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 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
By Auren Freitas dos Santos Not many people know that in August 2021 the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) issued a Practice Directive called “Approval of Special and Unanimous Resolution…
advisoryMay 10, 2023
By Auren Freitas dos Santos On 10 November 2022 the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) issued a practice directive to provide guidance on the protection of personal information and access…
advisoryApril 5, 2023
By Ané de Klerk On 14 March 2023, CSOS (Community Schemes Ombud Service) staff circulated a Draft Practice Directive on section 39(7)(b) of the CSOS Act to industry roleplayers via…
advisoryApril 5, 2023
By Auren Freitas dos Santos I am sure that most readers have heard this famous quote by Winston Churchill “He who fails to plan is planning to fail”. I must…
advisoryFebruary 8, 2023
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