WHO OWNS THE COMMON PROPERTY?

WHO OWNS THE It is all the land in a sectional title complex, as well as those parts of the buildings which are not included in a particular section or unit. Common property can include stairwells, lifts or elevators, carports, swimming pools, gardens, etc. Afrikaans - Gemeenskaplike Eiendom

">COMMON PROPERTY?

The common property is owned jointly by all the owners of units within the scheme. Collectively, these owners are known as the Body Corporate. The common property is controlled by the body corporate. There are no exceptions to this rule. The practical implication of this is that even though parts of the common property are

The owner of a sectional title unit can never become the owner of any portion of common property, but they can acquire the right of the exclusive use of a certain portion, such as gardens and parking bays. Afrikaans - Eksklusiewe Gebruiks Area

">exclusive use areas, these areas are still controlled by the body corporate and are therefore subject to the rules of the scheme. These rules might prohibit "braaing" in an exclusive use garden or balcony, restrict the type of fence or wall erected around a garden, or prevent the installation of a pool or spa bath without the consent of the A person appointed to manage the affairs and assets of a trust. In terms of sectional title, the trustees attend to the day-to-day running of the scheme, which includes the collection of levies and the employment and management of staff.

">trustees or the other members of body corporate.

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