South Africa

South Africa: Is it legal to charge fines for speeding transgressions in estates to a homeowner’s levies?

A two-part article: Part 1: Is it legal to charge fines for speeding transgressions in estates to a homeowner’s levies?…

1 year ago

South Africa: 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…

2 years ago

South Africa: Before you buy a home in a gated estate, this is what you need to know

The popularity of gated communities – and especially estates – has grown steadily over the past few years, thanks to…

2 years ago

The new case South Africans living in complexes and estates should know about

The issue of short-term rentals in residential complexes is a thorny one, says BBM Law director Marina Constas.  “For permanent…

2 years ago

South Africa: Five reasons new directors, trustees should be inducted

When agreeing to serve as a director or trustee of a homeowners association or body corporate, your appointment is legally…

3 years ago

South Africa: Insurance essentials for community housing schemes

There is much that Sectional Title trustees and Home Owners’ Association directors can do to avoid large insurance claims arising…

3 years ago

South Africa: Visitor bays being hogged? Court bans homeowner who broke HOA rules

A common source of friction in community schemes is parking spaces. Homeowners Association and Body Corporate rules are aimed at…

3 years ago

South Africa: How to deal with HOA levy defaulters

If you live in an estate, you know that there are always those who are reluctant and slow to pay…

4 years ago

South Africa: Golf estates: Life cycle presents challenges

Today, every sixth golf course in South Africa is situated on a residential golfing estate. This is quite remarkable, considering…

5 years ago

All you need to know about Community Properties

In South Africa, apartments and townhouses are sometimes part of what are known as sectional title schemes or sectional title…

8 years ago