In October 2018, the revised national building regulations relating to minimum requirements for geyser installations were implemented. Following this, we have found instances where clients are experiencing some complications in…
A common question that often arises around the issue of water tanks are: “Are water storage tanks covered by the body corporate or home owners’ association buildings insurance policy and…
What is a retaining wall? A retaining wall is any wall that holds back soil or other material on one side of the wall, i.e., where the ground or surface…
(Updated 6 November 2024) It is alarming how many people allow their children to go to the pool on common property without adequate supervision. We often see young children around…
It is around this time of year that we start reminding trustees and owners to take care around common property. We published a blog last year on festive season risk,…
In a sectional title environment, leaking water tends to find its way to the section below and as we know, washing machines (and their connections) leak from time to time.…
(Updated 26 August 2024) Impact damage is an insured peril included in most property insurance policies. While the damage is more commonly caused by a third party to the insured…
Building insurance cover is typically issued based on its replacement value. The replacement value of your property at the time of policy inception will unquestionably be affected by inflation during…
It is quite common for owners in sectional title complexes to improve their sections by extending it, enclosing a balcony, adding a shade structure, extending a patio, or building a…
One of the most popular forms of residential habitation in South Africa is undeniably a sectional title or community Scheme. Over recent years, this property sector has experienced heavy regulation…