Hermanus Property Management Shines Pink

Hermanus Property Management Shines Pink

This past October, the Hermanus Property Management (HPM) team proudly joined thousands across the country in the annual Pink Drive — an initiative dedicated to raising awareness and support for cancer prevention, early detection, and survivors. As a predominantly...
Community Schemes Ombud Service Practice Directive

Community Schemes Ombud Service Practice Directive

The effect on all community schemes moving forward On 18 July 2025, the Community Schemes Ombud Service (“the CSOS”) published their latest, and consolidated, version of all their Practice Directives, and very aptly named this, “Consolidated Practice Directives 2025.”...
Children in sectional title schemes

Children in sectional title schemes

Rights, responsibilities, and reasonable regulation Living in a sectional title scheme means sharing space, not only with neighbours but with their families, including children. As more families opt for community-based living, trustees are increasingly required to...
Community scheme living for kids

Community scheme living for kids

What to expect. Community schemes are for all ages We often think of community schemes as being aimed at the older generation, a place where noise is kept to a minimum and kids are not only not heard, but not seen. This is simply not a correct view to have of...
Repainting your scheme?

Repainting your scheme?

Here’s when to use a special vs unanimous resolution “How do we know if we need a special or unanimous resolution to change the colour of a building?” It’s a great question, and, as with many things in sectional title law, the answer isn’t a straightforward one. No...