In this article, Nicole explains what first-time buyers need to know about pet rules in sectional title schemes. She explores examples of common pet rules, what happens if those rules are amended after you and your pet have moved into the scheme, and the legal process a body corporate must follow before requiring the removal of a beloved pet.

In this article, Sarah explores how to effectively raise and resolve complaints in sectional title schemes and HOAs, highlighting the importance of internal dispute resolution, before escalating matters to the Community Schemes Ombud Service.

In hierdie artikel bespreek ons die aard van oorlaste in regspersone en verduidelik die wetlike raamwerk waarvolgens trustees en eienaars verantwoordelik is om sulke gedrag te voorkom en korrek te hanteer. Die artikel beklemtoon die rol van die STSMA, die skema se reëls en toepaslike handhawingsmeganismes soos waarskuwings, boetes en CSOS geskilbeslegting om 'n ordelike en vreedsame leefomgewing te verseker.

In this article, Zerlinda reflects on her positive experience at the recent CSOS Indaba in Johannesburg.

Hendrik recently had the opportunity to meet with the Chief Ombud of the CSOS. In this blog post he identifies the key issues that were discussed.

In this recent blog post Zerlinda talks about her recent dealings with the CSOS, and the inconsistencies that she has picked up.

In a recent blog post, Nicole Nel recommends the process that you should follow if you are planning on amending your management or conduct rules.

In this blog post Nicole Nel highlights a few new and exciting developments that we can expect from the CSOS, as introduced by the CSOS panel at the NAMA Conference.

In this article Zerlinda assists with achieving the improbable and sometimes the impossible when it comes to obtaining a unanimous resolution.

In this article Michael shares his views on whether the CSOS is fulfilling its mandate.

In this article Zerlinda shares her highlights from the Community Schemes Ombud Service training event which was held in Cape Town in January 2022.

In this article Mike talks about damage to a front door and security gate by unpacking who pays the excess.

In this article Lamees unpacks the legal and practical aspects of religious slaughtering in sectional title

In this article Vincent provides clarity on some questions regarding executive managing agents

In this article Lamees talks about the great expectations placed on managing agents.

In this article Mike unpacks community schemes insurance and information risks.

In this article Shirley shares her view on rules in bodies corporate.

The Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act and the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act requires that a body corporate keep certain items on record, in order for the scheme to be compliant. In this article Nicole takes a look at exactly what needs to be kept.

In this article Shirley shares her view on ritual slaughter in body corporates.

This article takes a look at the process of conciliation at the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS).