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The penalty for overdue levies
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The penalty for overdue levies

Discover the truth about how much body corporates can charge for overdue levies, in a sectional title scheme.

Body corporates can't penalise the tenant
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Body corporates can't penalise the tenant

Body corporates who penalise a tenant when they have an issue with property owner, could find themselves in hot water.

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Running a good sectional title scheme

Learn the art of running a good sectional title scheme, and know your rights as a sectional title home owner.

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Estates: ask questions before signing a sale agreement

While living in a gated community or private estate is very attractive to many because of the secure lifestyle and added benefits of amenities the estate might offer, there are some things ...

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Servitudes: the no-man's land of neighbour wars

Although servitudes come in many forms, we'll limit this discussion to the right-of-way variety.   These come about for two general reasons: 1.  Topography doesn't always lend itself to dividing an area up into erven, each ...

How to stay secure when the lights go out
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How to stay secure when the lights go out

It’s no secret that South Africa is plagued by crime. Recent statistics show that homeowners are most vulnerable between 5am and 9am and 5pm and 9pm. Unfortunately, criminals now appear to be coinciding their activities with ...

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What to do when the neighbour blocks your view

What happens when the neighbour’s new building threatens to obstruct the view that you love?

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It's time to tighten those belts

South Africans across the board are finding that they are having to tighten their belts quite substantially as the cost of living continues to soar. Escalating food costs, the ever increasing price of fuel and some crippling ...

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Just who manages your managing agent?

Sectional title living is arguably the most popular mode of living in South Africa. As such, many are familiar with the concept of body corporates, trustees, levies, sectional title conduct rules and managing agents. But what ...