Regulations on Maintenance of Common Property
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Under South African law, the maintenance of common property within sectional title schemes is the responsibility of the body corporate. This includes gardens, elevators, lobbies, and recreational areas. The body corporate is responsible for regular maintenance, repairs, and renovations to ensure the property remains in good condition.
Key Regulations
- A maintenance plan must be in place, as per the STSMA, detailing ongoing and future repairs.
- Levies must be adjusted to cover maintenance costs.
- Inadequate maintenance could lead to legal claims by individual owners for damages.
For more on body corporate duties regarding maintenance, refer to the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA): STSMA No. 8 of 2011.
Author: Slate Volschenk