A legal conflict is intensifying between Adron Homes Properties Limited and property owners at its Treasure Park & Gardens estate in Simawa, Ogun State, over facility management, alleged disregard for court orders, and the fundamental issue of ownership rights

Adron Homes Legal Dispute is escalating at Treasure Park & Gardens, City of David Estate, Simawa, Ogun State, where a simmering conflict has erupted between Adron Homes Properties Limited and property owners.

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The core of the disagreement revolves around who holds the authority for maintaining facilities within the estate, with residents accusing Adron Homes of disregarding a court order to maintain the status quo.

Treasure Park & Gardens is an estate where Adron Homes sold land to buyers, who then constructed their homes. While the buyers became homeowners, Adron Homes maintains that the underlying land still belongs to the company.

An “unfriendly relationship” has reportedly persisted between Adron Homes and the property owners, primarily concerning the management of estate facilities.

Residents assert their status as “co-owners” of the estate, having purchased their plots outright, built their houses, and contributed to the development of amenities.

However, the developer insists that the land was not sold with the understanding that buyers would own the entire estate. This fundamental disagreement has led to residents feeling “treated like tenants” by the developer.

Property owners voiced their frustration, stating, “We have concerns regarding why a corporate entity like Adron Homes would choose to openly disregard a court order. The company drafted the contract we both signed, and in doing so, included a comprehensive dispute resolution process that spans from mediation to potential court litigation.”

They added, “We are perplexed as to why the company is now so resistant to mediation and litigation that it would choose to ignore court orders, thereby adversely affecting customers who sought judicial clarification on the contract they entered into with it.”

Further aggravating the situation, residents are “troubled by the company’s decision to unlawfully disconnect residents from the national grid while they are still actively subscribed to power services.”

These unresolved issues led property owners to seek mediation at the Ogun State Multi-door Court House, but the developer reportedly refused to sign the agreement reached during mediation.

Among their prayers to the court, the property owners are seeking a declaration that, having purchased the land outright and paid for facility development, they are not tenants and should not be treated as such.

They also seek a declaration that the developer lacks the right to make unilateral decisions regarding estate management, such as appointing security personnel, restricting access through codes, or naming streets.

Conversely, Adron Homes, represented by a team of lawyers from Afe Babalola (SAN) (Emmanuel Chambers), has debunked all claims made by the property owners.

The legal team, led by Ola Faro, insisted that the company did not sell land with the understanding that buyers would own the estate.

They further reported that Adron Homes purchased the land, constructed perimeter fences, estate gates, laid out the estate, and graded roads before selling to buyers.

The lawyers maintained that the terms of purchase, as outlined in the Deed of Restriction and Management and letters of provisional allocation of plots, explicitly state that Adron Homes would manage the estate, not the property owners.

It is on this basis that Adron Homes has proceeded to manage facilities without consulting property owners, leading to the disconnection of electricity supply to houses of some who allegedly failed to pay the N250,000 annual facility maintenance levy imposed by the developer.

These actions have prompted the property owners to file for contempt of court on May 15, setting the stage for extended litigation.

Despite this, residents are still seeking an amicable resolution, urging the developer to restore power to those disconnected.

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They also desire an acknowledgment from Adron Homes that property owners are stakeholders and “co-owners” of the estate, and that the developer complies with court orders and any enforceable agreements. Ultimately, they seek a commitment from all parties to foster collaboration.