By Auren Freitas dos Santos

Posted on 7 March 2025 by Tracey

With urban spaces becoming increasingly crowded, homeowners are constantly looking for ways to maximise their   >> Read more

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Distressed Sectional Title Schemes and Urban Decay: A Call for Legislative Reform to Protect Housing Stock in South Africa By Prof. Graham Paddock

Posted on 28 February 2025 by Tracey

1. Introduction/Abstract Sectional title schemes, which provide communal ownership in multi-unit buildings, are a cornerstone   >> Read more

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Developers caught off guard with sectional title costs – Tatham Wilkes

Posted on 21 February 2025 by Tracey

In the recent case of Club Kerkira (Pty) Limited v Trustees of Club Kerkira Body   >> Read more

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Top Ten Sectional Title Management Issues (Part Two) – Graham Paddock

Posted on 14 February 2025 by Tracey

In the first article, which you can access here, I dealt  with the first five,   >> Read more

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What are Body Corporate Rules? By Prof. Graham Paddock

Posted on 7 February 2025 by Tracey

Body corporate or scheme rules play a critical role in regulating the governance, management, and   >> Read more

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Who is responsible if the problem is underneath a EUA? By Prof. Graham Paddock

Posted on 31 January 2025 by Tracey

A Legal Analysis of Responsibility for Maintenance of a Water Pipe in or under an   >> Read more

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Have you considered waterproofing before winter? By Dr Carryn Melissa Durham

Posted on 24 January 2025 by Tracey

Introduction It feels like recently I have been seeing stormy weather (strong winds, heavy rain,   >> Read more

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Ten Ways to Increase the Chances of a Successful CSOS Repair or Maintenance Order Application Under Section 39(6)(a) By Prof. Graham Paddock

Posted on 17 January 2025 by Tracey

Based on Professor Paddock’s analysis of 27 CSOS adjudicators’ orders between 2017 and 2023, this   >> Read more

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