A two-part article: Part 1: Is it legal to charge fines for speeding transgressions in estates to a homeowner’s levies?…
The question arose whether fines for speed transgressions by homeowners’ guests in estates may legally be charged to the homeowner’s…
The popularity of gated communities – and especially estates – has grown steadily over the past few years, thanks to…
The issue of short-term rentals in residential complexes is a thorny one, says BBM Law director Marina Constas. “For permanent…
When agreeing to serve as a director or trustee of a homeowners association or body corporate, your appointment is legally…
There is much that Sectional Title trustees and Home Owners’ Association directors can do to avoid large insurance claims arising…
A common source of friction in community schemes is parking spaces. Homeowners Association and Body Corporate rules are aimed at…
If you live in an estate, you know that there are always those who are reluctant and slow to pay…
Today, every sixth golf course in South Africa is situated on a residential golfing estate. This is quite remarkable, considering…
In South Africa, apartments and townhouses are sometimes part of what are known as sectional title schemes or sectional title…