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Estate News

Dear Residents,

Kicking Off the Year & Important Community Updates

J anuary is done and dusted! I came across a great quote:

“My New Year’s resolutions will start on 1st
February—January was just the trial month.”

If you haven’t started yours yet, consider this your fresh start.

Celebrating the Matric Class of 2024 Form and submit it to the Estate Anna-Mart Steyn
A big congratulations to the Matric Class Office at least 5 working days before
of 2024! Completing matric is a huge the lease agreement starts.
milestone, and we are incredibly proud 2. Complete the Application for
of each and every one of you. The years Approval to Obtain a Criminal Check. Security & Staff
ahead hold endless opportunities, and we Who covers the costs? Appreciation
look forward to seeing where your journey • The property owner will bear the cost
takes you next. of the criminal background check. huge thank you to
• The background check results will be all residents who
Traffic Light Timing at the North shared only with the stand’s owner. A ontributed financially
c
Gate We urge all property owners to during November and
Several residents raised concerns about communicate this requirement with their December. Your generosity
the short green light at the North Gate tenants before lease renewals. allowed the HOA to distribute
exit. Estate management took this matter 4.9.1 The Tenant must: R1,500 to each member of our
to the City of Tshwane, requesting a signal 4.9.1.1 complete the following security and garden services
timing review. documents and hand in at the teams – a tremendously
During peak traffic hours, the City Estate Office at least 5 working appreciated gesture.
conducted an on-site assessment between days before the start of the lease These teams work
06:45 and 07:45. The findings concluded: agreement: tirelessly daily, ensuring the
• The green light lasts for 20 seconds. • Tenant Application Form estate remains a safe, well-
• The maximum queue observed was 10 • Application form for the approval maintained, and welcoming
vehicles, which cleared the intersection to obtain a criminal check environment for all. Whether
within the allocated time. 4.9.2 The cost for the criminal check will it’s the security personnel
• Based on these observations, no be for the owner of the stand. watching our community or
adjustments to the traffic light timing 4.9.3 The result of the criminal check the gardeners maintaining
will be made. will be given to the owner of the stand. our beautiful green spaces,
We appreciate the feedback from
residents and the City of Tshwane’s prompt
response in assessing the situation.

Tenant Vetting Policy – Effective 1st
March 2025
From 1st March 2025, the HOA will
implement a tenant vetting process for
all new and renewed lease agreements.
This initiative aims to ensure our estate
community’s safety and compliance.
What tenants need to do:
1. Complete the Tenant Application

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