Ascot Terraces residents act against property group

RESIDENTS of Ascot Terraces in Milnerton are in dispute with the managing agent, African Property Group (APG), who they claim refuses to step down despite their mandate being terminated on August 21, 2024.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

APG, however, disputes this, stating their mandate was renewed on March 24, and Arusha Naidoo, their representative, is a certified and registered agent.

The residents have listed several grievances against APG, including a lack of communication and transparency, failure to pay bills, and unilateral decision-making. They also claim that APG had registered to manage a trust account and collect levies, putting the complex at financial risk.

APG denies these allegations and insists their services are legitimate. They have provided proof of Naidoo’s registration and certification as a managing agent.

The dispute over the trustees’ identities and APG authority is currently before the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS). Despite the residents’ dissatisfaction and efforts to remove APG, the matter remains unresolved, causing financial issues and concern among residents.

Lovemore Nyere, the chairperson of the Ascot Terraces Body Corporate, together with resident Lauren Kensley, claimed they were also found to be locked out of their premises a few days ago.