Yasmeen 1 Residents in New Cairo Seek Legal Action Over Poor Maintenance
Residents of Yasmeen 1 compound in New Cairo, Egypt, are considering taking legal action against the developer and management company over alleged breach of contract and neglect of their housing rights.
According to several complaints filed by the homeowners' association, the compound, which comprises about 162 villas and twin houses, has been suffering from various maintenance issues for years, including but not limited to:
- Poor sanitation and hygiene services, leading to accumulation of garbage and insect infestation.
- Inadequate security measures, resulting in thefts, robberies, and car accidents.
- Defective infrastructure, such as broken water pipes and electricity circuits, causing frequent disruptions and leaks.
- Unreasonable fees and charges, without clear justification or transparency, and failure to provide necessary amenities and services.
The residents claim that they have been trying to negotiate with the developer and management company, but to no avail, as their requests and complaints have been either ignored or neglected. They say that they have paid large sums of money for buying and maintaining their properties, and yet they have not received the promised quality and standards of living.
Therefore, they have decided to seek legal advice and representation, in order to uphold their rights and interests as homeowners and consumers. They argue that the developer and management company have violated their contractual obligations and commitments, as well as violated the Egyptian laws and regulations on housing and real estate. They demand that the authorities intervene and hold the responsible parties accountable for their negligence and misconduct.
Yasmeen 1 is not the only case of dissatisfaction and frustration among homeowners in Egypt, where many real estate projects suffer from similar problems and challenges, due to a lack of enforcement of standards and accountability by the government and the private sector. However, the residents of Yasmeen 1 hope that their legal action will set a precedent for others to follow, and that it will raise awareness and promote change in the housing industry in Egypt.