The Advisory Newsletter

For the month of May, we are taking a break from our series "A Call for Change: Addressing the Shortcomings of CSOS." in order to focus on an important judgment handed down by the South Gauteng High Court where a member of a body corporate was ordered to demolish a pergola installed onto the common property. Auren's article, below, provides further insights into this case, emphasising the consequences faced by owners who choose to erect alterations without consent. This judgment also confirms that under exceptional circumstances an applicant may bypass the CSOS.

We have translated one of Ané's most popular articles into Afrikaans to gauge whether this is something that our readers will find useful. Click the link under the "Articles" section of the newsletter to read the Afrikaans version of her article and please let us know at info@theadvisory.co.za if this is something that you would like to see more of. If you would like to read the original article in English, you can do so here: Authorising the appointment of a managing agent

We have only 2 and a half weeks left to register for either of our UCT short courses at a reduced cost, so be sure to register as soon as possible in order to avoid missing out. The special ends on 24 May. For more information, or to register, click on any of the links below:

You can email Tim at courses@theadvisory.co.za with any questions you may have regarding the courses.

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The Advisory Team

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ARTICLES - May 2024

Court Orders Demolition of Unauthorised Structures in Sectional Title Scheme
By Auren Freitas dos Santos

In this article, Auren discusses a High Court ruling ordering demolition of unauthorised alterations in a sectional title dispute. The decision highlights trustee responsibilities and the importance of compliance in safeguarding collective interests within community schemes.