Fines and Penalties in Community Schemes

Introduction This article deals with the legal issue of what fines and penalties are in relation to community schemes (such as a sectional title schemes, share blocks and homeowner’s associations, also known as private estates (“Estates”)). We look at the relevant laws governing the topic and explain the implications thereof. What are Fines and Penalties?
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Issues to Consider when Buying into a Sectional Title Scheme

Introduction This article will look at issues that any buyer in a Sectional Title Scheme should consider before purchasing. Once you have signed your sale contract, you might find yourself unhappy with the decision to purchase on the terms contained therein if you were not aware of these issues. In discussing this topic, we will
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POPI IN RELATION TO COMMUNITY SCHEMES

Introduction The purpose of the Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) is, among other things, to promote the protection of personal information of data subjects (defined as a person to whom personal information relates), processed by private and public bodies and to establish certain conditions and minimum requirements for the processing
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What is “Public” and What is “Private” in Community Schemes

Introduction This article deals with the legal issue of what “public” and “private” mean in relation to community schemes (such as a sectional title schemes, share blocks and homeowner’s associations, also known as private estates (“Estate”)). We look at the relevant laws governing the topic and explain the implications thereof. Review of Fines/Penalties in terms
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The CSOS Dispute Resolution Process in a Nutshell

Introduction Are you a living in a Sectional Title Scheme, Home Owners Association, Share Block or any other type of Community Living set up? Then you will understand the many advantages of living in a scheme of this nature. These so called ‘Community Schemes’ are believed to offer security benefits and are becoming the newest
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