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26 May 2022 Legal and Advisory, Update

Ratifying community scheme resolutions — who has the power?

The full bench decision (three judges) of the Pietermaritzburg High Court, in the case of Derby Downs Management Association v Assegaai River Properties (Pty) Ltd and Another (the Derby Downs case)[1], is interesting for a quite a few reasons.

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26 May 2022 Legal and Advisory, Update, Vlog

Demystifying the various types of resolutions in community schemes

Let's face it, complying with all the relevant legislation and community scheme governance documentation is anything but child's play. For example, the different types of resolutions and requirements in the sectional title industry can be downright mystifying! In this video Maryna Wiesner, STS Group Company Secretary and former Legal and Education Specialist, unpacks the various types of body corporate resolutions in detail.

20 May 2022 Legal and Advisory, Update

New clarifications on appeals against CSOS Adjudication Orders

By now, we know that in terms of s 57(1) of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act[1] (“the CSOS Act”), an applicant, the community scheme, or any affected person who is dissatisfied with an adjudication order of the CSOS may appeal to the High Court on a question of law only.

28 April 2022 Legal and Advisory

Remote commissioning – getting the stamp of approval

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic placed numerous hindrances on our daily lives and forced humanity to re-evaluate what we perceive to be “normal”, such hindrances also provided opportunities. Opportunities to overcome obstacles and find innovative ways to get the job done.

31 March 2022 Legal and Advisory

What does the Property Practitioners Act mean for managing agents?

Since 1 February 2022 the business of all property practitioners is subject to new legislation; the Property Practitioners Act (“the PPA”) and the Property Practitioners Regulations (“the PPA Regulations”). The PPA replaces the Estate Agency Affairs Act of 1976 (“the EAAA”).