 Financial implications of primary and sub-metering
Financial implications of primary and sub-metering Utility bills are notorious for not being understood. People generally think that utility billing is simply a case of a calculation based on a difference between a previous and current meter reading. Very little awareness is given to the service providing aspect of distribution and services delivery, required so […]
Eviction
Eviction Sometimes a landlord is put in a difficult situation where he has a tenant which can become problematic and the relationship has broken down and unfortunately the landlord does not see any other option other than eviction. When this happens there are a few things a land lord will have to take into account. […]
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 […]