Energy saving tips
3 Questions that cut through the noise of inflated, hidden prepaid meter costs In this article, we unpack three questions you should be asking your prepaid meter provider for added peace of mind that you are not being taken advantage of through hidden costs and inflated pricing. It should be easier to be smart and […]
Duties and responsibilities of an owner
Duties and responsibilities of an owner The Sectional Title Act is not intended to impose onerous and restrictive conditions on owners and it is not necessary to do so. Most owners respect the wishes and privacy of others, keep their sections and exclusive use areas in good condition and generally act in a considerate manner. […]
Does your complex have a managing agent?
Does your complex have a managing agent? Most sectional owners believe that a managing agent’s function is to send out statements and collect any levies that are to be collected or are outstanding. This is the core function without a doubt and is their main responsibility, but a competent agent will do a lot more […]
Confusion regarding utility billing within a sectional title
Confusion regarding utility billing within a sectional title In reference to the article ‘Sectional title owners‘ water, power rip-off’, It is true that sectional title owners are on the short end of the stick and do not receive what they are paying for. In some cases, they will be charged a percentage of the utilities […]
Choosing the prepaid meter that is right for you
Choosing the prepaid meter that is right for you There are a variety of meter types and models. We have discussed that meters can be STS or AMI. However, within these two technology methods there are various types or models of devices. Each is designed for specific electrical requirements and environment. Deciding which equipment is […]
Capping, what is it and how can it be damaging to suppliers and consumers alike
Capping, what is it and how can it be damaging to suppliers and consumers alike Capping is a process in which a service provider, landlord or body corporate sets a purchase limit for utilities; meaning if a tenant or meter user in a body corporate wants to purchase R1000 worth of electricity at the beginning […]
Can you vote at an AGM?
Can you vote at an AGM? When you live in a sectional title scheme there is a voting process that takes place at Annual General Meetings, special meeting and general meetings. Most tenants or owners choose not to attend, but if they do the process is as follows; Management rule 60 deals with voting procedures […]
Can a developer make additions to your scheme?
Can a developer make additions to your scheme? When buying a sectional title unit, there are a few things to take into account. One of them is a development right that a developer may have to further extend a scheme. A developer does have the right to extend and build onto or add new sections […]
AMI vs STS
AMI vs STS Why do you want an AMI or so called Smart Meter, or for that matter why would you choose an STS Meter? In today’s technological advancement in metering technologies there is a lot of hype and definitions related to metering equipment. This makes it very confusing to a consumer to choose the […]
AMI Smart Sub-meters vs STS Prepaid Meters
AMI Smart Sub-meters vs STS Prepaid Meters As opposed to Smart Meters (AMI), STS Meters are very common in both municipal and sub-metering applications. For the past 20 years, STS technology meters, from a variety of manufacturers have been installed worldwide. STS meters are easily recognised by the STS logo on the meter as well […]