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September 30, 2021
In our last newsletter we looked at different dispute resolution options for a scheme.
In this newsletter we look at the Community Schemes Ombud.
If internal mediation hasn't worked or the parties wish to avoid court or private arbitration, the body corporate or owners can approach the Ombud Service.
September 28, 2021
We are pleased to share the attached communication received from Sasria's Managing Director, confirming their claims paying ability and the urgency with which they are treating all outstanding Sasria claims.
September 23, 2021
In our last newsletter we looked at how trustees can effect maintenance and repairs to a unit for the unit owner's account.
In this newsletter we look the different dispute resolution options for a scheme.
Ensuring harmony amongst the residents of a scheme can be a tough job and having an effective dispute resolution mechanism is critical to ensure the good management and long-term wellbeing of the scheme, not to mention the sanity of the trustees!
September 16, 2021
Following the recent civil unrest, violence and looting and given the magnitude of these losses, Sasria has advised that they will be implementing a rate increase to specific classes of business with effect from 01 January 2022.
September 9, 2021
In our last newsletter we looked at the enforcement of rules in a scheme.
In this newsletter we will further look at how other types of rules can be enforced creatively and legally.
September 2, 2021
In our last newsletter we looked at tenants and frequently asked questions relating to tenants.
In this newsletter, we will look at the enforcement of rules in a scheme.
There is something about living in close proximity to one's neighbours that can lead to disharmony which, if not nipped in the bud can wreak havoc in a sectional title complex.
August 12, 2021
In our last newsletter series we looked at tenants and who is responsible for their behaviour.
In this newsletter, we will look at tenants and frequently asked questions relating to tenants.
July 21, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we share the very sad news of the passing of our dear Betty Rapoo.
Betty began her CIA journey in 2007 - excelling in all she did. She was know to many, having worked her way up in CIA from tea lady, promoted to receptionist, insurance certificate consultant and lastly geyser claims consultant.
July 14, 2021
"The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
With riots, looting and violence the order of the day in many parts of the country we would like to reassure our brokers and policyholders that we are on standby and ready to assist when possible.
July 06, 2021
With the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) effective from 1 July 2021 we would like to confirm that we have your consent to continue sending our newsletters to you.
June 29, 2021
With the D-Day for the implementation of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) upon us, we have developed a Privacy Policy which details how we process and protect Personal Information in accordance with the POPI Act and other relevant laws.
We are committed to dealing with your personal information in a lawful, legitimate, and responsible manner respecting the privacy of our mutual clients and brokers alike.
June 17, 2021
In our last newsletter series we looked at the sectional title roleplayers.
In this new 2 part newsletter, we will look at tenants and who is responsible for the tenants behaviour.
June 17, 2021
In our last newsletter series we looked at the sectional title roleplayers.
In this new 2 part newsletter, we will look at tenants and who is responsible for the tenants behaviour.
May 27, 2021
In our last newsletter we looked at the role of the insurance valuer.
In this newsletter, Part 11, we will look at the very important role of the insurance broker of a scheme.
April 15, 2021
In Part 9 of this newsletter, we looked at the role and appointment of an administrator in a scheme.
In this newsletter, we will look at the role of the insurance valuator.
March 18, 2021
In Part 8 of this newsletter we looked at the role of the executive managing agent.
In Part 9 we will look at the role and appointment of an administator of a scheme.
March 3, 2021
In Part 7 of this newsletter we looked at the role of the auditor in a scheme.
In Part 8 of this series we will look at the role and appointment of an executive managing agent (EMA).
Febuary 18, 2021
In Part 6 of this newsletter we looked at the role a managing agent plays in a scheme.
In Part 7 of this series we are going to look at the role of a auditor when it comes to auditing the books of account for a sectional title scheme.
Febuary 15, 2021
In Part 4 of this newsletter we looked at the members of the body corporate.
In this newsletter we will look at the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS).
CSOS was established by Parliament in October 2016 to ensure proper regulation of the industry and to fulfil the need for inexpensive and quick dispute resolution processes in community schemes.
Febuary 15, 2021
In Part 5 of this newsletter we looked at the Community Schemes Ombud Service.
In this newsletter we will look at the Managing Agent (MA).
Accountable and transparent corporate governance is essential for every sectional tilte scheme.
It is therefore highly recommended that a qualified, experienced MA, registered with the National Association of Managing Agents (NAMA) is appointed to attend to the day-day running of a scheme.
July 23, 2020
In Part 3 of this newsletter, we looked at the legal and insurance considerations applicable to generators.
In this newsletter we will look at electrical hazards associated with the use of portable and standby generators.
July 16, 2020
In Part 1 of this newsletter, we looked at the installation of a common property generator that serves the entire sectional title schemes.
In this newsletter, we will look at the installation of individual free-standing generators in a scheme.
July 16, 2020
With load shedding and severe cold weather in full swing, the use of residential generators is once again in the spotlight.
In Part 2 of this newsletter, we looked at the installation of individual free-standing generators in a scheme.
In part 3 we will look at the legal and insurance considerations applicable to generators.
July 2, 2020
In the previous series of newsletters, we looked at improvements to the common property of a scheme.
In this new series, we are going to look at overcrowding in a section.
July 2, 2020
In Part 1 of this newsletter, we looked at overcrowding in a section.
In this newsletter, we will look at how Conduct Rules can be used to address overcrowding in a residential scheme.
July 2, 2020
In Part 4 of this series we discussed improvements not necessary but "nice to have".
In this newsletter, we are going to discuss improvements that are reasonably necessary or considered to be useful.
July 2, 2020
In Part 3 of this series we discussed when improvement decisions must be referred to the members of the body corporate
In this newsletter we are going to discuss improvements which are not necessary but rather "nice to have".
July 2, 2020
In the previous newsletter, we looked at how Conduct Rules could prevent overcrowding in a section.
In this newsletter, we will look at generators in a sectional title scheme.
Ah Eskom!
July 2, 2020
In Part 2 of this series we had a look at Minor Alterations to common property with trustee consent.
In this newsletter we will look at more complicated improvements.For these, trustees do not have the authority to make a decision and the decision is referred to the members of the body corporate - in other words the owners of the units.
May 12, 2020
In Part 1 of this series we had a look at what is common property, in this part we will be looking at Minor Alterations to common property - trustee consent.
Model Conduct Rule 4(1) reads: "The owner or occupier of a section must not, without the trustees' written consent, mark, paint, drive nails, screws or other objects into, or otherwise damage or deface a structure that forms part of the common property."
April 23, 2020
Continuing with our Advice from the Experts series, we will over the next few newletters be looking at the Common Property of a sectional title scheme.
Common property in a sectional title scheme includes all areas other than those designated as sections on the sectional plan.
In other words everything outside the section such as driveways, pavements, fences, gates, communal gardens and club houses all form part of the common property.
April 5, 2020
In our previous newsletter we discussed the 1st part of the requirement of the compulsory 10 year maintenance, repair and replacement plan.
The 2nd part of the plan requires the determination of what must be contributed to the reserve fund for the maintenance, repair or replacement for each and every capital item.
Legislators have even gone so far as to provide a formula to calculate this contribution:
March 5, 2020
In our new series of newsletters â Advice from the Experts -we will be sharing valuable information relating to the Sectional Title Schemes and the legislation they must adhere to.
In Part 1 of this series we are going to look at the compulsory legislated requirement for Sectional Title Schemes to have a 10 year maintenance, repair and replacement plan.
March 5, 2020
In Part 1 we looked at Prescribed Management Rule(PMR) 22 which requires that schemes MUST prepare or have prepared a written maintenance, repair and replacement plan for the common property.
March 5, 2020
As previously mentioned, the Prescribed Minimum Rule (PMR) 22 requires that schemes MUST have a written maintenance, repair and replacement plan for the common property. In Part 3 we discuss the presentation of the plan.