Chapter 3513 - 3505: The Property Title Deed Dispute
Chapter 3513: Chapter 3505: The Property Title Deed Dispute
"Yes, what’s up?" Lin Yi replied.
Having received a definitive answer, the old lady’s expression became serious.
"Where’s your leader? I want to see him."
"Huh? Why do you want to see him?"
"I just want to ask, it’s been three years since we bought the house, when will we get the property certificate."
"Uh..."
This question left the security guards present baffled.
For ordinary folks, the property certificate is a big issue.
Especially in cities like Zhong Hai, houses have investment value.
Without a property certificate, the house’s price will drop significantly.
Lin Yi was momentarily at a loss for words; the people’s demands weren’t excessive.
After paying for the house, the property certificate is what they deserve.
Delaying it for so long without giving it is the developer’s fault.
"Ma’am, we can’t handle this. How about you call the property management for help?" Ma Weiguo stepped in to defuse the situation.
"Stop fooling me, I call the property management every day, they just say it’s in process. It’s been so long, and there’s still no news. How long do you intend to stall?"
The old lady was relentless, and more homeowners gathered around.
Most people in this community are ordinary folks.
The property certificate is crucial to them, and they all want to use this opportunity to resolve the issue.
"Quickly call out your leader. If the property certificate problem is not solved, we won’t leave."
Lin Yi wisely refrained from speaking, even stepping back a bit.
He wasn’t qualified to handle such matters, letting them sort it out themselves.
The noise grew louder, and more people gathered around.
The other security guards were maintaining order, preventing any disturbance to the leaders’ inspections inside.
"Enough of this!"
Just then, He Chun Tian shouted, startling the assembled homeowners.
"The leader is here for inspections, not to issue property certificates to you. You’ll be informed once it’s processed. So stop gathering here; move along."
He Chun Tian was blunt, trying to drive them away with a stern approach.
But there were dozens of common folk present, unafraid of He Chun Tian."
"You’re just a stinking security guard, don’t shout at us."
A middle-aged male homeowner said:
"If we stop paying property fees, you’ll have to live on the northwest wind. Really think you’re something!"
He Chun Tian, infuriated by the insult, retorted, "Watch your mouth, or I’ll kill you!"
"You’re just a watchdog. Try touching me, I’ll extort you to death."
"You!"
He Chun Tian was too angry to speak.
He wanted to use this opportunity to impress, perform well in front of the leaders; if they were pleased, he might even become the team leader.
But he didn’t expect to encounter even tougher homeowners.
At this moment, people from the property center seem to have heard the commotion outside.
Liu Jingfeng hurried out, accompanied by Xu Minghui’s assistant, Wang Weirui.
"What’s going on?"
Liu Jingfeng hastily asked, showing a trace of panic.
"They want to inquire about the property certificate issue. We’ve explained, but they won’t listen."
"Everyone, hear me out. We’re processing the property certificates, but as you know, it’s not something that can be done overnight. Please wait a bit longer; news should come soon."
"When we moved in, you said we’d get the property certificate within a year. It’s been three years now, and we haven’t even seen a shadow of it. You can’t fool people like this."
"We’re not deceiving anyone; it is indeed in process. I’ll report this to the higher-ups. Please give us some time."
Liu Jingfeng was trying hard to explain, hoping to ease the public’s anger.
Anything can be discussed after the leader leaves.
"You’ve already been given enough time. Bring out your leader. If this issue isn’t resolved today, don’t think about leaving."
"You can’t keep this up!"
Seeing the situation was uncontrollable, Wang Weirui stepped forward.
"I’m telling you, this is a public disturbance. If you don’t leave, we’ll call the police."
Standing to one side, Lin Yi glanced at Wang Weirui but said nothing.
"Public disturbance? You really talk easy standing there."
"Yeah, go ahead and call the police. Let’s see who the police will support!"
"You capitalists take our money without giving us the property certificate, and now you accuse us of public disturbance. Shameless!"
"Manager Liu, call the police."
Wang Weirui remained expressionless, completely dismissing the people in front of him.
"This..."
Liu Jingfeng wanted to say something to lighten the atmosphere, but with the situation as it was, words might no longer help.
Furthermore, with Wang Weirui next to him, if he didn’t call the police, he wouldn’t be able to continue as the property manager.
Helplessly, Liu Jingfeng dialed the police number.
Ironically, this act intensified the conflict between both sides, drawing in more homeowners wanting justice.
The police station being nearby, officers arrived within ten minutes.
The two arriving officers looked familiar to Lin Yi.
Previously, they had come to handle a conflict between him and the homeowners.
Amid the crowd, the two officers caught Lin Yi’s eye.
A slight nod from them served as a greeting.
"What’s the situation here? Appoint a representative to clarify the matter."
"Officer, here’s the situation."
The leading middle-aged man said:
"When we moved in, you said the property certificate would be processed within a year. It’s been over three years, and still there’s no certificate. We come to inquire, and now we’re accused of causing a disturbance. Is there any law left?"
"You made a promise to issue the property certificate within a year. Why hasn’t it been done yet?" the officer asked Wang Weirui.
"The responsible group leaders are working on it, but processing a property certificate isn’t instant. We need some time, right?" Wang Weirui responded.
"Why promise something you can’t deliver? That’s a breach of contract."
Wang Weirui found himself at a loss for words.
He assumed, with the police present, that they would help disperse the crowd, but unexpectedly, they sided with the public.
Then Lin Yi pulled a male homeowner aside.
The latter sized him up, "What do you want?"
"According to regulations, if they don’t issue the property certificate within the stipulated time, they have to pay penalty charges. You know what I mean?" Lin Yi whispered.
The male homeowner’s eyes lit up, surprised that the security guard was on his side.
"Thanks, brother."
The male homeowner composed himself and spoke to Wang Weirui:
"If you don’t issue the property certificates soon, we’ll file a lawsuit. According to regulations, you must pay penalty charges. Better consider the consequences."