What are the key legal principles to consider when extending a section?

Dear Newsletter Reader,

As we move through March, we continue with our A - Z Community Scheme series, in this second edition of this month’s newsletter we carry on focusing on the letters D, E and F.

In order to understand the building blocks of a well-managed community scheme better, in this edition we will explore:

Sarah discusses the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling in Ncala v Park Avenue Body Corporate, focusing on disability rights in community schemes.
Zerlinda outlines the key legal principles to consider when extending a section.
Zerlinda discusses hidden risks for buying into community schemes on the REI Investor Talk Show.
Upcoming events such as the FMS Property Management webinar and the NAMA Western Cape Breakfast.

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Disability rights in community schemes: A landmark ruling every body corporate should know about

In this article, Sarah highlights the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling in Ncala v Park Avenue Body Corporate and Others, which confirms that conduct rules must allow for reasonable accommodation for residents with disabilities.

Extension of sections in sectional title schemes

In this article, Zerlinda outlines the key legal principles and procedures that apply to the extension of sections in sectional title schemes.

Hidden risks in community schemes investors miss

Zerlinda spoke on the REI Investor Talk Show about how poor governance destroys value, key red flags to spot, how disputes are resolved, and what smart investors must check before buying into schemes.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

FMS Property Management webinar:

Trustees are the backbone of well-managed sectional title communities, and ongoing training is essential.

This webinar is taking place 09 April at 10:00 am.

Join FMS for an informative online trustee training webinar with Zerlinda van der Merwe.

Follow the button below to register.

FMS webinar - navigating community schemes

NAMA Breakfast:

NAMA will be hosting a breakfast seminar on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, at 8:00 AM at the Durbanville Golf Club.

We are excited to announce that Nicole (N) will be speaking at this event. Her topic: Dealing with difficult people, and conflict in community schemes.

For more information, please email vanida@nama.org.za

We hope to see you there!

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“Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” - John F. Kennedy

Zerlinda van der Merwe and Nicole Tavares

We trust that these insights continue to add practical value, to you and your scheme, as we work our way through the alphabet.