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Can an HOA Block Access for Foreign Domestic Workers?

04 September 2025,  Gerhard Smit

Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) are legal entities responsible for managing and regulating housing development schemes. They oversee maintenance of communal infrastructures... such as roads, security systems, and other shared amenities. An HOA can legally implement access restrictions as part of its security procedures, but sometimes the extent of these procedures is questioned.

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Empowering Homeowners: How the CSOSA Transforms Community Living in South Africa

16 April 2025,  Debbie Ndlovu

Community living in South Africa, whether in homeowners' associations (HOAs), sectional title schemes, or housing estates, comes with unique challenges.... Disputes over governance, finances, and maintenance can disrupt harmony and strain relationships. Enter the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act 9 of 2011 (CSOSA), a groundbreaking law designed to address these issues and empower homeowners and trustees alike.

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What Role Do Homeowners' Associations Play in Shared Developments?

07 February 2025,  Debbie Ndlovu

Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) are a critical component of shared developments in South Africa, managing everything from noise levels to pet... policies. While they offer many benefits, the legal framework surrounding HOAs can be complex, involving legislation such as the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act of 2011.

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Understanding Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

03 September 2024,  Meerushini Govender

If you are considering buying a property in a housing development, it’s essential to understand what a Homeowners Association (HOA)... is and how it operates. HOAs are legal entities responsible for managing and regulating housing development schemes. Although homeowners own their individual properties, the HOA maintains and oversees communal infrastructure, such as roads, security systems, and other shared amenities.

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