# Human Settlements minister Thembi Simelane has appointed Leshabe Rampedi as administrator of the Community Schemes Ombud Service. This follows the dissolution of its board on 6 November. The board was dissolved after a period of leadership instability, internal conflict, dysfunction and serious allegations of mismanagement. It regulates and resolves disputes within shared living arrangements, such as sectional title complexes, homeowners’ associations and retirement villages.The Ombud Ministry spokesperson Tsekiso Machike says the appointment is aimed at addressing the challenges facing the organisation:
Human Settlements appoints Community Schemes Ombud Service administrator after board dissolution [SOUND]
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