The Western Cape High Court has declared the City of Cape Town’s city-wide cleaning, fixed water, and fixed sanitation charges unlawful and invalid in a landmark judgment brought by SAPOA. In this article, Sarah breaks down what bodies corporate and sectional title owners need to know.

In this article, Sarah explores whether fixed charges in Cape Town community schemes should be split by participation quota or the City’s schedule, and outlines the clear, practical answer.

In this article, Sarah highlights the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling in Ncala v Park Avenue Body Corporate and Others, which confirms that conduct rules must allow for reasonable accommodation for residents with disabilities.

In this article, Sarah focuses on why the distinction between a tariff and a rate makes a significant difference to property owners' pockets and how sectional title owners are particularly affected by this budget.

In this article, Sarah highlights and clarifies a common source of confusion for many people living in community schemes: where the municipality’s authority ends and the HOA’s authority begins.

In this article, Sarah aims to provide insight into the emerging needs for alternative energy solutions in South Africa, as well as how community schemes could capitalise on renewable energy opportunities in South Africa.  

Sarah discusses the case of Blyde River Walk Estate Homeowners Association, highlighting the clashing interests at play in the short-term letting sector, and raises the question of whether short-term letting amounts to commercial use of a property.