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Melissa G

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2012

07 Jun 2019, 16:48

Venkam properties managing agents service levels

Venkam properties are the managing agents of the complex that I reside in. Since they have taken over managing the properties in this complex, there have been endless issues of poor communication and an arrogant and unacceptable manner in which they treat owners of the units in the complex. In my experience alone, I have first hand experience of a number of occasions whereby I have been rudely addressed, belittled and threatened to make payments for things not having sufficient notice of what amounts were needed to be paid and by when. My levies are paid in full and I do not expect to be treated in this manner by a managing agent company. Most recently I was billed 6 months later for an access for a geyser electrical fault which was attended to in February. Only now in June was I made aware of what the excess amount due to pay and was threatened to make payment within 7 days or the amount would be added on to my levy account. Venkam has furthermore not delivered on repairs promised to be made in the complex and have accrued special levy on top of special levy for basic fixing of security. They are the worst managing agents I have come across in all the years I have owned properties and I personally would not recommend that they be used going forward.

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Replies (4)
Venkam Properties
Venkam Properties's reply19 Jun 2019, 16:22
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We refer to the complaint and respond thereto:At this point in time it is prudent to indicate that the Complainant was previously informed of the below.Upon being informed of the incident, Venkam informed the Complainant of the process and that owners are liable for insurance excess.
Venkam Properties
Venkam Properties's reply19 Jun 2019, 16:23
Official
Further she was informed that once the broker confirms the excess amount she would have to settle same.The claim was timeously submitted to the insurance brokers and the process related to the claim being processed falls within the standard procedures of the broker and insurer. 
Venkam Properties
Venkam Properties's reply19 Jun 2019, 16:23
Official
Unfortunately, Venkam does not have control over this process and is reliant on the service providers and their ability to process the claim.Venkam has continuously enquired with the Insurance Brokerage, however, we only received confirmation of the claim and excess amount on 28 May 2019. 
Venkam Properties
Venkam Properties's reply19 Jun 2019, 16:24
Official
The averments made within the complaint that does not conform with the above is denied and defamatory proceedings will be considered.