An introductory programme in the management of Sectional Title and Community Schemes dealing with subjects such as the various legislation applicable to sectional title, land use management, administrative principles relating to schemes, the creation of a sectional title scheme as well as dispute resolution.

A basic knowledge of the creation and management of a sectional title scheme which will enable the delegate to start working in the sectional title industry or a person currently employed in the property management profession wishing to extend their knowledge

1. Introduction to Sectional Title and the Sectional Title Act
    •	Introduction to Sectional Title 
    •	Development of sectional title schemes
    •	Sectional title plans and the opening of the sectional title schemes register
    •	Common property and exclusive use
    •	Participation quotas

2. Relevant legal aspects
    •	Law of contract
    •	Law of agency and mandate
    •	Law of delict
    •	Law of leases and the Rental Housing Act
    •	Law of sale of land

3. Land Use Management
    •	Introduction to Municipal Planning
    •	Town planning schemes
    •	Land use applications & rezoning
    •	Relevant legislation & by-laws
    •	SPLUMA

4. The Dynamics of Property Transactions
    •	Introduction to property law
    •	The deeds registration process
    •	Mortgage bond application and registration process
    •	Conveyancing costs

5. Administrative principles relating to Sectional Title Schemes
    •	Budget
    •	Financial statements
    •	Administrative procedures
    •	Levy & Reserve Fund
    •	Collection of levies
    •	Essential bookkeeping

6. Occupational Health & Safety
    •	Introduction to the Health & Safety environment
    •	Electrical and fire safety
    •	Construction safety
    •	Hazards in the workplace
    •	Risk assessments
    •	Legislation

7. Dispute Resolution
    •	The nature of disputes in sectional title schemes
    •	The process of dealing with disputes in sectional title schemes
    •	Litigation as method of dispute resolution 
    •	Mediation, adjudication and arbitration as methods of dispute resolution

8. The Sectional Title Schemes Management Act 
    •	The functioning of the Body Corporate
    •	Appointment of the Trustees and their function
    •	Meetings & Proceedings
    •	Owners and their responsibilities
    •	Rules relating to sectional title schemes

9. Community Schemes Ombud Service Act
    •	The purpose and structure of the CSOS
    •	Governance of schemes
    •	Applications to the CSOS
    •	Investigation and representation
    •	Adjudicator’s orders
    •	Levies and annual returns

10. Professional Communication
    •	Communication styles
    •	Writing skills & effective written messages
    •	Presentation skills & business presentations
    •	Business etiquette