Enjoying the festive season responsibly

Dear Newsletter Reader,

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re excited to share our final newsletter of the year!

With the festive season fast approaching, we’re focusing on safety and minimising nuisances within schemes. While many of us look forward to a well-deserved break, this period can bring unique challenges and we’re here to help you navigate them with confidence.

In this edition we cover:

Nicole (T) addresses how “smell nuisance” could be regulated in sectional title schemes.
Francoa verduidelik hoe oorlaste in deeltitelskemas volgens die STSMA en skemareëls hanteer moet word om ’n rustige leefomgewing te behou.
Sarah discusses festive season safety and clarifies where the municipality’s authority ends and the HOA’s authority begins.
Francoa se bespreking oor wat oorlaste in regspersone behels en hoe die STSMA, gedragsreëls en trustees dit prakties kan hanteer.
Nicole (N) emphasises the importance of complying with scheme rules, especially during the holidays when parking and noise issues tend to increase.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients and colleagues for your continued support, trust, and collaboration throughout the year. Your partnership inspires us, and we look forward to growing together in 2026.

This month we leave you with the following message from out team.

Family enjoying a braai around holiday time in a South African HOA with a Christmas tree next to them.

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