Levy Contributions & Cash Flow Management in Community Schemes Levy contributions are the lifeblood of a community scheme. Without them, a Body Corporate or Homeowners Association (HOA) cannot fund daily operations, pay service providers, or plan for future...
The Role of Prepaid Meters in Managing Utility Arrears in Community Schemes In South Africa’s community schemes, such as sectional titles and homeowners associations (HOAs), utility arrears - unpaid electricity and water bills - pose a significant threat to financial...
Understanding Levy Collections in South African Community Schemes: Legal Framework, Challenges, and Effective Strategies In South Africa's vibrant property landscape, community schemes such as sectional titles (BCs) and homeowners associations (HOAs) form the backbone...
Understanding Levy Collections in South African Community Schemes: Legal Framework, Challenges, and Effective Strategies In South Africa's vibrant property landscape, community schemes such as sectional titles (BCs) and homeowners associations (HOAs) form the backbone...
Levy Collections - Legal Framework, Remedies and Effective Enforcement When arrears persist, trustees and directors must move beyond reminders and AODs to formal enforcement. This article sets out the core legal pathways - court and CSOS - how they differ, how to use...
Understanding Levy Collections in Community Schemes Levies are the lifeblood of any community scheme. They fund essential services, routine operations and long-term maintenance. When levy arrears rise, schemes face service disruptions, deferred maintenance, insurer...
Working with Managing Agents & Owners in a Community Scheme Running a community scheme, whether a Sectional Title or a Homeowners Association, relies on collaboration between Scheme Executives, the Managing Agent, and the Owners. Each has defined duties under...
Governance Tools in Community Schemes: Resolutions, Sectional Plans & Exclusive Use Effective governance in a community scheme depends on using the right legal tools. From passing resolutions to reading sectional plans and managing exclusive-use areas, these...
Becoming & Serving as a Scheme Executive Scheme Executives, Trustees in a Sectional Title Scheme or Directors in a Homeowners Association, are the decision-makers responsible for managing the community’s affairs. While the role is voluntary, it carries significant...
Fiduciary Duties of Scheme Executives in South Africa Serving as a Scheme Executive, whether a Trustee in a Sectional Title Scheme or a Director in a Homeowners Association (HOA), is more than a title. It’s a legal and ethical commitment to act in the best interests...