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Lesego M

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2024

23 Jan 2026, 12:49

Serious Safety Concerns and Management Negligence at Central Developments MASAI LOFTS

I am writing this to share my experience with Central Developments at Masai Lofts, as we have felt completely unsupported regarding our safety during the year and a half that I have lived here. We have faced ongoing misconduct from residents in the unit directly above us who throw *******, debris, and foreign objects from their balcony into our private garden. When we originally tried to resolve this in good faith, we were met with aggressive and abusive behavior.

Management’s only response was to tell us to resolve the issue directly with the neighbors. This was an unsafe and inappropriate instruction that led to a dangerous escalation last year where I was physically attacked by two women from that unit in front of my children. During the attack, they tore my shirt and scratched my face. Immediately after the altercation, my husband, a lady security guard, and I went straight to the office. The agent there saw me in that state—with my clothes torn and blood on my face—and was the one who pointed out the scratches to me. However, that agent completely stopped updating us and would actively avoid me whenever he saw me. I have sent so many written complaints that I have honestly lost count definitely more than five yet nothing was done. Recently, on 23 December 2025, the behavior started again from the same unit. A resident poured piles of filthy water onto my patio, was dismissive when confronted, and slammed the door in my face even with a security guard present. We went back to the office to seek help from a different agent, and the manager, Alex, was right there. However, Alex called me later that day only to say he "couldn't get hold of" the women. It is unacceptable that management claims they cannot reach tenants living in their own building to address recurring harassment.

Despite the history of violence and the fact that the Conduct Rules clearly forbid objects being thrown from balconies, management has failed to issue infringement notices or fines. It is highly unprofessional that the tenant query site was closed, shifting the burden onto security personnel. It feels as though management has simply dodged their responsibilities and passed the tough jobs to security. The total lack of enforcement suggests a conflict of interest or that certain residents are being protected. If you value your family’s safety, I suggest looking elsewhere.

#CentralDevelopments #MasaiLofts #RentalHousingTribunal

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Central Developments
Central Developments's reply05 Feb 2026, 11:04
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Good day, Lesego,

Thank you for your valuable review. We appreciate your time during our recent conversation and want to assure you that we will remain in contact with you until your query is fully resolved. Should you need assistance with anything else, please do not hesitate to contact our Client Care team, who are eager to assist.

#ImprovingLivesOneServiceMomentAtATime! 

Best regards,  

LM
Lesego M's update06 Feb 2026, 21:43
Reviewer Update
I’m truly moved by your "generous" 3:16 PM phone call yesterday, which—by total coincidence—only happened after your generic response to this review at 11:04 AM.

During that call, I was asked if I "feel like moving" because of the safety issues. I clearly stated I was not sure yet, as my lease already expires on March 31st. Yet, this morning, I was surprised by an email from the manager, Alex, "acknowledging" a move-out I never confirmed. It seems you are more eager to get rid of the "problem" (the victim) than to fix the fact that you have breached every rule in your own contract.

Your "penalty-free" offer is a masterclass in irony. By demanding a 20-day notice on February 6th, you’ve "kindly" ensured that if I leave now for my family's safety, you can try to keep my deposit for "lack of notice." As per Clause 25.2 of my contract, I already have the right to cancel without penalty because you failed to fix material breaches after being served legal notice.

As the CEO of @CentralDev, one expects a standard of professional excellence. However, withholding a legitimate deposit contradicts the values of #EthicalHousing. A real favor would be an immediate, no-notice move-out with a guaranteed full deposit refund so my family can be safe today. Keep the "Good Samaritan" script; your calendar and my contract don't lie.

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