Articles by Lauren Maltby

The launch of a new sectional scheme is always an exciting time for both a developer and new property owner. Registration of the opening of the scheme in the Deeds Office is the culmination of many months of planning and hard work, and transfer of sections to new owner’s often takes place simultaneously. It is...Read More

The new Sectional Title Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 (STSMA) which commenced on 7 October 2016, provides for 8 prescribed conduct rules in a sectional scheme. This is slightly less than the 11 previously prescribed in the Sectional Titles Act. On the opening of a scheme however, or during the life of the scheme,...Read More

To someone unfamiliar with the conveyancing process, it is something that can seem quite daunting. Finding a conveyancing attorney with an eye for detail and the knowledge and experience to ask the right questions can mean the difference between a transaction running smoothly and frustrating delays. We explore what the average conveyancing process entails here:...Read More

In a sectional title scheme, trustees are appointed by the body corporate to look after the finances and administration of the scheme on the body corporate’s behalf. A managing agent may be appointed by the trustees to assist them and act on their behalf in the administration of the scheme. As such, it is unsurprising...Read More

Lauren Maltby has been appointed as a director in our Property department. We shared a cuppa with Lauren to find out more about her work and life outside Property Law. Venns was your first taste of law with articles……. I really enjoyed my articles, despite the first year being very tough. It was obviously a...Read More

Lauren initially served her articles at Venns and she is welcomed back as a director with a wealth of experience as both a conveyancer and notary public.  Lauren’s practice includes conveyancing, sectional title developments, mortgage and notarial bonds,leases and servitudes, subdivisions and consolidations. Should you wish to contact Lauren her details are below. Contact Details:...Read More