Body Corporate Management

Professional Body Corporate Administration & Sectional Title Management

City Accommodations provides comprehensive body corporate management for sectional title schemes across Gauteng and South Africa. Our team delivers expert financial administration, governance support, regulatory compliance, and maintenance coordination that protects property values and supports harmonious community living.

Body corporate management is a specialised discipline. It demands real working knowledge of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA), the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (CSOS Act), and the Sectional Titles Act — and getting it wrong carries genuine consequences for a scheme. Our team brings practical expertise across these frameworks, keeping your body corporate fully compliant while running efficiently and cost-effectively.

Every sectional title scheme is different, with its own challenges, priorities, and community dynamics. We develop a management plan tailored to each body corporate we serve — covering financial administration, maintenance planning, rule enforcement, and stakeholder engagement — so the scheme is well run and property values are protected.

From smaller residential complexes to larger schemes, City Accommodations has the expertise and systems to manage your body corporate professionally. We use systems-driven administration, transparent reporting, and accountable account management to ensure every scheme receives the attention it deserves — backed by a dedicated trust account and our PPRA-registered, Fidelity Fund-certified practice.

Body Corporate Management Services

A comprehensive range of body corporate administration services designed to support trustees and protect sectional title communities.

Financial Management

Complete financial administration — budgets, levy billing and collection, accounting, audit support, and detailed financial reporting for trustees and owners.

Governance & Compliance

Expert guidance on the STSMA, CSOS Act, and sectional title regulations. We handle statutory requirements including CSOS registration, annual returns, and the prescribed management and conduct rules

Meeting Administration

Professional management of AGMs, SGMs, and trustee meetings — notices, agendas, proxies, minutes, and resolution tracking.

Maintenance Management

Proactive maintenance coordination, including the maintenance, repair and replacement (MR&R) plan, reserve fund planning, contractor management, and emergency repairs.

Insurance Administration

Comprehensive insurance administration — building valuations, policy reviews, renewals, and claims processing.

Owner & Resident Relations

Professional stakeholder communication, dispute resolution, conduct-rule enforcement, and community engagement.

Benefits

Why Choose Professional Body Corporate Management

Professional body corporate management ensures your sectional title scheme operates efficiently, remains compliant with legislation, and maintains its property values. Without professional management, body corporates often face financial mismanagement, maintenance neglect, compliance failures, and community disputes that erode property values and quality of life.

City Accommodations brings the expertise, systems, and dedication needed to transform your body corporate into a well-managed, thriving community.

Full compliance with STSMA and CSOS requirements

Transparent financial reporting and levy management

Full regulatory compliance and risk mitigation

Professional meeting administration and governance

Proactive maintenance and 10-year planning

Expert dispute resolution and rule enforcement

Dedicated body corporate administrator

Our Process

Our Body Corporate Management Process

A structured approach to delivering exceptional body corporate management.

Scheme Analysis

Thorough review of your body corporate's financials, governance, maintenance, and compliance status.

Transition

Professional handover with complete documentation, financial reconciliation, and trustee briefing.

Active Management

Day-to-day administration including financials, compliance, maintenance, meetings, and communication.

Continuous Improvement

Regular reviews, strategic planning, and proactive recommendations to enhance your scheme.

Body Corporate Management FAQ

Answers to common questions about our body corporate management services.

What is a body corporate?

A body corporate is the legal entity made up of all the owners in a sectional title scheme. It comes into existence automatically when the first unit is transferred, and it’s responsible for managing, maintaining, and administering the scheme’s common property — funded by the levies that owners pay.

What legislation governs body corporates?

Body corporates are governed mainly by the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA) and its regulations, which set out how schemes must be run, along with the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (CSOS Act), which provides dispute resolution and oversight. The Sectional Titles Act governs the registration and physical aspects of the scheme. We keep your scheme compliant across all three.

How are levies calculated?

Levies are based on the scheme’s approved annual budget — the total cost of running and maintaining the scheme — divided among owners according to their participation quota (broadly, the size of each unit relative to the scheme). The STSMA also requires a separate reserve fund contribution for future maintenance. Levies are approved by owners at the AGM.

What is the role of trustees?

Switching is straightforward. Once appointed, we coordinate the handover of records, finances, and compliance documents with the outgoing agent, so the transition is smooth and nothing falls through the cracks. Contact us and we’ll guide you through each step.

Can you help with dispute resolution?

Yes. We assist with disputes between owners, residents, and the body corporate — through clear communication, fair enforcement of the conduct rules, and proper process. Where a matter can’t be resolved internally, the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) provides a formal dispute-resolution channel, and we help schemes navigate it.

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