The PPRA has temporarily suspended enforcement of regulations regarding agreements between property practitioners and Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) for estate access, accreditation, and fees. This decision allows property practitioners to continue marketing and selling properties while legal proceedings are underway, but they must provide a written undertaking to pay any outstanding costs if the court rules in favor of the applicants (RCC and ARC). Property practitioners are still required to complete necessary training and are responsible for future costs. 

Key details of the suspension

• Effective immediately: The suspension is in place until a final, non-appealable court order is issued in the case of RCC v Minister of Human Settlements and PPRA (case no. 2024 111832).
• Purpose: To allow property practitioners to operate without being hindered by the regulations while the legal interpretation of fees, access, and accreditation is being resolved.
• Practical impact: Practitioners can continue with their business activities, such as marketing, leasing, and selling properties.
• Training: Practitioners must still undergo required training and remain responsible for the costs associated with it.
• Undertaking: Practitioners must provide HOAs with a written undertaking to cover costs if the court rules in favor of the applicants (RCC and ARC).