The separation of administrative and reserve funds is a statutory requirement, not just an accounting practice. In this article, Sarah explains the legal limits on fund usage and how managing agents can justify separate levies to concerned owners.

In this article, Sarah breaks down the responsibilities, when to use which, and why having those two roles fulfilled by independent service providers can be important for maintaining a healthy body corporate and streamlining the operations and administration of the scheme

In this article, written by Zerlinda van der Merwe, she discusses if it is the body corporate that is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the common property, or is it the responsibility of the owner of a section?

In this article, Francoa examines the extent to which rules may be reasonably adjusted, and the principles that must guide trustees in managing festive season conduct.

In this article, Nicole provides some insight into how individuals within community schemes can tackle conflict confidently, and who to escalate the conflict to in the event that same cannot be resolved amicably between the parties engaged in the conflict directly.

In this article, Nicole highlights the 3 different types of insurance that a body corporate is required to have, and comply with, in accordance with the STSMA.

In this article, Francoa and Rizaar will examine the differences between resolutions and decisions in community schemes, highlighting the STSMA, CSOS Consolidated Practice Directive 1 of 2025, and South African common law, with a few recent case references.

In this article, Nicole Nel investigates whether certain people are better suited to be trustees, and examines what the CSOS and STSMA have to stay on the matter.

In this article, Razeen explores the intersection of cybercrime, artificial intelligence (AI) and property management.

In this article, Rizaar explores the legal pathways available to owners and bodies corporate who wish to install solar panels.

In this article, Zerlinda discusses the importance of paying utilities in community schemes and whether a scheme can require an owner or owners who do not pay their utilities, to have a meter installed.

In this article written for NAMA, Zerlinda identifies a few essential community scheme administration and management items to consider actioning in the new year.

In this article, Rizaar Smidt discusses the installation of separate meters for water and electricity in community schemes.

In this article, Zerlinda discusses the legalities surrounding the 2 types of meters in sectional title schemes.

In this article, written by Zerlinda van der Merwe, she discusses if it is the body corporate that is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the common property, or is it the responsibility of the owner of a section?

In this article, written by Zerlinda van der Merwe, posted in the Trafalgar newsletter. Zerlinda discusses financial compliance in community schemes.

What is an exclusive use area? TVDM Consultants unpacks this question with another, "is it yours?" Read the blog to find out!

In this article, Zerlinda provides a few examples of the chairperson’s responsibilities within community schemes.

In this article, Zerlinda discusses what the requirements and characteristic traits for a “good” managing agent are.

At TVDM Consultants, we are always getting complaints from our colleagues and clients about how poorly people behave in bodies corporate. Our immediate response is always, “What do the scheme rules say, and have you considered updating them?”