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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.
Changing it up, by changing your rules
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.
New CSOS developments: What should you know?
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.
Achieving the improbable and sometimes the impossible
In this article Zerlinda assists with achieving the improbable and sometimes the impossible when it comes to obtaining a unanimous resolution.
Is the CSOS fulfilling its mandate?
In this article Michael shares his views on whether the CSOS is fulfilling its mandate.
Community Schemes Ombud Service Stakeholder Training
In this article Zerlinda shares her highlights from the Community Schemes Ombud Service training event which was held in Cape Town in January 2022.
Damage to front door and security gate – who pays the excess?
In this article Mike talks about damage to a front door and security gate by unpacking who pays the excess.
Legal and practical aspects of religious slaughtering in sectional title
In this article Lamees unpacks the legal and practical aspects of religious slaughtering in sectional title
An executive managing agent – a fairly “new” concept showing great results
In this article Vincent provides clarity on some questions regarding executive managing agents
Great expectations of a managing agent
In this article Lamees talks about the great expectations placed on managing agents.
Community schemes insurance and information risks
In this article Mike unpacks community schemes insurance and information risks.
My thoughts on rules in bodies corporate
In this article Shirley shares her view on rules in bodies corporate.
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.
My thoughts on ritual slaughter in bodies corporate
In this article Shirley shares her view on ritual slaughter in body corporates.
Conciliation at the CSOS
This article takes a look at the process of conciliation at the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.