Maintenance, Repair & Replacement
MMR - Maintenance, Repair & Replacement
This page provides a clear and practical overview of the responsibilities tied to the maintenance, repair, and replacement (MRR) of sectional title schemes. It’s tailored to trustees, managing agents, and owners who need to understand how MRR applies to buildings, land, shared infrastructure, dividing structures, and other scheme components.
The guide explains what qualifies as MRR, who is accountable for each task, and how the associated costs are allocated—ensuring everyone knows what needs to be done, by whom, and who pays for it.
You’ll find simplified explanations, practical examples, and references to relevant legislation and scheme rules, all aimed at making MRR easier to navigate. Whether you’re allocating levies, planning upgrades, or simply trying to understand your role, this section offers the clarity you need to manage your scheme confidently and compliantly.
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Trustees rendering services to the Body Corporate: governance considerations
Introduction Within Sectional Title Schemes it is not uncommon for Trustees to offer professional or practical services to the Body Corporate. Services may be offered
Responsibility for plumbing in sectional title schemes
Leaking stacks, dripping taps, burst pipes, who is responsible for maintaining, repairing and replacing? Is it the body corporate, that is responsible for the maintenance
Your guide to understanding levies
I have seen many discussions recently about both the “raising” of levies and their use, including a lot of misleading information. I am the trustee
Proxies | How, When and Why?
It is in one’s best interest to attend the meetings of one’s sectional title scheme, as it’s in this forum where important decisions are raised,
PQ, ShmeeQ | 5 Ways Participation Quota should be implemented in Sectional Title
Next year, South Africa will again hold national elections. This has always been a major event since the start of democracy. Ah yes, democracy –
Scary solar stories in sectional title and how to avoid them
This Halloween, TVDM Consultants hosted the first ever open “block party” in Our Neighbourhood, where all Our Neighbourhood members were invited to share fearsome tales
Different types of insurance in a body corporate
The importance of insurance Insurance is arguably one of the most important aspects within a sectional title scheme, but, unfortunately, often only becomes relevant when
To the window, to the wall, to the ceiling and the floor
One of the most common queries from our clients is who is financially responsible to maintain, repair or replace property within a sectional title scheme.
Discovering the Power of Community: Beyond the Boundaries of a Scheme
The concept of community and the close-knit nature of living in a community scheme is often discussed. However, this year I have had the privilege
How to regulate building works in a body corporate
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or long-time owner, few things are as exciting as the prospect of upgrading your living space. Yes, the rush of