Dive into the world of sectional titles, an essential aspect of property ownership that impacts many homeowners and investors. What Are Sectional Titles? Sectional titles refer to a form of property ownership where individuals own a unit within a larger building or complex. This type of ownership is common in apartments, townhouses, and other […]
By Someone Who Knows the Struggle of Complex Living. It’s a warm Saturday afternoon, and people are gathered around the braai complaining—again—about their complex problems. Leaking roofs, broken gates, and trustees who act like mini-presidents. Someone mentions the Community Schemes Ombud Service, also known as CSOS. You know, that government office you’ve heard about but […]
Listen up, neighbours. CSOS is supposed to help our complexes run smoothly, yet many of us still grind our teeth. Here’s why: Mixed signals – CSOS says, “We’ll sort fights.” Trustees say, “We must try first.” Nobody’s sure who must act, so the quarrel drags on. Paper jungle – Forms feel longer than the N1 […]