Clear Governance Builds Better Communities
The Complexity of Community Living
Sectional title ownership is more complex than traditional homeownership. It’s governed by a web of legislation, including the Sectional Titles Act and the CSOS Act, as well as the scheme’s own rules. Misunderstanding these rules can lead to costly disputes, mismanaged funds, and a decline in property values for all owners.
Sectional title ownership involves collective decision-making and compliance. When legal issues arise — from unpaid levies to governance disputes — an experienced attorney ensures fairness and efficiency.
We Support:
- Scheme Governance & Rules
Drafting, amending, and registering management and conduct rules in compliance with the STSMA and CSOS. - Levy Recovery & Debt Collection
Assisting body corporates in recovering unpaid levies, interest, and penalties efficiently. - Trustee & AGM Guidance
Advising trustees and managing agents on resolutions, meetings, and fiduciary duties. - Dispute Resolution
Resolving neighbour, noise, and parking disputes through mediation and arbitration.
Learn About Mediation & Arbitration → - CSOS Applications & Appeals
Preparing submissions for Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) conciliation or adjudication. - Developer & Transfer Assistance
Assisting developers with scheme registration, sales, and transfers
- Body corporates enforcing levy recovery
- Owners challenging irregular trustee actions
- Managing agents navigating compliance disputes
- Trustees defending fiduciary decisions
- Learn About Property Disputes →
- Trustees: Acting Beyond Your Powers: Trustees must act within the strict boundaries of the legislation and the scheme’s rules. Making unauthorised decisions can lead to personal liability.
- Owners: Not Participating in AGMs: The Annual General Meeting is the primary forum where owners can voice opinions, vote on budgets, and elect trustees. Apathy can lead to poor management.
- Body Corporates: Raising Special Levies Incorrectly: There is a strict legal process for raising a special levy. Failing to follow this can make the levy invalid and uncollectable.
- All Parties: Not Understanding the Rules: Many disputes arise simply because owners and tenants have not read or do not understand the scheme’s Conduct Rules.
- Specialist Knowledge: We have deep, practical expertise in the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA) and the CSOS Act.
- Experience with All Stakeholders: Our work with Body Corporates, managing agents, and individual owners gives us a uniquely balanced and strategic perspective on any issue.
- Pragmatic & Solution-Oriented: We focus on practical solutions that promote harmonious community living, often through mediation.
- Effective Dispute Resolution: When disputes cannot be resolved amicably, we are prepared to represent your interests effectively at the CSOS or in court.
- Experienced in STSMA & CSOS: Decades advising body corporates and developers.
- Efficient Levy Recovery: Legal, compliant, and cost-effective debt collection.
- Transparent Communication: Clear guidance for trustees and managing agents.
- Mediation Expertise: Accredited under the Gauteng directive to resolve disputes before litigation.
Questions Answered
Sectional Title FAQs
The form has been submitted successfully!
There has been some error while submitting the form. Please verify all form fields again.