What is exclusive use?

You might have an exclusive right to use a part of the common property, such as a patio that adjoins your section, but you don't own that patio outright - and never will.

Your right of exclusive use is granted to you by all the owners in the sectional title scheme. No other section owner has the right to use your exclusive-use-area, even though they may own a share in it. Your "exclusive use" is a real right that might be registered in the deeds office, if the body corporate agrees.

You should note that management rule 68 which, in addition to outlining the duties of owners delineated in Section 44, states that "an owner shall not use his section, exclusive use area or any part of the common property, or permit it to be used, in such a manner or for such purpose as shall be injurious to the reputation of the building".