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The ever changing role of CSOS

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

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Setting the record straight

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.

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Conciliation at the CSOS

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

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Community scheme insurance and AGMs

Very often, at an annual general meeting (“AGM”), important insurance aspects are overlooked. In this article, Mike will provide a few simple tips on how to avoid some of the pitfalls and risks.

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Unpacking AGMs in 2020

Sitting on the median line, with regard to calling your 2020 AGM? Then this article is for you as it looks at the requirements for AGMS in sectional title schemes in general as well as during lockdown.

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Working from home in a sectional title scheme

Since Covid-19 hit and the National Lockdown drastically changed life as we knew it, it has been very interesting to see the effect it has had on sectional title schemes. In this article Zerlinda talks about woking from home in your scheme.

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Sectional title living for your pets

If you are an animal lover, that is considering living in a sectional title scheme, then this article is for you as this article focuses on examples of various pet rules, discusses what happens if the pet rule is amended while your pet is living in the scheme, as well as the steps the body corporate would need to take to remove your beloved pet.

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Changing up the rules

There are many pros and cons to living in a sectional title scheme, an issue, which can be seen as both a pro or a con, depending on its nature, is the scheme rules. In this article Nicole will focus on how you would go about amending your schemes conduct rules.

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