In this month's newsletter, Auren addresses two areas within sectional titles schemes that are often mishandled, either by members of the body corporate, or by the scheme's trustees.
His first article highlights the importance of following the correct channels before converting a garage within a sectional title complex into an extra living area, office, or rental unit. The impact that this type of renovation can have on the logistics of the scheme may be a lot more significant than initially meets the eye, and both members and trustees must ensure that they have done their due diligence before undertaking or approving these types of conversions.
His second article focuses on the remuneration of sectional title trustees, discussing the legality surrounding the payment of both member and non-member trustees, as this process is not one-size-fits-all from a legal perspective.
You can read both articles in their entirety under the "Articles" section of this email.
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ARTICLES - MARCH 2025
Can You Legally Convert Your Garage into a Living Space? Here’s What You Need to Know By Auren Freitas dos Santos
In this article, Auren discusses some complications around converting garages within sectional title schemes into living areas, and notes the importance of understanding the legal and logistical challenges that may need to be overcome in order to do so.
Can sectional title trustees be paid? By Auren Freitas dos Santos
In this article, Auren explains that while remuneration of sectional title trustees is possible, schemes must ensure that the decision to do so complies with legal requirements and is correctly approved by 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.
