CSOS Mandatory requirements for scheme executives
Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) CSOS Mandatory requirements for scheme executives
01 Feb 2022
The CSOS was established in terms of the Community Schemes…
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What can be done to mitigate financial loss relating to geyser insurance?
Geyser claims inflate premiums in sectional titles—learn owner maintenance duties, coverage gaps, double excesses, and tips to minimize financial losses.
Trustees Indemnity in Sectional Title
What exactly does the “Trustees Indemnity” entail?We look at this a little more in depth in the
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Repudiation of Insurance Claims due to Non-Compliance with Legislation and failure to Maintain
Scheme execs risk insurance claim rejections for non-compliant buildings—fire case proves ignorance isn't an excuse. Prioritize regs, by-laws & maintenance to safeguard owners.
Security Measures
Discover how South African residential estates can leverage IoT, smart cameras, and layered defenses to ensure top-tier private security, outsmarting crime beyond human limits.
What can one do if your Insurance Claim is rejected?
Insurance claim rejected? Don't despair—follow steps like policy review, formal disputes, and calm communication to overturn denials and get paid.
Fidelity Cover
Even though the Managing Agent appointed to administer a community scheme may have a Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) issued by the Property Practitioners Regula…
Effective budgeting tips for sectional title schemes
With some sectional title schemes having reached or that are nearing the end of their financial year, the need arises for trustees ( and even owners in anticipation of the forthcoming AGM) to carefully go through the line items listed…
The difference between a Budget and a Reserve Fund
Budget and Reserve Fund
06 Jun 2023
The Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 (“the STSMA”) and the Prescribed Management Rules (“PMRs”) contained i…
Frances Vorwerg School #WPM Cares
Whitfields has, since its inception in 1993, always played its part in helping those less fortunate and in offering financial support to organization who do so.