In this case study, Rizaar highlights the correct legal procedure that bodies corporate must follow when needing to disconnect electricity to a unit due to levy arrears, based on relevant court rulings.

This article highlights the circumstances in which a body corporate can proceed without obtaining a special resolution, when the claim concerns damage to common property.

The case highlights not only the ongoing responsibility of a body corporate to maintain and manage common property, but also the significant legal liability that may arise when this duty is neglected.