Taking a closer look at CSOS's 2025 Practice Directives
On Friday, 18 July, CSOS released their 2025 Consolidated Practice Directives, which was developed to supersede all previous directives on the subjects contained within.
Upon closer inspection of this document, it is clear that sections of the directive blatantly ignore precedents set by the courts, notably with regard to the application of the POPI Act / PAIA to members' rights to access scheme documentation.
Auren tackles this subject in more detail in his article, so click across using the links below to read his thoughts on the directive and what our response should be as community scheme stakeholders.
However, in more positive news, Ané's article highlights that CSOS does seem to have taken some feedback from the industry into account in the sections dealing with undesirable rules, where certain rules that were included within the draft version of the document have been changed or replaced. While there are still some "undesirable rules" that do not make total sense when read in line with the STSMA, there has at least been some progress made in this area. You can get her full take on "undesirable rules" in the article link below.
Preorder new paperback book - CSOS Consolidated Practice Directives
Our team are super excited to announce the launch of the CSOS Consolidated Practice Directives paperback book, in a handy-sized A5 format. This book will contain the full text of the CSOS directives, along with a some commentary and a topical index developed by our legal team. This will make a fantastic accompaniment to our Sectional Titles Schemes Management Legislation paperback book. The book will be available at an introductory price of R290.00, or can be bundled with the STSMA Legislation book for R690.00 (ex. Courier/PUDO). You can preorder using this link or clicking the button below: Pre-order new book
Please note that we will update you as to the ETA of the book over the coming few weeks
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ARTICLES - AUGUST 2025
We have been heard - Notable Changes to “Undesirable Rules” in the CSOS Consolidated Practice Directives 2025
By Ané de Klerk
In this article, Ané discusses some of the long overdue and very necessary amendments that the CSOS have made to their directives on so-called "Undesirable Rules".
A New CSOS Practice Directive, the Same Old Problems
By Auren Freitas dos Santos
In this article, Auren discusses how CSOS's latest practice directives are in conflict with judicial precedent as they relate to members' access to scheme documentation under POPIA and PAIA.
Sectional Titles Schemes Legislation paperback book
OurSectional Titles Schemes Legislation paperback book contains a comprehensive compilation of the key legislative frameworks governing sectional title schemes in South Africa, including the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act and Regulations, CSOS Act and Regulations, and the Sectional Titles Act and Regulations (including amendments up to January 2024), and includes a Thematic Index of these legislations. It is designed to serve as a valuable resource for property owners, trustees, managing agents, legal practitioners, and anyone involved in the management and administration of sectional title properties and community schemes.
