by VDT Attorneys | May 7, 2015 | Property, Sectional Title
The first port of call is to look at the title deed conditions of the property. In the case of a HOA, these conditions usually favour the HOA by restricting the transfer of property until the HOA levies have been paid in full. But how enforceable are these conditions...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 11, 2014 | Property, Sectional Title
To start with, a sectional title community is a property community with prescribed management structures. The management of a sectional title scheme could therefore take place via several bodies. The most important bodies in the management of a sectional title scheme...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 6, 2014 | Property, Sectional Title
Introduction A person obtaining sectional title ownership (“an owner”) obtains ownership of a unit in the sectional title scheme. A unit consists of a section together with an undivided share in the common property. The size of the share in the common property is...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 6, 2014 | Property, Sectional Title
Let’s look at the following scenario to provide perspective on the complex situation that can arise: Dave owns a section on the second floor of a sectional title scheme. There is a water leak coming from flat A above him, causing damp problems in his flat and the...
by VDT Attorneys | Aug 29, 2013 | Property, Sectional Title
Accordingly, when considering sectional title living it is important that you carefully weigh the safety elements that different sectional title complexes offer to determine which appropriately meet your relevant needs. Additionally, it is important to be aware of the...
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 25, 2013 | Property, Sectional Title
To answer this question, one must first recognize that there are different types (or classes) of property when dealing with sectional title schemes. They are common property, sections and parts of the common property that are subject to rights of exclusive use by one...