Sectional tile schemes are created and managed under the Sectional Titles Act, 1986 (with amendments). The Sectional titles Schemes Management Act, 2011 and the community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 2011. Homeowners Associations are governed by their constitution, as approved at their initial inaugural meeting, the constitutions often change through the course of the existence of the association. The Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 2011, has some practice guidelines applicable to Homeowners Associations too.