Enforcing Conduct Rules Properly – Warnings, Fines, Emergencies, and What CSOS Looks For Even with certified rules, enforcement must be procedurally fair and consistent. When can rules be enforced? Only once the scheme has a Section 10 Certificate from CSOS....
What Conduct Rules Are Allowed vs “Undesirable” CSOS Practice Directive Guidance for Schemes CSOS focuses heavily on rules being: reasonable and equitable non-discriminatory consistent with legislation and constitutional rights applied equally to all owners/residents...
How to Change Conduct Rules – Drafting, Owner Approval, CSOS Submission, and the Section 10 Certificate Changing conduct rules is a formal process. The key principle is simple: trustees draft, owners approve (in sectional title), and CSOS certifies....
Conduct Rules in Community Schemes – What They Are, What They Control, and Why They Matter Conduct rules are the “day-to-day living” rules of a community scheme. They regulate behaviour and how owners, tenants, visitors and staff may use sections, Exclusive Use...
POPIA and Your Scheme: What Trustees and Directors Must Know The POPIA applies to every Sectional Title Scheme and Homeowners Association in South Africa. Here’s who’s responsible, what it means in practice, and how a managing agent fits in. The Protection...
Fiduciary Duty in Practice – Trustee/Director Governance Checklist (Quick Reference) Use this as a practical “do we have our house in order?” checklist for trustees/directors. It’s designed to support good governance, reduce disputes, and ensure decisions are...
Fiduciary Duties of Scheme Executives – Decision-Making, Financial Oversight, Compliance & Governance Best Practice Strong schemes don’t happen by accident – they happen when trustees and directors consistently apply good governance principles,...
Fiduciary Duties of Scheme Executives Ownership, Legal Framework & Your Responsibilities as a Trustee or Director Serving as a trustee (sectional title) or director (HOA) is more than volunteering your time — it’s accepting a legal and governance responsibility...
Maintenance Responsibilities Made Simple Owner vs Body Corporate Checklist Understanding who maintains what in a sectional title scheme is one of the most common sources of confusion for owners. This quick-reference checklist explains the typical division of...
Maintenance, Roles & Governance in Community Schemes Who Maintains What in a Sectional Title Scheme? One of the most common questions owners ask is: Who is responsible for maintenance? The answer depends on whether an area forms part of your section, common...