Sectional Title & Community Schemes Attorneys

When to hire a sectional title & community schemes attorney

• Your body corporate is pursuing you for levy arrears.
• You want to enforce scheme rules against a noisy or non-compliant owner.
• There is a dispute over management rules or common property rights.
• The body corporate is in financial crisis and needs an administrator.
• You are a trustee facing personal liability for body-corporate decisions.

What to expect

Most levy recoveries and rule-enforcement matters go to CSOS first (cheaper, faster, no need for attorneys). CSOS can grant orders enforcing levies, fining defaulters, and requiring rule compliance. Complex matters, scheme amendments, and contested management issues go to the Magistrate's Court or High Court. Trustees who act negligently can face personal liability claims.

Typical fees

CSOS application: R50-R250 filing fee (attorney not required). Attorney-assisted CSOS: R5,000-R15,000. High Court applications: R30,000-R100,000+.

Frequently Asked Questions