"Their lawyers' fees were added to my debt and now I owe over R240,000 and most of it is from legal fees. Whenever I enquire about the legal fees, I would not get a clear answer, even on their statements," said Ngono.
In July last year, Ngono owed R164,112.20 and by December it had ballooned to R217,569, with levies of R1,187 per month including two amounts of R5,497 and R3,000 as legal fees for that month. By March this year, the bill had swelled up to R240,571, with a debt accumulation of R23,000 in three months. "We cannot comment regarding Mr Ngono’s alleged 'complaint' regarding the levies charged as we are unaware of such a complaint.
In July 2019, Ngono approached the Legal Practice Council about Whitfields' lawyers apparently"unfair" conduct and was told"request the law firm to produce their bill of costs to a taxing master at court". In the same year, he also approached the National Association of Managing Agents and he was advised to seek legal representation at his own cost.
"I have come to a decision to sell the property and have promised to pay for the arrears using the sale proceeds. I have done this against my will because the levy amounts are escalating at an alarming rate with these unreasonable costs attached," Ngono told Sowetan Consumer.
Estate living is one big bubble waiting to pop
It is unfortunate but levies must be paid.. otherwise it puts a burden on everyone else.. what is he doing with two houses anyways 🤷🏾♂️
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