SECTIONAL TITLES LAWYERS IN JOHANNESBURG AND CAPE TOWN
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WHAT IS A SECTIONAL TITLES PROPERTY?
A sectional titles property refers to a type of property ownership in which an individual owns a specific section of a larger property, such as an apartment or townhouse, and shares common areas with other sectional title owners. The common areas of the sectional titles property include the grounds and entire premises, the gardens, parking areas, walls, walkways and all facilities that all the residents and owners share in the sectional titles property, such as staircases, elevators and more. Often, the management of the common areas becomes contentious areas of disagreement.
WHAT ARE FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A SECTIONAL TITLES PROPERTY?
Obtain proper information before you buy into a sectional titles scheme. Buyers should confirm information about the management of the complex or building, previous disputes between owners or between owners and the body corporate, and financial mismanagement by the body corporate. The physical condition and maintenance of the building and common property, as well as the security of the complex, are also important matters.
It is recommended to consult a lawyer before buying a home or any immovable property, including a sectional titles property. Julies Attorneys are registered conveyancers and property specialists and will provide advice on your specific requirements.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN DISPUTES EXPERIENCED WITH SECTIONAL TITLES PROPERTIES?
Common disputes about sectional titles property can include:
- Maintenance and repairs: Disputes can arise over who is responsible for maintaining and repairing common areas, such as elevators, swimming pools, and parking areas.
- Levies: Disputes can also arise over the payment of levies, which are fees collected from sectional title owners to cover the costs of maintaining and repairing common areas.
- Rules and regulations: Disputes can occur over the rules and regulations that govern the use of common areas, such as noise levels, parking rules, and pet policies.
- Alterations and renovations: Disputes can arise over the right of sectional title owners to make alterations and renovations to their sections and the impact that these changes may have on the common areas.
- Elections: Disputes can occur over the election of members to the body corporate, which is the governing body of the sectional title scheme, and the management of the scheme.
- Insurance: Disputes can occur over the insurance of the common property and whether it is adequate.
- Use of common property: Disputes can arise over the use of common property, such as the use of gardens, parking areas, and other communal spaces.
KNOW THE RULES FOR THE COMMON PROPERTY BEFORE BUYING A SECTIONAL TITLES PROPERTY.
CONTACT THE CONVEYANCERS AT JULIES ATTORNEYS INC. TO REVIEW YOUR OFFER TO PURCHASE CONTRACT.
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