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Buchanan’s Brief | Issue 1 of 2017 | Is Polly, ‘Flaffie’ Or Your Beloved Ikati Welcome In Your Sectional Title Home?
The new Community Schemes Ombud Service Act is designed to simplify the resolution of disputes between sectional title scheme body corporates and home owners, including those pesky problems with pets.
Read MoreBuchanan’s Brief | Issue 1 of 2017 | Challenging A Signed Contract Based On Prior Verbal Discussions
A signed contract is presumed to set the terms of an agreement in stone. But can such a contract subsequently be challenged based on prior verbal discussions, possible tacit understandings and perceived ambiguity or vagueness?
Read MoreThought of the Week | Remember The Importance Of Incoming And Outgoing Inspections
Model rental property tenants often morph into nightmare tenants when they move out. Damage left to the property, perhaps also coupled with unpaid utility bills, can wipe out much of the returns that the landlord had hoped to make. It
Read MoreThought of the Week | Airbnb: A little extra for your own pocket only?
‘AirBnB’ has very fast become a household name. Many people both abroad and in South Africa are making extra income via this and other online platforms which enable them to list rooms, apartments and houses for rental. It is, however,
Read MoreThought of the Week | Special general meeting for a sectional title scheme
In a sectional title scheme, there are two types of member meetings, namely the annual general meeting (AGM) and a special general meeting (SGM). A SGM is usually held to debate and approve unanimous or special resolutions relating to matters
Read MoreThought of the Week | Collection of levies in sectional title schemes
The Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act and its regulations came into effect on 7 October 2016. The promulgation of the Act and regulations brought about a new procedure to be followed when collecting outstanding levies from an owner. Rule 25(2)
Read MoreThought of the Week | Seller’s current bond over property
When immovable property is sold, it is in most instances the purchaser that is liable for the costs of the transaction, ie to register transfer of ownership into his name. However, in the typical transfer transaction where the seller has
Read MoreThought of the Week | Selling without approved building plans?
You want to sell your property, but do not have approved building plans? You have three options: Obtain approved plans for all unapproved buildings/additions: You will need a site plan of the unapproved buildings and submit the plan with your
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