Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 2011 (No. 9 of 2011).
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Community Schemes Ombud Service; to provide for its mandate and functions; and to provide for a dispute resolution mechanism in community schemes; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
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This Act establishes the Community Schemes Ombud Service, defines its functions and powers and provides for a dispute resolution mechanism in community schemes, i.e. any scheme or arrangement in terms of which there is shared use of and responsibility for parts of land and buildings such as a sectional titles development scheme. The Service shall develop and provide a dispute resolution service in terms of this Act and carry out various other tasks including regulate, monitor and control and monitor community scheme governance. The Act also lays down detailed rules regarding dispute resolution mechanisms.
