Posted on 8/13/2025 10:15 AM By Cor van Deventer
Johlene Wasserman, Director of Community Schemes and Compliance at VDM Law, confirmed that the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) has issued a Practice Directive that represents a substantial shift in how community schemes are regulated and enforced. The directive, signed and published on 18 July 2025, sets out uniform standards for addressing a range of governance issues, including the treatment of pets, the imposition of fines, and the regulation of domestic workers.