Abusive residents: What can trustees do?

Community schemes sometimes face difficult situations involving residents whose behaviour is threatening, abusive, disruptive or increasingly concerning. These situations can leave trustees and managing agents unsure about where their responsibilities begin and end – and what they can legally do.

What happens when a resident’s behaviour causes fear or disruption in a scheme? How should trustees respond when someone appears vulnerable or unable to manage their own affairs? And when should a matter be taken beyond the body corporate to CSOS, the police or the courts?

Join WiST for a practical and informative discussion with experts who will unpack these challenging situations and explain the options available to trustees and managing agents.

We’ll look at real-world scenarios, legal remedies, protection orders, interdicts, curatorship and administration, and when outside intervention may be necessary.

Whether you’re a trustee, managing agent, attorney or property professional, this is an important conversation about protecting your community while acting fairly, responsibly and within the law.

We look forward to welcoming you to another insightful Women in Sectional Title webinar on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 11h00.

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