The Village Hout Bay

Dear owners, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR TENANTS AS WELL. As Trustees and owners, we are aware that storage space in our building is limited. However, storing goods in the parking bays is a direct violation of the fire and safety regulations. This means that in the event of a fire in our basement, our insurance will not cover any of the damages. More so, the owner of the parking bay from which such a fire would originate, would be held fully liable for…

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Dear members, Today, we again discovered someone has smashed the call button in the basement lift foyer. This is the second time in the past months. We do believe this to be a deliberate act of vandalism. We request from you, owners and tenants alike, to ask around to see if anyone has seen anything or knows anything. As this is a repetitive event and occurred in an access controlled area, we have strong reason to believe this is a…

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Roofing Works Update (1 October 2024 – 30 June 2025) Repairs and maintenance have been carried out on several roofing components, including: The completed work at Building 4 appears effective, with no reports of water ingress since installation. Note: Building 4 is the main building. Terrace Units – Water Ingress A number of terrace units continue to experience water ingress during rainfall, particularly at: In some cases, water has entered along the outer edges of the roof, compromising roof boards…

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Dear members, From 1 July 2025 onwards we will engage with ADT to provide a security guard so that the reception is manned 24/7. Our concierges will continue their duties Mon-Fri 7 AM to 7 PM. The security guard will augment our building security on all remaining hours including weekends and public holidays. The security of our building is a matter for all owners, tenants and residents alike. Please continue to be vigilant and continue to request sensible behaviour from…

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Dear Owners, We regret to inform you that over the past weekend, the basement lift call button was deliberately smashed. This follows previous incidents of malicious damage to the lift, including deep scratches to the mirror and stainless-steel panels. We do not believe these to be accidents – they are willful acts of vandalism. Repairs are costly and affect the financial health of the building, and ultimately all owners. We must remind everyone that owners are responsible for the conduct…

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During winter, we focus on tasks that don’t require us to be on the roofs or outdoors. One of these is maintaining the pool furniture. Sean and his team have sanded and revarnished the pieces, giving them a refreshed look.

Dear Owners, As trustees of the Body Corporate, and owners and residents ourselves, we work hard to make and keep our building a pleasant and comfortable place to live. But we cannot do this without your continued support. Of late, the number of transgressions of our rules have been rising, to the detriment of living comforts. Unless you as owners help manage your tenants and your visitors, we will need to take steps as a Body Corporate to ensure such…

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It has come to our attention that the garage door does not fully close. While this is not an immediate security issue, we have ensured that the service provider will come to The Village in the next days to resolve this issue.

Dear owners and residents, As trustees we try to keep you informed of the current affairs in our building and our community. This update is long overdue, for which my apologies. I will try and make this a monthly communication. Christian, Chairman The Village Hout Bay Maintenance We have been replacing roof sections over the past months, prioritizing critical areas where water poured into units. Less critical areas, like those with damp or mould, are being addressed next. Weather delays…

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This morning the garage door was unable to close for some time. There was an issue with one of the sensors. This problem has been resolved. We have reviewed security camera footage to confirm no unauthorised individuals had entered the premises. We will continue to monitor the garage door.