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Register a community scheme
Community schemes can register with the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) by completing and submitting Form CS1. This is a statutory requirement under the CSOS Act. There is no fee for registration.
Registration is done by completing and submitting the CS1 Form. Completed forms can be emailed to re ********** @ ****** rg.za or hand deliver to a CSOS office.
Reference
https://csos.org.za/faqs/
Appeal a CSOS adjudicator's order on a question of law
If a party disagrees with an adjudicator's decision on a legal matter, they may appeal to the High Court. Appeals are limited to questions of law and must be formally lodged in the High Court.
Affected persons can only appeal on the question of law and all appeals are to be lodged in the High Court.
Dispute resolution through conciliation or adjudication
Individuals or bodies involved in disputes within community schemes can seek resolution through CSOS via conciliation (R50) or adjudication (R100). The process is designed to be simpler, faster, and less costly than court litigation.
The CSOS resolves disputes through Conciliation and Adjudication at a fee of R50 and R100 respectively.
