STAY AWAY: ***** & THEFT/ SERVICE RANSOM

DO NOT USE BERADER PROPERTIES.

As a Body Corporate, and because of the prolonged bad service from this service provider, we gave them notice in November 2023 and detailed all the reasons why. Bearder refused and deemed it *******. They proceeded to log a case at CSOS on an ******* termination in December 2023 (which we still haven't had an adjudication on despite following up constantly so dont think that CSOS will help with anything). As Chairman, I asked for my Owners list (Bearder is clever that they never shared this and had full access to the Bank account). I was told by Derek that he is the POPI officer and would not share my Owners details with me. So, I also logged a case at CSOS which we also haven't had a response on since December 2023. We then were able to get the list and proceed in Feb 24 with an SGM which voted Berader out (BY OWNERS) and we gave them 2 months notice with instruction to hand over to the new managing agent on 13th April 2024. They deemed this ******* and will only action anything once we get adjudication on the matter. Berader supposedly logged a second case at CSOS. So nothing has been handed over. I really wish Berader had focused on providing us with the right service, instead of trying to ***** us over (which was confirmed by one of the Berader staff).

However, in the meantime, because they have sole access and control of the bank accounts, they were making payments outside of Trustee authorization [as per the STMA and as per Bearder's own contract, actions are to be done under the authorization of the Trustees]. Only when we asked for an update and/or breakdown, were we told that Bearder didn't need to supply this breakdown as they knew we would be looking at the account (had to request statements).

I worked with Standard Bank to block their access which we finally did on 24th April 2024. Berader's response? Sending all Owners communication (outside of any instructions from the Trustees) that the Trustees have acted *******ly, and that Owners need to pay into their bank account levy statements (even though the BC account is operational still and is being managed by the Trustees). A further email was sent on Friday thanking all Owners for their positive feedback and confirming again for Owners to pay into their account instead of the account Owners have been paying into for the last 17 years.

Bearder doesn't respect the rights of Owners, and their actions show how they apply the rules of the STMA to only suit their needs (whatever those needs are). The redirection of funds means that as a BC we cannot pay our suppliers in full. This is *****ulent activity and is basically theft. Stay away. The lack of accountability, professionalism, transparency and ethics is truly astounding.

And they keep on going. I received a whatsapp instructing the Trustees to provide Berader access to the Bank accounts again so that they can retain their fiduciary duties and pay suppliers. Why would I give them access when they have violated all our rights as Trustees and Owners? Their duty was to support and help manage (we are paying them by the way) which they have grossly violated and held us hostage to bad service. If we don't want to work with you, its for a reason!! And we are allowed to change service providers. Just because it doesnt suit you, you have dragged this on for over 5 months.

Derek launched personal attacks on me and included my family in the verbal abuse. He also told me I was a **** because in December I didnt have the Owners list, but by end of January I was able to get it. He has also blamed everything on the Trustees. His reason is that he only acts under the instruction of the Trustees. But its very clear Berader only does it when it suits them.

STAY AWAY!!