Residents Accuse Management Firm of Harassment and Document Withholding

Residents in several estates have accused the management firm of imposing service charges, failing to provide land title documents and engaging in harassment against property owners.

The allegations were made during a press briefing held at Cape Town Estate, Shimawa, by residents from the City of David, Cape Town, Golf, Treasure Park and Gardens Phase 1, and Downtown estates.

Olalekan Agboke, Chairman of Cape Town Estate Landlord and Tenant Association, stated that the dispute revolves around proposed management arrangements for the estates.

Residents who refused to join the association were allegedly threatened with the withholding of title documents and subjected to harassment and intimidation.

Joseph Owoyele, a 70-year-old retired captain and resident of Downtown Estate, claimed the firm used the police to harass and intimidate residents who opposed its policies.

Owoyele mentioned that the association had managed the estate for over five years following the management firm Firmshore's withdrawal from working with the residents.