In this article, Antony unpacks the SCA judgment in Parch Properties v Summervale Lifestyle Estate, which clarifies the dispute-resolution process in community schemes.

In this article, Zerlinda provides insight on how directions and restrictions work in community schemes.

In this article, Zerlinda reflects on her positive experience at the recent CSOS Indaba in Johannesburg.

In this article, Razeen discusses how more families opt for community-based living, and how trustees are increasingly required to navigate concerns involving children’s conduct.

In this article Zerlinda outlines that community scheme living is for people of all ages, as well the importance of being reasonable when it comes to noise.

In this article Hendrik Hoffmann puts things into perspective as he recently learned what the true value of a community is.

In the last of our 3 part instalment of our series dedicated to enhancing fire safety within community schemes, we cover Wynand’s last tips that will arm you with knowledge to assist in safeguarding your scheme from fire risks.

In our second instalment we continue our exploration by presenting an additional 10 invaluable tips, we received from Wynand, that can further secure your scheme's defences against fires.

In this article Wynand, Fire Chief of Fire Ops SA gave us his top tips to prevent fires in community schemes.

In this article Zerlinda breaks down what a median line is, and why it is so important to understand this if you are living in a sectional title scheme.

In this article Indawo breaks down the different types of asbestos, and what owners responsibilities are with regards to asbestos, in community schemes.

In a recent blog post, Nicole Nel recommends the process that you should follow if you are planning on amending your management or conduct rules.

In this article Michael shares his views on whether the CSOS is fulfilling its mandate.

In this article Shirley shares her view on rules in bodies corporate.

In this article Lamees breaks down the basic know-how’s of buying your first property.

In this article Leigh-Anne explains the role of the Information Officer and where a Managing Agent fits in with regard to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

In this article Shirley shares her view on ritual slaughter in body corporates.

In this article Leigh-Anne answers the question on everyone’s lips at the moment with regards to the Protection of Information Act (“POPIA”), “What action do I need to take in order to be compliant?”

As a tenant residing in a sectional title scheme, it's at times difficult to feel as though you are part of the community, in this article Zerlinda takes you through the life of a tenant in a body corporate.

Have you always wondered what happens behind the scenes when you make an application to the CSOS for dispute resolution, this article set outs the process from application to Order.