FAQs: Leaking balconies in sectional title
Is a leaking balcony covered by insurance? A leaking balcony is covered by insurance only if the damage was caused by a sudden, identifiable event such as a storm. If…
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When it comes to claims, what are the owner’s rights?
In this blog article, we would like to address five common questions that often arise relating to sectional title insurance claims and the rights of the owner. As an owner,…
Storm season is coming. Are you prepared?
Over the last few years, the storms see to be intensifying across the country, causing increasing degrees of property damage each year. While severe storms do occur from time to…
Supervision around common area swimming pools
(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…
Dealing with washing machines in sectional title units
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.…
Cover for security guard services
Costs to cover security guards are viewed as a consequential loss; therefore, it is not automatically included in all policies. What is included? Most insurance policies include additional benefit extensions,…
Using a sectional title scheme garage for storage
(Updated: 28 January 2025) A common question in sectional title schemes is whether a residential garage can be used for storage. The answer depends on whether the garage is a…