Why Your Scheme Needs a 10-Year Maintenance Plan (and How It Protects Your Investment) If you own in a Sectional Title Scheme, you’re not just buying a home, you’re buying into a shared asset. Roofs, walls, driveways, lifts, plumbing, waterproofing, security systems…...
Procurement, Safety & Execution – Delivering the Maintenance Plan Compliantly A maintenance plan only creates value when the work gets done – safely, legally, and transparently. That means structured procurement, clear records, and attention to health...
Costing, Escalation & Reserve-Fund Modelling – No More Guesswork The moment your MRRP leaves “wish list” territory and enters the budget is the moment owners start listening. That happens when the numbers are credible: sourced, rebased, and modelled in a way...
Building a Robust 10-Year Maintenance Plan (MRRP) – What “Good” Looks Like A well-prepared 10-Year Maintenance, Repair & Replacement Plan (MRRP) is the quiet engine that preserves a scheme’s value. It turns “we should fix that soon” into scheduled, budgeted...
The CSOS Practice Directives, Compliance, and Practical Strategies for Schemes The CSOS has issued practice guidance intended to ease governance and improve compliance monitoring. At the same time, real-world capacity constraints persist, so Trustees and Directors...
The CSOS 101 – What You Need to Know After almost a decade of working with the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS), many schemes still find turnaround times slow and enforcement limited. Even so, the CSOS remains a valuable first step: it is free to lodge,...
CIPC Compliance & Beneficial Ownership: What Every HOA Director Should Know Running a Homeowners Association (HOA) involves more than just maintaining the estate — it requires strict compliance with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). For...
Understanding the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) The Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) was created to provide an accessible and affordable platform for resolving disputes in community living environments such as sectional title schemes and homeowners...
Drafting and Enforcing Conduct Rules in Community Schemes Conduct rules are the foundation of harmonious living in community schemes. They ensure that everyone’s rights are respected while promoting order and safety in shared spaces. But not all rules are valid, and...
Undesirable Conduct Rules and Enforcing Rules Conduct rules are only effective if they are lawful, fair, and enforceable. The Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) provides guidance on what makes a rule undesirable and outlines how enforcement should be handled....