In this article, Sarah and Nicole (T) report on our recent Our Neighbourhood Live Discussion, where a solar horror story was shared. Together they outline insurance, liabilities and responsibilities for the damages caused by solar installations.

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

Die belangrikheid van jaarvergaderings (JAV’s) in gemeenskapskemas, met die fokus op die wetlike vereistes, die rolle en verantwoordelikhede van eienaars en trustees, en die beste praktyke om behoorlike beplanning, deelname en goeie bestuur te verseker.

In this article, Francoa unpacks the importance of having a valid Last Will and Testament, the role of a trustworthy executor, and common administrative delays that may occur.

In this article, Nicole shares key statistics and facts regarding short-term rentals in South Africa, along with the proposed regulatory changes the legislature plans to introduce.

In the sixth instalment of this seven part series, Nicole focuses on the different types of accounts, records and financial requirements that HOAs must comply with.

In this article, Nicole continues the discussion on blacklisting, outlining that the process is not as straight-forward as we had previously believed.

In this article, TVDM Consultants discuss 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 TVDM Consultants unpack when different resolutions are needed to repaint your scheme.

In this article, Nicole highlights just how important it is for bodies corporate to have a comprehensive set of rules and regulations in place for when owners seek to do any alterations and/or renovations to their unit.

TVDM Consultants discuss the crucial role painting plays in a schemes upkeep, along with the involvement of the body corporate and trustees in these projects.

TVDM Consultants discuss how to practically balance transparency with privacy when it comes to owners' information being shared.

In the fifth instalment of this 7 part series, Nicole focuses on the different types of meetings, and the general meeting processes to be followed, within the different types of HOA’s.

In part 2 of your guide to maintenance and repairs in sectional title schemes, Suzanne and Fausto from Sectional Title Solutions give a broad overview of the areas, as well as the parties who are usually responsible for costs and maintenance required to be undertaken.

Owners are often unaware of who is responsible for the maintenance and repair costs for a particular item should something go wrong. In this first article Suzanne and Fausto discuss the fundamentals that need to be understood when dealing with maintenance and repairs.

Hendrik recently had the opportunity to meet with the Chief Ombud of the CSOS. In this blog post he identifies the key issues that were discussed.

In this recent blog post Zerlinda talks about her recent dealings with the CSOS, and the inconsistencies that she has picked up.

In this case study, Marion discusses why her body corporate opted to go the alternative energy solution route, through the installation of solar panels on the common property, as well as the processes and finances associated with the project.

In the fourth instalment of this 7 part series, Nicole focuses on the management committee of the HOA: who they are, how they are elected and removed, what their duties/obligations are, and how they differ between common law and Non-Profit Company HOAs.