Are boundary walls covered?

On occasion there have been claims submitted for walls that have either cracked or fallen over due to a tree’s roots that have grown under the wall and lifted it. These claims have been repudiated due to the fact that this is seen as an occurrence that could have been prevented by the trustees or owner prior to the tree been left that long in order to cause this problem.  However, should a flood occur and the force of the water result in the wall falling over, this claim would be honoured as per PMR 29(1)(a)(iii).

The views contained herein are that of Biccari Bollo Mariano Inc , a firm of attorneys specialising in Sectional Title Legislation. For more information on this issue please contact:

Marianette Bubb - Sectional Title Consultant BICCARI BOLLO MARIANO INC Tel: (011) 628-9300 | email: mbubb@bbmlaw.co.za