The Community Schemes Ombud Service announced that lodgement of new disputes would move to CSOS Connect with effect from 1 April 2026. The change forms part of the regulator's digital service model for sectional-title bodies corporate, homeowners associations and other community schemes.
The practical property impact
Managing agents, trustees, owners and residents need to know where regulatory disputes must be lodged. Moving the intake process online changes the practical compliance and dispute-resolution workflow for thousands of community schemes.
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