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Disputes in community schemes are inevitable, but resolving them efficiently requires both legal knowledge and practical skills. This course equips trustees, property managers, and professionals with the tools to manage conflicts confidently.
You’ll explore the legal framework governing sectional title disputes, understand the role of the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS), and gain insights into effective mediation and conciliation techniques. Real-world case studies will illustrate best practices for dispute resolution and compliance.
All times are South Africa Standard Time (GMT+2). All live sessions are with Expert Lecturers and Facilitators. All 1-1 Tutorials are facilitated by AI tutors with human support.
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"Disputes are an unavoidable part of managing sectional title schemes, but they don’t have to lead to long-term conflict. This course provides the essential legal knowledge and practical skills needed to address disputes constructively and maintain harmony within your scheme."
Paddocks Owner & Community Scheme Legal Expert
Graham Paddock obtained his BA LLB degree at the University of Cape Town and has been a sectional title specialist lawyer since 1980. He is an admitted attorney, notary and conveyancer who lectured candidate conveyancers for the Law Society of South Africa and was an adjunct Professor at UCT for ten years. He taught Real Property, Sectional Title and Community Scheme law to undergraduate and postgraduate students part-time. Graham was the lead consultant to the government in researching and drafting the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act and its regulations, including the prescribed management and conduct rules, the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act and the 2016 amendments to the Sectional Titles Act. He is the founder of Paddocks, a law and training firm specialising in community scheme management and the author of numerous books and training courses available at paddocks.co.za.
"Effective dispute resolution is about understanding the law, applying practical strategies, and fostering communication. This course gives participants the tools to manage conflict confidently, ensuring compliance and collaboration in sectional title communities."
Director at Paddocks & Specialist Community Scheme Lawyer
Jennifer Paddock obtained her LLB degree at UCT and did her articles at Paddocks, where she consulted, taught a number of the Paddocks’ training courses, and then took on the role of Legal Practice Manager. She then worked as a strata title managing agent, after which she re-qualified as an Australian solicitor through the University of New England in New South Wales where she graduated at the top of her class. She gained valuable transferable experience working for a specialist strata title law firm based in Sydney before returning to Cape Town and re-joining Paddocks.
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1-WEEK Course
with Graham & Jennifer Paddock
Location: Online
Duration: 1-week
Price: ZAR 3,500
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with Graham & Jennifer Paddock
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Duration: 1-day
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