Litigation as the first choice: You can go to court, but should you?

Houses in an HOA (homeowners association)

Dear Newsletter Reader,

As we end off June, we continue with our A–Z Community Scheme series, exploring the building blocks of a well-managed scheme, covering letters K and L.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this edition:

Brendon and Matthew discuss keeping up with community scheme living in South Africa.
Sarah treats us to two articles this month exploring a significant recent judgment. One provides practical insights for trustees, owners, managing agents, and community scheme professionals, while the other offers a deeper legal analysis for attorneys and legal practitioners.
The upcoming NAMA National Conference

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Ombudsman vs Litigation in community schemes | What the court has ruled

In this article, Sarah provides a summary on a case decided by the Supreme Court of Appeal in October 2025, Parch Properties 72 (Pty) Ltd v Summervale Lifestyle Estate Owners' Association.

Keeping up with community scheme living in South Africa: Growth, demand and emerging challenges

In this article, Brendon and Matthew from Sectional Title Solutions discuss the rise of community scheme living in South Africa, examining the growing demand for secure, amenity-rich residential developments and the key trends shaping the future of community schemes.

Litigation as the first choice: You can go to court, but should you?

In this article, Sarah explores the Parch Properties judgment and what it means for community scheme disputes, including when to approach the CSOS and when the courts may be the appropriate forum.

NAMA 2026 National Conference

The highly anticipated NAMA 2026 National Conference will take place on 15–16 October 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. This year's theme, "Back to the Future," will encourage delegates to reflect on the lessons of the past, assess the realities of the present, and explore what the community schemes industry needs to become in the years ahead.

Zerlinda van der Merwe will be one of the experts presenting and is so excited to see you there.

Registration is now open - secure your place and be part of the conversation shaping the future of community scheme management.

INTERNAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION?

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker

Zerlinda van der Merwe and Nicole Tavares

We trust that these insights continue to add practical value, to you and your scheme, as we work our way through the alphabet. If you have any topic suggestions, please email them to info@tvdmconsultants.com - we would love to hear from you!

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Ombudsman vs Litigation in community schemes | What the court has ruled

Keeping up with community scheme living in South Africa: Growth, demand and emerging challenges

Litigation as the first choice: You can go to court, but should you?

UPCOMING EVENTS

INTERNAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION?