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Estie P

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2009

23 Sept 2025, 12:41

No Feedback on Case Referred to Adjudication, 5 months and Still Waiting

My CSOS complaint was formally lodged on 11 March 2025. The matter was referred to conciliation on 29 March and the Conciliation hearing was held on 15 April 2025. On April 30 we received a Request for Final Submission as the case was now referred to Adjudication. Final Submissions were all done on April 30. On June 17 I have received no further communication and followed up. I was told that they are still waiting for Final Submissions (of which we had a deadline of 7 May). I communicated that all Final Submissions were done on Apr 30 and I had to forward the relevant emails from both parties as it looks like this was not communicated to the lady that was now appointed as the Investigator. Since June, I have followed up numerous times. I have received NO feedback at all from CSOS. When I call I hear that there is a backlog and that they are still waiting for an Adjudicator to be appointed. It has been 5 months, and there has been NO movement at all. I can also not get an answer when I ask how long these cases normally take.

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Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS)
Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS)'s reply25 Sept 2025, 20:33
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Good day Estie,

We acknowledge your concern and sincerely apologize for the delay. While we are experiencing a significant backlog please be assured that we are doing our utmost to resolve all outstanding matters as efficiently as possible. 

To assist in addressing these delays, we have since appointed additional part-time Adjudicators who are now actively working alongside our permanent panel to expedite the resolution of cases. 

 We greatly appreciate your continued understanding and patience as we work to bring your matter to resolution. 

Regards,
The CSOS