Well, it shames me to say that I am one of those on the list! I would like to point out that I have no objection to paying these fees - as soon as I find out where they are payable! (The fees are very reasonable).
I understand that the office is "somewhere in Sabinillas", and the president lives "somewhere on the complex"! As we completed at the end of last year we did not make the community meeting. I didn't even know until very recently that our post boxes are by the pool - I went out and bought a post box and put it outside the front door! Doh!
It would be nice to know where the president lives or how to contact him/her. It would also be nice to know when the next meeting is - are they only once a year?? How are we notified of meetings? And should there be a regular newsletter to keep residents up to date with any developments/decisions? Those in arrears with community fees could also be listed/advertised here!
I think that as the development has only a few residents at present, it is very unfair that rulings are made by a handful of people. Obviously decisions do have to be made at present, however, once the complex is fully up and running I think decisions currently being made may be over-ruled in the future! The president may have had the majority vote from a few people who attended the meeting, but considering how many properties were actually sold at that time I think any rulings could be considered slightly unfair.
I think that "naming and shaming" those not paying community fees is a good idea - hopefully my name won't be on the list in the future! I also agree that banning those who have not paid from using the amenities is a good idea - although I'm not sure how that could be implemented. Just for the record, I pay (will pay!) one of the highest amount in charges although I will probably never use the pool! I will not use that as an excuse not to pay however, as the grounds must be kept and this costs money.
Orda - I would be grateful if you could point me in the right direction re: location of president/where the fees are payable etc. As I am new to this forum I'm not sure that I will be able to receive a PM, but I'm sure Justin will be able to sort it if I can't! If another meeting has been scheduled it would be good to know this too, as I would like to attend (my Spanish isn't great but I can understand and I will be understood if necessary....!)
EDIT - sorry! I've just read the thread below and see that the next meeting is 11th July - I will make sure I am present!
Many thanks in advance!
This message was last edited by buzylizzie on 5/8/2008.This message was last edited by buzylizzie on 5/8/2008.