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Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 2011 (No. 9 of 2011).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 34386 of 14 June 2011, pp. 1-23.
Long title
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.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Common property Court/tribunal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Act comes into operation on a date to be determined by the President by Proclamation in the Gazette.
Abstract

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.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za