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 by the Trustees as contractors, consultants or, in limited instances, as employees. While such arrangements with the Body Corporate may appear efficient or cost-effective, they raise important legal, ethical and…
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 and repair of the common property, based on the approval of the members and in accordance with the maintenance, repair and replacement plan, or is it the responsibility of the…
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 responsible for finance in my fairly large scheme. We have recently made major changes to the way we budget for the administrative and reserve funds. In this regard, we will…
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, discussed and voted on, and you, as an owner and member of the body corporate, will not only be making up the quorum allowing the meeting to proceed, but you…
Next year, South Africa will again hold national elections. This has always been a major event since the start of democracy. Ah yes, democracy – the system through which all people are equal. Each citizen of our great nation will get one vote, irrespective of how much they contribute to the fiscus through their taxes….
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 from their community schemes. Our Neighbourhood, a community building platform, is a space where members can engage and network with others in the community schemes industry by offering access to…
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 something goes wrong. Too many times, an owner attempts to put in a claim with the body corporate’s insurance provider, only to have this claim rejected, because either the event…
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. Most people buy into a sectional title scheme as the costs of maintenance and repair of the unregulated common property is shared between owners, making it cost-effective to enjoy amenities…
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 of learning that this sense of community extends beyond the boundaries of a community scheme. When we moved into our new office in February, we had a lot of work…
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 viewing new fittings, trying out different colours, and selecting new furniture or appliances is unmatched. However, most people don’t realise the immense amount of preparation and compliance requirements that must…
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