By Auren Freitas dos Santos In this article we discuss a High Court judgment which highlighted a significant legal debate concerning the jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Court in matters involving…
advisoryFebruary 5, 2025
By Auren Freitas dos Santos In this article, we'll explore a notable judgment from the High Court of South Africa, Kwazulu-Natal Division. This case involves a sectional title owner (the…
advisoryJuly 3, 2024
By Auren Freitas dos Santos Part Three: Clarifying the CSOS’s Authority Over Home Owners Associations As we continue our series called “A Call for Change: Addressing the Shortcomings of CSOS”,…
advisoryJune 4, 2024
By Auren Freitas dos Santos In this second edition of "A Call for Change: Addressing the Shortcomings of CSOS," we delve further into the interpretative difficulties faced by the Community…
advisoryApril 3, 2024
By Auren Freitas dos Santos Welcome to the first instalment of our series titled “A Call for Change: Addressing the Shortcomings of CSOS”. Over the coming months, we will embark…
advisoryMarch 6, 2024
By Auren Freitas dos Santos As we mark the seventh anniversary of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (CSOS Act), there continues to be widespread confusion regarding the extent of…
advisoryOctober 4, 2023
By Auren Freitas dos Santos Introduction: On 12 May 2023, the South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg reviewed and set aside a decision made by the Community Scheme Ombud Service (CSOS),…
advisoryJuly 5, 2023
By Auren Freitas dos Santos Introduction: In 2022, we had the privilege of providing expert guidance and counsel to a reputable law firm in Johannesburg. Our assistance played a crucial…
advisoryJune 7, 2023
By Ané de Klerk On 9 May 2023 Acting Judge van Niekerk heard a review application brought by a Homeowners’ Association (HOA) in the Gauteng High Court. The judgment was…
advisoryJune 7, 2023