COJ CHARGING BUSINESS RATES ON MY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - PLEASE AMEND THE RATES AND PROVIDE A CORRECT INVOICE

From: Davis, Taryll T Sent: Tuesday, 28 April 2026 07:18 To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]> Cc: Marelize von Ludwig <[email protected]> Subject: FW: City of Johannesburg Account: 557214238 for 2026/04/09 Importance: High

Good day,

I trust you are well.

I have been in contact with Marelize von Ludwig from ADS and have advised her that I am unable to commit to a once-off payment of R67, 791,70. The City of Johannesburg needs to clarify why I am being billed at Business tariffs when the property is strictly residential and occupied as such. The current charges are excessive, with monthly rates being nearly double—if not triple, what would reasonably be expected under residential tariffs. This is unaffordable and has made it extremely difficult for me to keep up with my bond and levy payments, which are already significantly high.

Before entering into any payment arrangement—particularly given that it took two weeks for feedback on this matter, I kindly request confirmation of when the account will be corrected and restructured in line with residential tariffs.

I look forward to a resolution and to receiving a corrected bill reflecting the appropriate rates.

Kindest regards, Miss Taryll Davis 060 506 9349