The joint ownership of common land requires co-operation between the owners and a framework in which decisions can be ordered and managed. There are also different levels of control over activities within the development depending on the activity. Some aspects, such as minimum building energy efficiency, maximum building/vegetation height etc are set down by covenants on the property title. These remain a legally binding obligation attached to that parcel of land.

Below this level are the rules of the Residents’ Association. These govern the way in which members of the society interact or what they may do. These rules are initially established by the developer but may be changed over time by democratic process according to the wishes of the residents. The rules are binding as long as they form part of the constitution of the Residents’ Association.

Lastly there are guidelines, which inform the owners of issues that are deemed worthy of consideration in the way we act and interact with each other. These guidelines are not binding but provide guidance and reminders on issues such as goodwill, ecological principles and of course, energy efficiency.

Please contact us for details of the residents’ association.