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Delinquent tenant and agent – help!

A Property24 reader says he’s had numerous ongoing problems with his tenant and the rental agent is in cahoots. An expert advises on what to do...

Why you need a good managing agent?

When appointing prospective managing agents, it is important to request references to ensure the proposed managing agent is reputable.

Rental flats in bad state – my rights?

A Property24 reader rents in a sectional title block where no maintenance is being done and asks what her rights are as a tenant. An expert advises.

How do I price my property to sell?

A reader asks how to value her home realistically in the face of conflicting valuations she has received from different agents. An expert advises...

HOA meetings - notice required?

Home owners’ associations that are non-profit companies must deliver notice for a members’ meeting 15 business days before the meeting.

Need-to-know for buying ST property

Sectional title property ownership is increasingly popular, but owners and tenants must clearly understand their obligations and responsibilities.

Can landlord refuse to refund deposit?

Two readers ask whether their landlord can withhold their rental deposit due to late notice where a landlord was away and for damages to a carpet.

Do’s and don’ts for trustees in ST

So you have been elected as a trustee of a body corporate and the members obviously have confidence in you. Here's what you need to know...

Older buildings in new ST schemes

Where an existing building is incorporated into a new scheme the participation quota for the section and contribution of an owner is affected.

Burst geyser in a complex – my rights?

A Property24 reader asks whether the body corporate can accept a quote and lodge insurance claims without an owner's knowledge? An expert advises...

Can BC force me to evict tenants?

A Property24 reader asks whether the Body Corporate can force a landlord to evict tenants. What rights do owners have? An expert advises...

What damages can my landlord deduct?

A Property24 reader asks what constitutes wear and tear in a rented apartment and if her landlord can claim for repainting. An expert advises...

Role of trustees in sectional title

Trustees are elected by the owners of sectional property and may be dismissed by them. Here is a useful guide to understanding their role...

Evictions – the 'unlawful occupier'

The definition of unlawful occupier is currently very wide and is being debated, which could result in an amendment to the PIE Act.

Can they stop me working at home?

A reader says she works from her sectional title unit, but now a meeting has been called to take action against those conducting business from home.

How long for rental deposit refund?

A Property24 reader asks how long she should have to wait for her rental deposit to be refunded when she has been told 60 days. An expert advises..

Reader queries on agent qualifications

Following an article on how one becomes a estate agent in South Africa, readers asked specific questions on estate agent qualifications compliance.

Our complex is broke – what to do?

A Property24 reader says management is falling apart due to non-payment of levies and with unhealthy financials it’s difficult to sell.

How many proxies can one person have?

There seems to be some confusion of late as to whether a person can hold more than two proxies or not. Get a sectional title expert's guide..

Can common use areas be 'rezoned'?

A reader says he lives in a sectional title complex where a meeting has been called to ‘rezone’ gardens to exclusive use and change conduct rules.

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