It has become apparent to me that the fight for getting things done right cannot just rest with the trustees. Unless you plan to stay a trustee till kingdom come(you shouldn’t!), whatever your team is… Read More »The importance of community
Not every estate requires an onsite estate manager. Smaller complexes can make do with a caretaker role or an offsite estate management service that allocates time in the week to attend to estate issues and… Read More »The importance of an Estate Manager
We recently lost our newly appointed Estate Manager. That’s a blog post for another day. The fallout was that we had to pick up and do the work ourselves(as trustees) while at the same time,… Read More »When service providers work together
As a trustee, you get to understand why the world is in the mess it’s in. In fact, you get your nose rubbed in it – almost on a daily basis. Our new estate manager… Read More »Sheeple
Security is an essential service in a Sectional Title Scheme. A lot can go on that only security personnel can pick up and act upon. If this service is not running like a well-oiled machine,… Read More »Service Providers : Security
The past couple months have been frustrating. Our new MA is 3 months in and already ruffling feathers – of the wrong kind. Our defaulters on levies owe a ridiculous amount. A small group owing… Read More »When an owner becomes your worst nightmare
Wow. It’s wonderful when you manage to find enlightenment! I really hope this article helps beleaguered and handicapped BC’s out there who are trapped by their corrupt MA’s. I have been monitoring the Facebook group… Read More »Boot out that slimy MA!
Identifying a good trustee for your complex As in previous article, I quote again: “I ascribe to Mark Twain’s theory that the last person who should be President is the one who wants it the… Read More »Good Trustees for your Complex
The sectional title act states that trustees are solely responsible for the running of the complex – the buck stops with them. When trustees are elected at the AGM, they are the ones ultimately responsible… Read More »How do you set the stage?
Of all the service providers affecting the health and running of your complex, your appointed managing agent has the most effect. Their role is crucial! Trustees have to rely on the Managing Agent to collect… Read More »How the stage is set