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Addressing Exclusive Use Area Issues in Sectional Title Schemes
Exclusive Use Areas (EUAs) play a critical role in sectional title schemes by granting designated owners the exclusive right to use...

Jacques van Rooyen
Mar 25


A Guide to Understanding the Legal Implications of Levy Arrears in Sectional Title Schemes
A Guide to Understanding the Legal Implications of Levy Arrears in Sectional Title Schemes

Jacques van Rooyen
Mar 24


Executive Managing Agent (EMA)
The pro’s and con’s of appointing an Executive Managing Agent (EMA)

Jacques van Rooyen
Mar 19


How can Sectional Title Community Schemes manage privacy concerns with Surveillance Cameras?
Legal Framework Surveillance cameras within sectional title community schemes have become increasingly prevalent, raising questions about...

Jacques van Rooyen
Mar 6, 2024


How to efficiently manage Special General Meetings
In the realm of property ownership, sectional title schemes offer a unique approach to communal living. Governed by specific legislation,...

Jacques van Rooyen
Mar 1, 2024


Breaking down The Steps to get Solar Installation Approval for your Community Scheme
INTRODUCTION Many sectional owners are considering alternative and renewable energy solutions like solar panels to minimize the effect...

Jacques van Rooyen
Sep 14, 2023


Community Scheme Living Made Easy
COMMUNITY LIVING Community-living brings together people from diverse backgrounds, age-groups, interests and philosophies. Often, the...

Jacques van Rooyen
Sep 2, 2021


Levy-Raising Process
INTRODUCTION - LEVY The effective management of finances is crucial for community schemes in South Africa. One of the primary sources of...

Jacques van Rooyen
Jul 16, 2021


Understanding Special Levies: How They Affect the Sale of Your Unit
On 7 October 2016, the new Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act of 2011 came into force, changing things drastically. As a result of...

Jacques van Rooyen
Jul 1, 2021


Trustees Responsibilities
What and who are Trustees. I have been asked to be a Trustee, what should I do? So who and what is a Trustee? How do I look after...

Jacques van Rooyen
May 14, 2021


Director's Duties and Liabilities Under the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008
This article provides insight into certain of the responsibilities and duties of the board of directors of South African companies as set...

Jacques van Rooyen
Aug 16, 2018


Understanding the latest Legislation changes impacting Community Schemes under the Sectional Title Scheme Management Act
The Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA) no 8 of 2011 was finally signed into law and became effective on 7 October 2016....

Jacques van Rooyen
Oct 13, 2016
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