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It would thus be advisable to inquire from your body corporate regarding the
nature of the special resolution passed and the extent and intended timeframe
of the proposed levy increase in order to enable you to assess whether the levy
increase was validly passed and allow you to raise a grievance should you feel
it necessary.
Additionally, is should be noted that the STSMA states that the trustees of the
sectional title scheme can by resolution levy a special contribution from owners
if the body corporate is required to comply with a notice or order issued by a
competent authority requiring work in respect of any land or building in the
sectional title scheme. Covid-19 regulations could potentially fall under the
auspices of such a special contribution and it may therefore be worthwhile to
make sure that the levy increase was not rather a special contribution levied
on owners. Again, more information from the body corporate will assist in helping
you understand the validity of the levy increase. Property

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