Body Corporate

Sandown Crescent

Residential Estate  Β·  Royal Ascot, Cape Town

This portal is the official resident hub for our Body Corporate. Use it to stay up to date with notices from the Trustees, review the conduct rules, report issues, and get in touch with our managing agent.

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Contact

Reach Trafalgar or the Trustees.

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Updates

Notices from the Trustees.

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Conduct Rules

Rules governing our community.

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Log an Issue

Report problems to the Trustees.

Contact & Community

Sandown Crescent is managed by Trafalgar Property Management. For levy queries, maintenance, and estate matters, reach out below.

Managing Agent

Trafalgar Property Management

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KirkO@trafalgar.co.za

For levy payments, statements, and estate administration matters.

Trustees

Body Corporate Trustees

  • Ankia Pietersen Chairperson
  • Leon Langeveld
  • Erick Nieuwenhuizen
  • Michelle Holtzhausen
  • Henk van der Watt
  • Terry Crawford-Browne

Trustees can be contacted via the managing agent.

Updates & Notices

Official communications from the Trustees and Managing Agent will appear here.

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Conduct Rules

Binding on all owners, tenants, visitors, employees and contractors. Approved by Special Resolution 16 October 2018.

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Levies

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All levy payments are due on the 1st of each month and must be received by close of business on the 7th. Late payment may incur interest as determined by the Body Corporate.

Owners in arrears after the 7th of the second consecutive month will be handed to the Body Corporate's Attorneys for recovery of all outstanding amounts.

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Pets (Animals, Reptiles and Birds)

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No pets are allowed in the Complex. This is a condition imposed by the City of Cape Town on the Sandown Crescent Site Development Plan.
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Noise

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Noise must be kept minimal between 22h00–06h00 daily and 14h00–17h00 on Sundays. Party music must stop by 22h00.

Power tools and hammering are not permitted between 17h00 and 09h00 on weekdays, before 10h00 or after 14h00 on Saturdays, or on Public Holidays and Sundays.

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Business Activities & Hobbies

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Sandown Crescent is a residential scheme. No business or trade may take place without the written consent of all Body Corporate members. No jumble sales, auctions, or social functions on common property without prior Trustee consent.

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Occupation of a Section

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Maximum 2 occupants per bedroom. Additional temporary residents require Trustee consent and may not stay longer than 21 days at a time (children under 16 exempt).

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Appearance & Damage to Common Property

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No changes to external appearance (aerials, solar heating, air conditioning, blinds, awnings, windows, doors, paint) without written Trustee consent via Annexure "A" form.

  • No balcony or parking area used for general storage.
  • No pot plants outside a Section other than a doormat.
  • All curtains/blinds must be a light neutral shade, installed within 7 days of occupation.
  • No tinted glass without Trustee permission (neutral/natural tint only).
  • No carpets or mats beaten through windows or over balconies.
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Gardens and Plants

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Gardening on common property is managed exclusively by Trustee-authorised persons. Residents may not instruct garden staff directly. Balcony plants are limited to the RAMPOA approved species list.

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Laundry

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No washing lines or visible laundry on common property, balconies, or corridor walls without Trustee permission. A clothes horse may be used on a balcony provided it doesn't extend above the balcony wall.

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General Rules

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  • No tampering with shared plumbing or electrical installations without Trustee consent.
  • Smoking is not permitted within the buildings.
  • Alcohol may not be consumed on the common property.
  • No open-ember braai equipment on balconies if it causes excessive smoke.
  • Pellet guns, crossbows, catapults, fireworks, and explosives are strictly prohibited.
  • Unauthorised traders and hawkers do not have access to the Complex.
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Vehicles & Parking

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Visitor bays are exclusively for visitors. Residents must use their allocated basement parking at all times.
  • Speed limit on common property: 20 kph.
  • One vehicle per allocated bay only.
  • No sounding of hooters or vehicle alarms except in emergencies.
  • No oil changes or mechanical repairs on common property.
  • No recreational activities in basement parking.
  • Parking bays may not be leased to non-residents.
  • Trucks max 3.5T GVM, permitted for no more than 4 hours.
  • Caravans, boats, and trailers require prior written Trustee consent.

The Body Corporate accepts no responsibility for damage, loss, or theft to vehicles.

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Refuse Disposal & Recycling

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Refuse in securely tied black bags directly into the municipal refuse bins at the bottom of each Block's stairwell. Recyclables into the recycling bins. No large items, furniture, or builder's rubble on common property β€” remove at owner's cost. Moving materials must be taken off-site.

No cooking oils, fats, sanitary towels, or nappies may be disposed of into sinks or toilets.

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Children

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Common property may not be used as a playground. No ball games, skateboards, bicycles, or roller skates on common property. Owners are responsible for supervising their minor children and visitors' children.

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Tenants

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Owners must notify Trustees in writing before tenant occupation and provide tenant details (Annexure "C"). All leases must be in writing, include the Conduct Rules, and contain a written tenant undertaking to comply with the Rules.

Rentals of less than 1 month require written approval of all Owners. Tenant complaints about the interior of a Section go to the Owner, not the Trustees.

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Pools and Pool Areas

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  • Residents and up to 2 invited guests per Section. Guests must be accompanied by an adult resident over 16.
  • Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult over 16.
  • No alcohol, loud music, glass, games, or inflatable items in pool areas.
  • Appropriate bathing attire required. No nudity.
  • Pools closed after 20h00 daily.
  • Private parties require written Trustee permission.
  • Gates must be securely closed and latched after use.
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Security

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  • Access controls may not be given to domestic staff or contractors.
  • Always close the entrance/exit gate fully behind you.
  • Never admit unknown or uninvited persons.
  • Visitors who cannot reach the occupier via intercom will be denied access.
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Breach of Rules / Complaints

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Attempt to resolve disputes directly first. Refer to Trustees only if unsuccessful. All complaints must be in writing and signed β€” unsigned complaints will not be investigated.

Administration charges: First offence R250 Β· Second offence R500 Β· Third offence R1,000.

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Alterations / Extensions / Additions

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No alterations without prior Trustee approval via Annexure "A". A deposit of R5,000 is required before any work begins. Contractors permitted Monday–Friday 09h00–17h00 and Saturday 10h00–14h00 only. No work on Sundays or Public Holidays.

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Fire Equipment & Evacuation

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Fire-fighting equipment must only be used for its intended purpose. Tampering will result in costs being recovered from the Owner. Participation in fire drills is mandatory. Stairwells must be kept clear at all times.

Full Document Β· Official Conduct Rules PDF

Log an Issue

Report maintenance faults, conduct concerns, or any other issues to the Trustees and Managing Agent.

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