I've been living in this condo for about 9 months, and things are really starting to agitate me. We had a meeting 3 weeks ago and not a sinlge thing that was discussed has been addressed. In addition, there are new things popping up every day. I would like to send the following to the association manager, who gets PAID to do nothing so far, he needs to get off his fat keister, is this firm yet not too aggressive?
UPDATE:
I haven't sent the letter yet (going to do that tonight) --- but I called code enforcement today because of the grass situation. Maybe I'll wait for the weekend and sent a printed version certified ... yeah, I think I'll do that.
They asked if I wanted to remain anonymous and I said no
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I know, I'm gonna set myself up as a condo commando ... but hell, pay for it, at least mow the damn lawn!
Dan,
There are a few issues that need to be addressed, the first of which may be CRITICAL.
1) The side of building 5, unit 501, in the rear corner, where the rear gutter empties, there is a hole forming. This hole is basically the eroding of the side of the ground, and it is ALMOST UNDERNEATH THE FOUNDATION. I cannot stress how important this could be if the dirt begins to erode under the foundation.
2) The ?white rock? resident in 308 still has white rocks, shrubs and flowers out.
3) Apparently in observance of 308, 401 decided to plant various greenery, including rose bushes and elephant ear plants.
4) Apparently in observance of the lack of rules and regulations enforcement, week-long resident 708 has put a brass door knocker up on their front door.
5) On the sidewalk by unit 601, there is a mass of dead tree limbs that needs to be removed. It is going to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
6) In between buildings 2 and 3, there is an extremely large, very dead tree (not to be confused with the little dead ones that need to be replaced). Between the upcoming rainy season, as well as the 2005 hurricane season, this needs to be removed so as not to damage the buildings when it falls.
7) Throughout the development there are weeds over my waist, as there has been no lawn service.
8) In between buildings 2 and 3 there is a temporary electrical box from the contractor. It should be removed.
You may also know that on Saturday, on a whim, several vehicles were towed because [condo president (resident)] called the towing company. While I was not directly affected, at our association meeting it was discussed that alternative parking not normally allowed would be tolerated while the side spots are blocked by the crane and associated materials. The recent action likely angered several people, especially those in building 3 who cannot get their vehicles in the garage. Because of the lack of rule enforcement / rule enforcement favoritism, one could easily make a case against our association, for which in turn, all of the residents would be paying whatever damages it may incur.
Also, something that needs to be addressed at the next meeting is the U shaped road. We need to make sure that when the construction is finished, that the road and sidewalks are taken care of. There has been a damage and leftover concrete from the construction. There are chunks of concrete in places that there shouldn?t be. There are large cracks from cranes and other construction vehicles.
As I stated at the meeting a few weeks ago, I read the covenants and restrictions and agreed to them before I even put a deposit on my unit. I was told that my $162/month fee was to be used for insurance and various exterior upkeep. Condos are supposed to look almost identical from the outside, as is clearly outlined in the covenants and restrictions. The recent exterior changes would suggest otherwise. I feel as though I have been lied to and let down, because it appears as though some of the people who live here and the management do not care about the neighborhood one way or another.
This is my home, I leave every morning, work very hard and come home every evening to a neighborhood that is turning into a dump before it is even finished being built.
Please call me with any questions, I will appreciate your immediate attention,
-Angry Blieb
555-1212
UPDATE:
I haven't sent the letter yet (going to do that tonight) --- but I called code enforcement today because of the grass situation. Maybe I'll wait for the weekend and sent a printed version certified ... yeah, I think I'll do that.
They asked if I wanted to remain anonymous and I said no
I know, I'm gonna set myself up as a condo commando ... but hell, pay for it, at least mow the damn lawn!