Resources

FROM OUR BLOG

A Credit Control Policy - keeping a grip on your community scheme's finances

In this blog, we continue our series on tips for bodies corporate to navigate a financial crisis. (See part I and part II). As body corporate members, unit owners are legally bound to pay their monthly levies. However, tough economic times can result in homeowners falling into arrears.

A woman taking a reading of water meters

2 March 2023 Funding and Treasury, Legal and Advisory

A better way to manage and monitor water consumption

South Africa celebrated National Water Week from 20 to 26 March. This event aims to raise awareness about water conservation by discouraging irresponsible water use.

A sectional title scheme with solar panels on rooftops

23 February 2023 Solar and Efficient

Power up your sectional title unit

Want to power up your sectional title unit? President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined a number of steps to deal with the country’s energy crisis in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 9 February 2023. Economists expect over 250 days of load-shedding in 2023, even more than in 2022.

The steps leading to the entrance of the STS Investment Holdings offices

21 February 2023 Community

Sharing the success of STS Investment Holdings

STS Chief Executive Officer, Johnny Wates announced the launch of the STS Investment Holdings Employee Trust in 2022. This initiative aims to share the financial benefits of the group’s growth and success with qualifying employees.

A distressed looking woman holding a pillow over her ear

14 February 2023 Legal and Advisory, Update

Good fences make good neighbours - handling domestic violence in a sectional title scheme

Domestic violence has a devastating impact on the lives of victims. However, the ripple effects often extend beyond the home, impacting more lives than that of the victim.

A confused looking man in a suit scratching his head

12 February 2023 Legal and Advisory

Disconnecting the dots - cutting off electricity and/or limiting water supply to a unit due to non-payment

Disconnecting the electricity, or limiting the water supply of a unit owner or occupier for failing to pay their consumption charges for that electricity or water has never been easy. The law is far from certain as to when this is and is not enforceable. Some applications are granted, and some are not, whether opposed or unopposed.

26 January 2023 Legal and Advisory

New changes ushered in the new year for the Sectional Titles Act

President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Sectional Titles Amendment Act 13 of 2022 into law on 22 December 2022. The Act was published in the Government Gazette on 5 January 2023, and also came into effect on that date. Click here to access the new version of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 (“the STA”), with all of the amendments.

Antique books in a library and a gavel on a table

19 January 2023 Legal and Advisory, Update

Comprehensive commentary on CSOS appeals

In Part 1 of this commentary, we set the scene by laying out what s 57 of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act 9 of 2011 (“the CSOS Act”) provides in respect of the limited right to appeal against CSOS adjudication orders.

17 January 2023 Solar and Efficient

A light at the end of the tunnel...

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) recently announced the decision to grant Eskom a tariff increase of 18.65%. The electricity price hike would come into effect on 1 April 2023.

Entrance to STS Investment Holdings' new offices

15 January 2023 Community

We have a new home!

STS has kicked off 2023 on a high note. We are excited to announce that the STS group of companies have moved into our new offices on 11 January 2023. Our new location is still in the same office park, but we now have an entire block to ourselves.

24 November 2022 Legal and Advisory, Vlog

An aid to “process-in-aid” – high court applications to execute on immoveable property using a Magistrate’s Court order

As a judgment creditor, it is not impossible to obtain High Court orders to enforce, or execute on, a court order originating from a Magistrate’s Court. Oftentimes, it is preferred to execute Magistrate’s Court orders in the High Court because it is “more efficient” and “less technical”.