Ashwini Singh

Managing agents and their employees are bound by the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, 2011. Decisions taken without trustee approval can have costly consequences for a body corporate. Accountability for breaches of sectional title law extends beyond trustees to managing agents and their staff. Managing agents and their employees are bound by the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, 2011, in the same way trustees and body corporate members are.

Attorneys have a duty to advise clients honestly, even when the client is in the wrong. Ignoring clear evidence and pursuing weak cases leads to unnecessary costs and delays. Ethical legal practice requires prioritising integrity and client interests over profit. If you are an attorney dealing with a civil matter and you know your client is in the wrong, it is essential to communicate that to them. It can save everyone time and money.

Owners and occupiers can park in Exclusive Use Areas if registered in the Deeds Office, and such rights are legally enforceable. Parking on common property without prior written consent from trustees is prohibited and can lead to intervention from the Community Schemes Ombud Service or the High Court. Repeated or careless parking on common property disrupts other residents and can lead to restrictions or fines. Parking, irrespective of where, always becomes a matter of contention.