Businessman’s lawsuit ridiculous say Mt Edgecombe residents

SOME Mt Edgecombe residents have dubbed the decision by a property developer to take the estate to court “ludicrous” and “unreasonable”.
Niemesh Singh, who has lived at the complex for more than 10 years, filed papers against the estate citing various reasons for his displeasure, one of which involved his daughter, who has been fined for travelling above the estate’s speed limits on three occasions.

Northglen News was contacted by two residents who wanted to remain anonymous, but also to express their feelings on the lawsuit. One of the residents said he didn’t understand what grounds Singh had to take the estate, which has been given the moniker ‘Pleasentville’, to court.

“It’s not like these rules are suddenly being enforced. They have always existed. Long before buying a property, you are made aware of what the rules are. I have grandchildren who regularly cycle, and to have people flouting the rules, especially the speed limit and then call it ‘draconian’ is utterly ludicrous.

“I have lived on the estate for a number of years and have not found any residents complaining about the rules,” he said.

Another resident said his decision to stay on the estate was influenced by the rules being enforced. “It’s simple, when you sign up to stay, you are given a set of rules and you abide by them. This is a ridiculous lawsuit. The rules were created for the resident’s safety,” the indignant resident said.

In the estates’ mission statement on their website, one of the main priorities is the safety and security of residents, wildlife and assets within the estate.

Estate manager Terry Keller, from the Mount Edgecombe Country Club Estate Management Association Two, declined to comment, saying the matter was now a legal one.

The Northglen News tried on numerous occasions to contact Singh for comment through his attorney, Sivi Pather, but failed.