EUAs, pet rules, and misuse of scheme funds: Community scheme questions answered
Hosted by Saskia Falken on CapeTalk on 06 July 2026
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Nicole Nel recently joined CapeTalk's Legal Talk to discuss some of the most common questions affecting community scheme living.
The conversation covered a range of practical topics, including maintenance responsibilities, trustee governance, nuisance complaints, exclusive use areas, pet rules, managing agents, and owners' rights and responsibilities under community scheme legislation.
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Nicole Nel, Senior Community Schemes Consultant and Mediator at TVDM Consultants, recently joined CapeTalk's Legal Talk to answer listeners' questions on some of the most common legal and governance issues affecting community schemes.
During the discussion, Nicole covered topics including:
Damp and leaks: Who is responsible for repairs when damage occurs inside a section or originates from common property.
Trustee and director misconduct: What owners can do when they suspect mismanagement and the role of owner participation.
Misuse of scheme funds: The options available when scheme funds are allegedly misappropriated, including fidelity insurance and legal remedies.
Nuisance complaints: How complaints should be managed fairly, particularly in child-friendly schemes.
Exclusive Use Areas: When bodies corporate may charge exclusive use area levies and who is responsible for maintenance.
Pet rules: How pet policies can be amended and the voting requirements for rule changes.
Managing agents: Whether trustees may appoint a new managing agent without consulting owners.
This informative discussion provides practical guidance for owners, trustees, and managing agents navigating the legal complexities of sectional title schemes and homeowners' associations.