Welcome to Shared Living, the official online magazine of the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) a fresh, inspiring space created for everyone who calls a community scheme home. Whether you live in a Sectional Title, Homeowners Association, Retirement Village, or Share Block, Shared Living is here to help you make sense of community life the good, the challenging, and the inspiring. […]
🏡 1. Right to Access Information You can: request and inspect scheme documents such as: Why it matters: Transparency builds trust and accountability. 🔒 2. Right to Fair Governance You can expect: trustees and managing agents to act: Why it matters: Fair leadership ensures balanced decisions and community harmony. 🏛️ 3. Right to Use Common […]
Living in a community scheme comes with challenges, but CSOS is here to help! Whether resolving disputes, improving governance, or providing educational resources, we’re committed to enhancing shared living spaces for everyone. Here’s how: 📌 Step 1: Know Your Rights & Responsibilities Understanding your community scheme rules can prevent conflicts before they arise. CSOS provides […]