- Legal dispute intensifies between Adron Homes and property owners over estate control in Ogun State
- Residents accuse developer of ignoring court orders and wrongfully disconnecting electricity supply
- Developer insists on full management rights, citing contractual agreements and estate development contributions
Tensions have escalated at the Treasure Park & Gardens, City of David Estate in Simawa, Ogun State, as a protracted disagreement between real estate developer Adron Homes and property owners over estate management has entered a more contentious phase.
The dispute centres around who should have the authority to manage and maintain the estate’s facilities. Property owners argue they should play a leading role, having bought plots of land, built their homes, and contributed to the development of infrastructure. However, Adron Homes maintains it retains overarching management rights as stipulated in the original purchase agreements.
The conflict has persisted despite a standing court order requiring both parties to maintain the status quo. Residents allege that Adron Homes has disregarded this directive by taking unilateral actions, including the disconnection of some homes from the national electricity grid over unpaid facility maintenance charges.
“We are disturbed that a reputable company like Adron Homes is openly defying a court order. We entered into a contract that includes a dispute resolution framework, yet the developer now appears unwilling to respect mediation outcomes or judicial intervention,” some residents told the Nigerian Tribune.
The residents revealed that they took the matter to the Ogun State Multi-door Courthouse for mediation after earlier attempts at dialogue failed. While a resolution was reportedly reached at the centre, Adron Homes allegedly refused to sign the agreement.
They are now seeking legal declarations affirming their status as legitimate property owners, not tenants, and challenging the developer’s control over estate operations, including security arrangements, access restrictions, and the naming of streets.
In contrast, Adron Homes, through its legal representatives from Emmanuel Chambers (Afe Babalola SAN), refuted the residents' claims. The firm insisted that it did not sell the estate outright and that its responsibilities include continued facility management.
Lead counsel Ola Faro stated that Adron Homes was responsible for key developments prior to sales, such as constructing the estate’s perimeter fencing, main gate, road grading, and layout design. He argued that these contributions, along with provisions in the Deed of Restriction and Letters of Provisional Allocation, support the company’s position as estate manager.
The firm has continued enforcing a ₦250,000 annual facility maintenance levy, a policy that has drawn strong criticism from affected residents, especially those who claim their power supply was cut off without proper notice or justification.
Despite filing contempt of court proceedings on May 15, the residents say they are still open to an amicable resolution. They are urging Adron Homes to restore electricity to disconnected homes and formally acknowledge the role of residents as co-owners and stakeholders within the estate.
The case is expected to move forward in the courts, potentially setting a precedent for property ownership rights and estate management practices in private residential developments across Nigeria.
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