Welcome to the July 2025 edition of The Advisory's newsletter!
In this month’s articles, Auren and Ané explore two key issues in sectional titles scheme management.
Ané unpacks the common misapplication of a recent court ruling by some boards of trustees — particularly around disconnecting a unit’s electricity supply when monies are owed to the body corporate. Auren shares his insights on the powers granted to trustees under the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, focusing on their ability to raise special levies without seeking input or approval from the body corporate members. You can read both of these under the "Articles" section of this newsletter.
In our previous newsletter, we announced our 5-year anniversary giveaway. By leaving us a Google Review and following us on one of our social media platforms, participants stood a chance to win one of five copies of our Sectional Titles Schemes Management Legislation paperback book, or one of five spots on one of our 1-week introductory courses.
We’re excited to announce the winners:
Paperback Book:
Intro course spots:
- Dennis A.
- Andy S.
- Shamilla C.
- Lara C.
- Christelle B.
- Jaco S.
- Kaysha M.
- Ameer K.
- Soné G.
- Sue C.
Tim will be in touch with you directly to discuss the details of how to claim your prize.
Didn’t see your name on the winners list? Don’t worry — you can still get your hands on a copy of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Legislation paperback, as we’ve just received a fresh shipment of books and are fully stocked. If you'd like to order a copy, you can do so here:
In addition, we will be running the next presentations of our 1-week introductory courses from 4 August 2025, so register at the link below if you would like to join us to get a high-level, "birds-eye-view" of sectional titles schemes or HOAs:
Regarding our UCT short courses, we have just opened registrations for the October 2025 presentation of the UCT Home Owners' Association Management online short course, with our 25% off "Limited Early Registration" fee available until 29 August 2025. The UCT Sectional Titles Schemes Management online short course is starting soon, on 7 July 2025, so if you would like to join us for this presentation, be sure to register ASAP:
8 weeks || Starts 6 October 2025 || Save 25% until 29 August 2025
For more information on these courses, send an email to courses@theadvisory.co.za or call Tim on 064 529 3352.
Kind regards,
The Advisory Team
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ARTICLES - JULY 2025
Should Trustees Have the Authority Raise Special Levies Without Member Approval?
By Auren Freitas dos Santos
In this article, Auren discusses the power that trustees have to raise special levies without member consultation or approval, and highlights a provision in the STSMA that could help bodies corporate keep these surprises to a minimum.
Disconnecting Electricity when Levy Payments are in Arrears
By Ané de Klerk
In this article, Ané cautions trustees to ensure that correct processes are followed before simply cutting electricity to a unit when levies are owed to the body corporate.
Sectional Titles Schemes Legislation paperback book
OurSectional Titles Schemes Legislation paperback book contains a comprehensive compilation of the key legislative frameworks governing sectional title schemes in South Africa, including the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act and Regulations, CSOS Act and Regulations, and the Sectional Titles Act and Regulations (including amendments up to January 2024), and includes a Thematic Index of these legislations. It is designed to serve as a valuable resource for property owners, trustees, managing agents, legal practitioners, and anyone involved in the management and administration of sectional title properties and community schemes.
