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Government to step into Johannesburg rate prices issue
I am glad to see that the national government is going to step into the rate prices issue in Johannesburg. The accounts are a total mess, and I am surprised that it has taken so long for intervention.
I sold a house almost two years ago now, where I still have not been refunded my rates, and for one year they allowed the new owner to essentially use my account to pay the electricity. Now, because I have not calculated what amount I am to be refunded, I have essentially also lost two years of interest and am being forced to institute court action against them, simply to be refunded. Obviously, as an attorney I can do that cost-effectively, although it is some inconvenience, but the average person really cannot afford or be inconvenienced into having to litigate to simply get their deposit back. Of course, when I win my case, the City is going to have to pay my legal costs as well, which means it is going to cost ratepayers more – so we are all paying for this fiasco, and then paying again!
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Tuesday 27-Mar-12
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Robyn said:
on Friday 30-Mar-12 08:47 AM
I agree with Lucretia. Getting good service is the best! The other day I phoned my bank's call centre to get some docs sent to me and this guy was so efficient and friendly and EDUCATED! It was such a pleasure talking to him. I was pleasantly surprised :)
Cherise said:
on Wednesday 28-Mar-12 04:39 PM
I really feel so sorry for the people who have to go through this long and expensive procedure who really cannot afford all that work.
I hope the Governments intervention will make the right changes that is much needed
elaine said:
on Wednesday 28-Mar-12 02:45 PM
i agree with what both lucretia and kaylene have to say here, there is no service any longer in this country and it is disgusting i moved property at the end of january and i still cannot get my deposit back from the letting agents
Kaylene said:
on Wednesday 28-Mar-12 02:28 PM
WOW Eventually they stepping in... The people has suffered for so long, its been on every news chanel and newspaper but the government only decideds to step in now. Lets hope they can sort out this whole fiasco, and I'm sure like everything they get into it will take a while before we can see a light at the end of the tunnel
Lucretia said:
on Wednesday 28-Mar-12 02:25 PM
I hope with the national government taking over, they will do so efficiently. Else it is going to be another situation where the blind will lead the blind. Something that is becoming far to acceptable in South Africa. I want service back - why is that so hard to ask for.
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
