Meyersdal Crest
Homeowners Association
(Association Incorporated under Section 21)
August – September 2024
AUGUST – SEPTEMBER IN JOHANNESBURG
Winter in Johannesburg is over in August. September marks the arrival of spring bringing noticeable climate changes. With rainfall gradually increasing to 27mm. September brings relief from the dry conditions of the past months. The temperatures too see a moderate spike, adding to the pleasantness of the season. The city experiences more daylight and sunshine enhancing the city’s outdoor beauty.
MONTHLY LEVIES
We will only hand outstanding accounts over 90 days and are in arrears for collection if all correspondence and requests have been ignored and not taken seriously.
Accounts over 90 days have been handed over for collection.
A Summons will be issued thereafter if the letter of demand has been ignored.
MCHA has R78 302.48 outstanding on its debtors’ line and would appreciate Residents to bring their levies up to date as levies are critical in the upkeep of our Estate.
In terms of Clause 2.15 of the MOI, “No Resident shall be entitled to any of the privileges of Membership unless all levies have
been paid, and interest thereto which may be due and payable by that member to MCHA, from whatsoever cause arising.”
All legal costs will be for the defaulting owner’s account.
WHAT ARE LEVIES USED FOR?
The levy does form part of your portion of the property rates, so you will need to pay this individually. Your levy covers the costs of BANK CHARGES, WATER, WASTE, SECURITY, CLEANING, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMMON AREAS AND BUILDING INSURANCE COVERAGE for the Estate.
Levies are strictly meant for the upkeep of common property within a development. They do not extend to the maintenance inside each unit; expenses like repainting and outside of your home and perimeter walls need to be paid by the owners. Sometimes a special is raised on top of the regular levy, to take care of important projects which is approved by the residents either at the AGM or a Special Meeting.
The levy does not include your portion of the property rates, so you will need to pay this individually. Your levy covers the costs of security, cleaning, repairs and maintenance of all common areas, and building insurance coverage.
Levies are strictly meant for the upkeep of common property within a development. They do not extend to the maintenance inside each unit; expenses like repainting the inside of the home need to be paid by the owners. Sometimes, a development can raise a special levy on top of the regular levy, to take care of important projects – such as painting the complex and outside of the units, security upgrades, or adding features like a swimming pool or clubhouse.
CAMERAS IN THE PARK
The current cameras in the park are working. Old Cameras in the park are to be upgraded. Our Security can view all activity from the Guard House and alert Armed Response should the
PARK AND COMMON AREAS CONDUCT
Residents are to respect common areas, and teach their children about values of communal living. The Board would love for us all to reside in a pleasant and relaxing environment, and any unsavoury or disrespectful behaviour is condemned.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE OF ESTATE HOMES
Maintenance of Homes – We encourage Residents to maintain their homes by staying on top of routine maintenance and fixing minor problems as they arise and not wait until they pile up. This will help to increase the resale value of your property and the value of other homes in the Estate. In addition to maintaining individual homes, it is also important to maintain the overall standard of our beautiful Estate.
Approval from the Board of Directors through the MCHA Estate Manager, Brenda Mitchell.
Submit the following information:
- Paint Colours (earth colours are approved for MCHA)
- Drilling for a borehole
- Completion Dates and/or Project Timelines
- REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS MAXIMUM 6
- MONTHS
MCHA would like Residents to be mindful and respectful of fellow Residents, visitors and deliveries and follow procedure to ensure a smooth traffic flow.
Residents are kindly requested to obtain an access card for their Domestic and or Gardener in order not to compromise the Security within the Estate. Should your employee not have an access card their ID document /Passport will be scanned at the entrance and the Security will telephone the resident to allow their employee into the Estate.
The Lapa in the Meyersdal Park has been re-thatched.
MCHA WHATSAPP GROUP
Residents who wish to join the MCHA WhatsApp Group are to email the Estate Manager giving their permission to add their information to the group as per the Popi Act. Joining this group is voluntary and can be helpful to you the resident, and keep you updated in cases such as emergencies, water and electricity updates.
THANK YOU
Kind Regards
MCHA Board of Directors
