Dear Owners,
Welcome to our December Newsletter. Below you will find a quick update of community news and issues currently being dealt with by the committee.
Security
• As reported in the last newsletter the lighting in the garages and corridors was reviewed and the electrician was commissioned to install additional switches and lighting control where needed to prevent dark areas. This work was duly completed and was seen as a big improvement.
• Further information regarding CCTV or dummy camera installation will be provided at the AGM where owners will be able to consider how they would like to proceed with this.
Legal Actions
• As detailed on the blog, the Pre-Hearing for the court case between FSA and SAP has been postponed until the 28th January 2011 (http://fsamijas.blogspot.com/2010/12/pre-hearing-cancelled.html).
• The decision to proceed with legal action taken against 2009 Debtors resulted in a number of these debts being paid. Court action is being taken against the owners of Apartments 20, 55 and 61.
• For the future it is intended that legal action against debtors will proceed immediately following the AGM.
• Sagesa have made a claim in the court against the community. They are claiming approximately €15000. This is the sum which an audit showed was expenditure incurred by Sagesa on behalf of the promoter before 2007, as reported to the EGM in June 2009. At that meeting the community decided that it was not prepared to pay this sum. We have a document signed by Sagesa, agreeing the final settlement figure, which excluded this sum. The lawyer, Ricardo Urdiales, has responded on our behalf.
• Apartment 58 – Following the decision of the court, members of the committee have had discussions with Mr Georgeson. These discussions are on-going but arrangements have already been made for work to be carried out at Mr Georgeson’s expense to resolve the problems being experienced in the two apartments below.
Pools
• The administrator has had discussions with Junta de Andalucia and Mijas Town Hall regarding the works which will be required to obtain the pool licences. It has now been established that:
Both pools have to be fenced and gated – fence 1.2metres high – gates to be self closing with child-proof latch. Paths within the fenced area to be 1.5metres wide (5 tiles) and must give smooth access to the pool for wheelchair users
The steps in the upper pool are deemed to be an obstruction and so need to be either moved or protected in some way. This could mean either building around them or removing them and building roman steps at the shallow end.
The lower pool requires a toilet block to be built. We need to establish the minimum requirement here.
The upper pool toilets must be modified so that they are suitable for use by disabled people.
All showers need to be fitted with foot washing taps.
• The committee will obtain quotes for this work as soon as the detailed requirements can be established.
Painting Programme
• Painting has been in progress since October with Block 4 being substantially completed in November. Block 3 is currently under way.
• In general, everyone is happy with the quality of the work and cleanliness. The contract with the painting company includes a 5 year guarantee, and additionally, the paint suppliers also carry out quality assurance checks on the contractors applying the paint.
Future Running of FSA
• The committee has been considering the staffing requirements for FSA. The common consensus is that Daniel is performing well but that there are a number of areas that his role does not cover, in particular, routine maintenance of equipment and emergency call out.
• It is felt that there is not enough work for a full time second person. We have therefore considered the possibility of a part time maintenance person. We are currently reviewing a proposal from a Spanish company offering to perform an agreed set of maintenance tasks throughout the year as well as provide a 24 hour on-call service for a fixed monthly payment. Further details have been requested.
Cleaning
• Donna Percy resigned from her cleaning position with effect from the end of October. We thank Donna for her work and contribution to the smooth running of the urbanization since June last year.
• After seeking competitive quotes we are now employing a company, Limpiezas El Ajolin to carry out the cleaning.
Repairs
• Work has been ordered to repair the cracks in the arch and wall by the lower entrance and the cracks in the parapet wall close to the entrance to the gym.
• We will be employing a Spanish company Todo Reformas. The order was placed last month and we have asked that the work is carried out as soon as possible.
• The damage has been caused by settlement, and it is possible that further settlement may yet occur. The repairs take this into consideration.
Apartments
• Glass curtain applications have been approved in respect of Apartments 4, 31 and 42.
• Apt 4 – permission given to demolish wall and replace with wooden balustrade or brick/tile open wall to match other apartments.
• Apt 42 - permission given to install a small pergola with polycarbonate roof similar to work carried out at other penthouses.
• Apt 59 - permission given to install sliding doors under existing covered pergolas to match previously approved installations.
Apartment Sales
• Apartment 44 has been purchased by Mr and Mrs Butler, Apartment 45.
• Apartment 67 has been sold by Mr and Mrs Owen. We send them our best wishes for the future.
• We understand that Apartment 10 has been sold by the promoter.
Committee
• Shaun Clark resigned from the Committee in October. We thank Shaun for his contribution.
AGM and Election of President
• The AGM will be held on 18th March 2011.
• Neither the President nor the Vice President will be standing for election to the post of President next year.
• Nominations will be welcomed in the New Year.
Community Fees
• There are still a number of unpaid community fees for the year 2010.
• Just a reminder that your Community Fees will be due on 1st January 2011
Best wishes to everybody at this festive time from the President, Vice President and the Committee.
fsacommunity2010@gmail.com
Thursday, 30 December 2010
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
Pre-hearing cancelled
The pre-hearing of the court case (San Antonio Property against the community and vice-versa) foreseen for 15th Dec 2010 has been posdated to 28th January, as Mrs Pitt had not given power of attorney (only Mr. Pitt). The judge has considered very important that Mrs Pitt becomes direct part of the case, not only through her husband. So, Mrs Pitt should appear herself in the court case, either through her own lawyer or through the lawyer of the community, Ricardo Urdiales
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Next AGM 18.March.2011 10am Social Club
Please note next AGM of Finca San Antonio will take place on friday, 18th March 2011, at the Social Club of the community. Agenda and accounts to be sent some weeks before.
Monday, 6 December 2010
Removal of wooden beams in apt 10
All apartements have an owner, in this case the registered owner of apartment 10 is San Antonio Properties, sl, the same as some others. We are aware they are trying to sell this apartment together with number 43, and the administrator has given them the certificate of debt of each of those 2 apartments.
The administrator had a meeting with the lawyer acting on behalf of San Antonio Properties on thursday 2nd December, and at that meeting the sale had not gone trough. Whether the apartment has been sold to a third party or remains ownership of San Antonio Property, the works of removing the beams need a license from the Town Hall. If they are just going to be replaced for new ones, possibly they don't need authorisation from the community. But if their intention is to do something on that terrace, they should better get the permission of the community first.
If the works continue, we can only get in touch with the local police and dennounce the works. The administrator has already asked the lawyers of San Antonio Properties for an explanation about this.
Mario Bravo
6.Dec.2010
The administrator had a meeting with the lawyer acting on behalf of San Antonio Properties on thursday 2nd December, and at that meeting the sale had not gone trough. Whether the apartment has been sold to a third party or remains ownership of San Antonio Property, the works of removing the beams need a license from the Town Hall. If they are just going to be replaced for new ones, possibly they don't need authorisation from the community. But if their intention is to do something on that terrace, they should better get the permission of the community first.
If the works continue, we can only get in touch with the local police and dennounce the works. The administrator has already asked the lawyers of San Antonio Properties for an explanation about this.
Mario Bravo
6.Dec.2010
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Need to clean drains
All owners of properties with a private terrace or balcony must be aware that it is your responsibility to ensure the drains are kept clean and clear of any obstructions, such as leaves and general everyday dust/sand that may accumulate on your terrace and as a result, cause the drains to become blocked. We recommend that you ensure these are properly cleaned out at least 3-4 times a year in order for them to work effectively and allow rain water to drain away. Drains located in communal areas will be maintained by the community, but every owner must be aware that your private drains are your responsibility.
Considering we have already had some heavy downpours in the last week, and if last years weather is anything to go by, then we are sure you will agree that this is something that should be dealt with as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Auction void
The auction celebrated on monday 29th was declared void, as nobody was interesting in adquiring these apartments with the debt of the mortgage and the 300.000 from social security, plus some others as community fees, plusvalía and rates. Yes, there will be a second one with 25% discount, and even a third one with no minimum bid, but again the present conditions make this bid very unlikely.
Monday, 22 November 2010
Auction
The social security is claiming a debt of some 300.000 euros against San Antonio Properties, SL, and as this company has no other assets, has decided to take the apartments in Finca San Antonio for auction.
This auction will take place next 29th November 2010 at 12 midday in the main offices of the Social Security in Málaga (calle Ingeniero de la Torre Acosta, number 5). The file is 29 06 09 00381144
The properties to be auctioned, the value to start with, and the mortgage which is still charging the property are as follow
Apartment 24,,,,,242.113 mortgage 130.177
Apartment 26,,,,,320.897 mortgage 160.218
Apartment 43,,,,,453.557 mortgage 191.608
Apartment 16,,,,,263.789 mortgage 141.832
Apartment 72,,,,,417,188 mortgage 192.265
Apartment 23,,,,,297.826 mortgage 143.202
Apartment 52,,,,,233.134 mortgage 125.349
Apartment 32,,,,,241.311 mortgage 129.746
Apartment 10,,,,,244.477 mortgage 129.746 +123.685
The auction is free, but a deposit of 25% has to be paid before participating.
The process is not easy, so we advise to contact a lawyer if you want to participate
Friday, 29 October 2010
Remote controls
We would like to inform you of the situation in Finca San Antonio regarding remote controls for the vehicle and garage gates.
APARTMENTS. 23–73 REMOTE CONTROLS - 25,00 euros each - now available for purchase on-site from DANIEL. The remote controls to access your entrance gate and garage need to be purchased from the same company that installed the receptors last year. These remote controls cannot be copied. For your convenience a stock of remote control units is now held on site by Daniel and owners can purchase them directly from him at the community. The controls usually cost 35,00 euros, but as we have purchased in bulk, the current batch cost 25,00 euros each. The purchase of each remote control needs to be recorded. This is particularly important if units become defective. Only owners can purchase controls. Daniel has a list of all owners and anybody wishing to purchase will be asked to sign a sheet, noting the property number. Should you need a control for a tenant or representative, we request that prior written authority is sent to Administration office via email, fax or post. Daniel will then be advised.
APARTMENTS. 1-22 REMOTE CONTROLS CAN BE PURCHASED AT KEY COPY SHOPS
These gates still operate on the old system and you can purchase a new remote control by taking your old one to one of the 'key copy' shops such as OPENMATIC (Situated on the upper part of Avenida de Mijas, pass the Victoria FORD Garage on your left, continue up the street, on the LEFT hand side of the road opposite to the paint shop 'Pinturas Andalucia'). Remember, if your remote control is not working properly this often simply means that the battery needs changing. This will be a lot cheaper than having to buy a new control!
Please note that these controls should be seen as your property and responsibility and tenants should be required to return the control units when their tenancy ends.
Monday, 18 October 2010
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Newsletter September 2010
Dear Owners,
Welcome to the first of our new style community newsletters. Below you will find a quick update of community news and issues currently being dealt with by the committee. We hope that you will find this useful and informative, but please feel free to send any comments to the committee if you feel it could be improved in any way or if you encounter any problems with the format.
Security – Following recent break-ins and the increase in crime, the committee are:
• Getting quotes for the installation of CCTV at the entrances.
• Getting a quote for the installation of “dummy” cameras as a deterrent.
• We have also reviewed the lighting in the garages and corridors and have issued an order to the electrician to make several improvements so that no one has to walk through darkness in these areas.
• Any decisions that require large expenditure and for which we have no budget (such as CCTV) will require community approval at an AGM or EGM.
Legal Actions
• The legal action between the community and San Antonio Properties has been given a pre-hearing date in December. We have been advised that it is possible for the judge to make a decision and conclude the case on that date. If that does not happen a date will be set for a full hearing.
• We have started the collection process against the debtors agreed at the AGM. As the first step in the legal process “Burofaxes” are being sent to the owners concerned; copies of these will also be posted on the community notice boards.
• With respect to alterations to No.58, judgement has been made in favour of the community. The committee is currently considering the most appropriate course of action.
Pools
• We are awaiting an inspection by the Town Hall in connection with the license for the upper pool. The pools have never received licenses. We have commissioned a technical architect to prepare a report of what work may be required for this.
• The lower pool will be dealt with separately.
• Over the summer there have been several problems with the chlorine dosifier systems in both pools. Both pools have now been equipped with tablet-form dosifiers, which will be much more reliable and cheaper to run.
Painting Programme
• Arrangements are in place for Paul Skirrow to undertake the painting of blocks 3 and 4 this year.
• Work will start in October and will include all external walls, wooden balustrades, roof beams and pergolas and original ironwork such as the Juliette balconies and garage gates.
• The painter will “make good” cracks and damaged corners, and has been requested to check chimneys and replace missing window surrounds.
• Painting will not include rejas and gates installed by owners
• Areas inside glass curtains can only be painted if access is available
• Owners are recommended to clear their terraces of any personal or valuable items before the painting commences.
Future Running of FSA
• Following the discussions at the EGM with regards to staffing, we have been looking at the way in which our community is managed and run.
• We are currently analysing what is required to run the community on a daily basis including those roles presently covered by on-site committee members. We will also consider the suggestion by some owners that some aspects of the former janitor’s role are no longer being covered.
• All options for the future will be looked at, including the use of a management/maintenance company, and we will report back in due course.
Service Providers
• Over the summer we changed our insurance provider and also the company responsible for maintenance of the fire extinguishers/alarms and associated installations. Both changes resulted in significant savings compared with previous years.
• We are currently reviewing more competitive offers for the lift maintenance and callout service.
Apartments
• Apartments 4 and 36 – applications for fitting of glass curtains and associated building work – currently under discussion
Community Fees
• Just a reminder that your Community Fees will be due on 1st October
Best wishes from the President, Vice President and the Committee
fsacommunity2010@gmail.com
Welcome to the first of our new style community newsletters. Below you will find a quick update of community news and issues currently being dealt with by the committee. We hope that you will find this useful and informative, but please feel free to send any comments to the committee if you feel it could be improved in any way or if you encounter any problems with the format.
Security – Following recent break-ins and the increase in crime, the committee are:
• Getting quotes for the installation of CCTV at the entrances.
• Getting a quote for the installation of “dummy” cameras as a deterrent.
• We have also reviewed the lighting in the garages and corridors and have issued an order to the electrician to make several improvements so that no one has to walk through darkness in these areas.
• Any decisions that require large expenditure and for which we have no budget (such as CCTV) will require community approval at an AGM or EGM.
Legal Actions
• The legal action between the community and San Antonio Properties has been given a pre-hearing date in December. We have been advised that it is possible for the judge to make a decision and conclude the case on that date. If that does not happen a date will be set for a full hearing.
• We have started the collection process against the debtors agreed at the AGM. As the first step in the legal process “Burofaxes” are being sent to the owners concerned; copies of these will also be posted on the community notice boards.
• With respect to alterations to No.58, judgement has been made in favour of the community. The committee is currently considering the most appropriate course of action.
Pools
• We are awaiting an inspection by the Town Hall in connection with the license for the upper pool. The pools have never received licenses. We have commissioned a technical architect to prepare a report of what work may be required for this.
• The lower pool will be dealt with separately.
• Over the summer there have been several problems with the chlorine dosifier systems in both pools. Both pools have now been equipped with tablet-form dosifiers, which will be much more reliable and cheaper to run.
Painting Programme
• Arrangements are in place for Paul Skirrow to undertake the painting of blocks 3 and 4 this year.
• Work will start in October and will include all external walls, wooden balustrades, roof beams and pergolas and original ironwork such as the Juliette balconies and garage gates.
• The painter will “make good” cracks and damaged corners, and has been requested to check chimneys and replace missing window surrounds.
• Painting will not include rejas and gates installed by owners
• Areas inside glass curtains can only be painted if access is available
• Owners are recommended to clear their terraces of any personal or valuable items before the painting commences.
Future Running of FSA
• Following the discussions at the EGM with regards to staffing, we have been looking at the way in which our community is managed and run.
• We are currently analysing what is required to run the community on a daily basis including those roles presently covered by on-site committee members. We will also consider the suggestion by some owners that some aspects of the former janitor’s role are no longer being covered.
• All options for the future will be looked at, including the use of a management/maintenance company, and we will report back in due course.
Service Providers
• Over the summer we changed our insurance provider and also the company responsible for maintenance of the fire extinguishers/alarms and associated installations. Both changes resulted in significant savings compared with previous years.
• We are currently reviewing more competitive offers for the lift maintenance and callout service.
Apartments
• Apartments 4 and 36 – applications for fitting of glass curtains and associated building work – currently under discussion
Community Fees
• Just a reminder that your Community Fees will be due on 1st October
Best wishes from the President, Vice President and the Committee
fsacommunity2010@gmail.com
Thursday, 23 September 2010
USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
COMMUNITY
Administrator Mario Bravo 952.463.499
Finca San Antonio – COMMITTEE
President Graham Walker
Vice President Lyn Llewellyn
Member Alan Rowland
Member Dee Walker
Member Jo Lloyd Jones
Member Paul Bishopp
Member John Monnington
Member Shaun Clark
Contact them via new community email address: fsacommunity2010@gmail.com
OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS
Please Note: It is intended that this list will be updated regularly. To assist in this owners are requested to advise the Administrator of any other suppliers/service providers that they have used successfully.
Automatic Garage Doors The Garage Door Co. - Stuart 678.350.533
Electrician Paul Andrews ** 609.457.008
Plumber Paul (Pablo) Marshall ** 656.825.541
Locksmith Costa Locks (English speaking) 667.668.685
Locksmith Darren 636.770.865
Television Technician
(FSA appointed technician for installation of TV services) Neil Burgess # 952.888.760
Security Grills and Gates Express Steel – Ray Walker 617.065.636
Security Grills and Gates ALUCAMPOS (Las Lagunas) 952 469 886
Security Grills and Gates Tony Davis (www.ironworksinspain.com) 678.691.393
Telephone TELEFONICA 900.101.010
Electricity supplier SEVILLANA-ENDESA 902.508.850
Water supplier MIJAGUA
Town Hall Ayuntamiento de Mijas – General 952.589.000
Town Hall Foreigner’s Department 952.589.010
Post Office Customer Service Dpt. www.correos.es
902.197.197
Radio Taxi Mijas 952.478.288
Radio Taxi Fuengirola 952.471.000
** Keys held for access to meters/water pumps etc. # Key held for access to roof
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Police (Local) Mijas - Las Lagunas 092 952.460.909
Guardia Civil Fuengirola 062 952.486.228
Fire Service Mijas (Camino de Coin) 080 952.586.382
Ambulance Mijas – Las Lagunas 061 952.468.653
Emergency Services Police/Fire/Ambulance 112
The three digit numbers can be called from SPANISH TELEPHONES ONLY.
Administrator Mario Bravo 952.463.499
Finca San Antonio – COMMITTEE
President Graham Walker
Vice President Lyn Llewellyn
Member Alan Rowland
Member Dee Walker
Member Jo Lloyd Jones
Member Paul Bishopp
Member John Monnington
Member Shaun Clark
Contact them via new community email address: fsacommunity2010@gmail.com
OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS
Please Note: It is intended that this list will be updated regularly. To assist in this owners are requested to advise the Administrator of any other suppliers/service providers that they have used successfully.
Automatic Garage Doors The Garage Door Co. - Stuart 678.350.533
Electrician Paul Andrews ** 609.457.008
Plumber Paul (Pablo) Marshall ** 656.825.541
Locksmith Costa Locks (English speaking) 667.668.685
Locksmith Darren 636.770.865
Television Technician
(FSA appointed technician for installation of TV services) Neil Burgess # 952.888.760
Security Grills and Gates Express Steel – Ray Walker 617.065.636
Security Grills and Gates ALUCAMPOS (Las Lagunas) 952 469 886
Security Grills and Gates Tony Davis (www.ironworksinspain.com) 678.691.393
Telephone TELEFONICA 900.101.010
Electricity supplier SEVILLANA-ENDESA 902.508.850
Water supplier MIJAGUA
Town Hall Ayuntamiento de Mijas – General 952.589.000
Town Hall Foreigner’s Department 952.589.010
Post Office Customer Service Dpt. www.correos.es
902.197.197
Radio Taxi Mijas 952.478.288
Radio Taxi Fuengirola 952.471.000
** Keys held for access to meters/water pumps etc. # Key held for access to roof
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Police (Local) Mijas - Las Lagunas 092 952.460.909
Guardia Civil Fuengirola 062 952.486.228
Fire Service Mijas (Camino de Coin) 080 952.586.382
Ambulance Mijas – Las Lagunas 061 952.468.653
Emergency Services Police/Fire/Ambulance 112
The three digit numbers can be called from SPANISH TELEPHONES ONLY.
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Devices against fire
Every year the community pays a company to check the following installations:
4 Fire detection switchboards
44 fire detectors
13 push buttons of the alarms
7 internal sirens
4 external sirens
1 Carbon monoxide detection switchboard
3 detectors
43 fire extinguishers (6kg each).
We have received a certificate from the company doing the work this year (Cascio), and everything is satisfactory.
Thursday, 12 August 2010
OFFER FROM ALARMA UNIVERSAL
According to Alarma Universal, the other big security company in the area together with Tecnyges, all apartments in Finca San Antonio have already got an alarm fitted by the developer. Even though they recommend upgrading the system, it can still be used.
So, using the existing materials, they will charge you a monthly fee for the alarm to be connected to their office. If it goes off, they will phone you asking what happened. If it is a mistake, they will do nothing more. If you don’t reply, or you say that you are not in the apartment, they will send one of their guards. This is the same procedure as the other company.
Their prices are:
• 25,90 euros +18% vat per month, if the connection is by land line telephone
• 33,90 euros +18% vat per month, if the connection is by radio.
In this second case, when you have no land line, or when you want to have both systems, they will charge you an initial quota of 100 euros + 18%vat for the installation of this radio device.
The representative we have contacted is Manuel Sánchez (mobile 666 058 202, email: mas@alarmauniversal.com ), and the details of the company are below.
ALARMA UNIVERSAL S.A.
Avda. Torreblanca 1
Edf. Trébol
29640 Fuengirola (Málaga)
España
Tel. +34 902 30 15 10
Fax +34 952 47 46 17
alarma@alarmauniversal.com
www.alarmauniversal.com
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Garbage bags
We don't have a janitor to collect the garbage bags and take them to the skip outisde. So, please, keep your garbage bags inside your apartment until the moment you take them up. Do never let them outside your apartment, not even for a moment, as that's time enough for a visitor to take a picture.
Friday, 23 July 2010
Robberies in Finca San Antonio
Following the recent break-ins suffered in the community earlier this week, we would like to provide all owners with some general advice.
1º) We should all try to avoid trespassers coming into the community. Please cooperate and close the pedestrian doors behind you. Wait until the vehicles gates close behind you and you are certain it has closed properly.
2º) Do not open the external gate to unknown people. If you see someone strange in your community, call the Guardia Civil.
3º) Your apartment is yours, so you are the one to establish the level of security you want. Some people have an alarm connected to a company (Alarma Universal or Tecnyges are the more common), and connect it when they are out or when they go to bed. If you don’t want to go up to that level, make sure you lock everything, even if you go only to the pool area for a while.
4º) It has been reported that they have made a hole in the frame of the sliding doors of the terraces to open the handle. You can put locks on those handles or separate locks through the frames. Always lock these sliding doors when you go to bed or go out.
If you have been unfortunate to have suffered a break-in, it is very important that you report the crime to the GUARDIA CIVIL, their main office is situated in Fuengirola on Calle Mallorca. There is a translator on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10 to 14 in case you can'’t speak Spanish.
At the station, you will need to provide full details of your property, dates, times and take your ID (Residency/passport). You will need a Police report number to enable you to claim any stolen items or damages from your private insurance.
If you have already reported the crime, please send us a copy of the police report so we can keep it on file.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
LIFTS
Our Lifts have 2 communication systems:
Automatic. Every day, there is an automatic phone call from the Lifts to Otis' Head Office, notifying of any problem. This is always at the same hour (usually during the night). This is a preventative measure.
Manual. When a lift is stuck for any reason, by pressing the internal button, you can talk directly to Head Office, where they will send their lift technicians to the community as a matter of URGENCY.
If the lift is out of order for any reason, but there is nobody inside, the repair service is not considered as an emergency, so they may take few hours to attend. This is what happened on Thursday 15th July, when the lift was out of service between 1pm and 4pm approx.
If you ever have to phone, please remember that FINCA SAN ANTONIO is in Calle Haya, Mijas, Málaga, as the person answering the phone may ignore where you are calling from. It is also important that you mention the block you are in, as we have 4 lifts in Finca San Antonio. It will not be the first time that the mechanic arrives, sees one lift working and goes back without checking the others.
DECREE ON FOREST FIRES
Due to the high risk of fires in Andalucia, the Mayor of Mijas Antonio Sanchez has announced that, according to the Environmental By-Laws, during the summer period 1st of June to the 15th of October it will be TOTALLY PROHIBITED to burn garden, agricultural and forest refuge. BBQs will be prohibited in public and forest areas, including recreational and camping areas, even if these are equipped for this activity.
Urbanizations, camping areas and installations or activities carried out near forest areas must have a SELF PROTECTION PLAN, which will have to be presented to the Mijas Town Hall.
Neighbours will also have to take into account that it will be prohibited all year to: throw or leave abandoned matches or cigarettes or any burning object. Nor throw litter, plastics, glass, garbage, flammable material or any residue that could provoke a fire.
Activities related to the launching of fireworks, hot air balloons or any other type of
artefact that contain fire must ask for special authorisation to the Governmental elegate of the Junta de Andalucia, who will also inform on the safety measures to be taken.
Neighbours must also be reminded that the area, when using soldering or weldering machines, electrical generators, explosion or electrical motors / equipment as well as electrical transformers, must have a fire break of a 5 meter diameter.
To protect the neighbours it is necessary that the populated centres, buildings, industrial installations and urbanizations have a fire barrier of 15meters wide free of residue, shrubbery and herbaceous vegetation, keeping down the density of bushes and trees in the area according to the Self Protection Plan.
Also remind private owners that are situated under low and medium tension
electricity cables should remove all vegetation (tree branches, shrubbery, pastureland) in a radius of 2 meters from the cables to avoid fire.
The Environmental Department reminds citizens that this announcement has been made to reduce the activities that produce forest fires; fires that happen every year and affect thousands of hectares of Andalucian forest land. The Mayor of Mijas asks for the collaboration of all the residents of Mijas.
Friday, 16 July 2010
Bank expenses for returning a direct debit
Our bank, like other banks, has increased the cost of returning a direct debit. As it is unfair that this cost is paid by all owners, we will have to add 6 euros to each bill returned. This quarter, we have had 5 bills returned out of 52 sent.
Sunday, 27 June 2010
Minutes EGM 22nd May 2010
The minutes of that meeting had been sent by email to everybody in pdf format. If you haven't got them, or have problems to open it, please let us know (mario@mariobravo.com)
Kevan
The committee, after carefully considering the staffing requirements at FSA, has decided not to renew Kevan's contract as from friday 25th June, so he will no longer be working for us.
Daniel, the gardener, will continue working from 8am to 4pm, monday to friday.
In the next few days, we will send you some contact numbers in case of emergency outside the office hours. In the meantime, in case of problems, please get in touch with the administrator (Phone 952.463499, Email: mario@mariobravo.com).
Daniel, the gardener, will continue working from 8am to 4pm, monday to friday.
In the next few days, we will send you some contact numbers in case of emergency outside the office hours. In the meantime, in case of problems, please get in touch with the administrator (Phone 952.463499, Email: mario@mariobravo.com).
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Sevillana Endesa and the I.C.P.
The electricity supplying company, Sevillana-Endesa, is now sending letters to you all for various reasons:
1) First, if your contract is for more than 10kw, you MUST select a supplier. You can continue with Endesa, or you could choose a different one. But you must act, otherwise your bill will increase.
If your contract is for less than 10kw, then you CAN select a different supplier if you want to, but if you don't do anything, you will remain with Endesa.
2) Second, they are requesting you to have an ICP. This is a switch that controls the maximum power you can use at a time. The first thing you have to do is check whether you already have one. Go to your electric box and check for a part, similar to others, called ICP. It must have those 3 letters somewhere. If you can't find those letters, it looks like you don't have one.
The letter you are receiving from Endesa says that you can:
a) Find your own electrician and have it fitted, but then you have to call Endesa to seal it
b) Accept endesa's offer to rent it for less than 10 cents euro/month.
We recommend this second option, because it is easier and cheaper.
In any case, our advice is that:
a) You go to your electric box, usually at the entrance of the house, and check whether you have an ICP
b) Get one of your latest bils, and with that in your hand...
c) Phone 902.50.88.50. Then, just say "english please", until you hear someone talking in english.
It is useless to call if you don't have your bill in your hands and you haven't checked the ICP beforehand.
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
NEXT EGM, possibly 22nd May 2010
Dear Owners,
As you will be aware, a decision was taken at the AGM on 14th March to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting, in order to consider several matters including the painting programme, the future on-site management of the urbanization and issues around the Administrator’s services to the community.
Since the AGM, there has been much discussion within the committee and investigation of costs. For me, this has been by telephone and email. The original intention was to try to hold the EGM in April but it proved impossible to obtain all the necessary information in sufficient time to assess everything thoroughly and to send out papers to owners.
The intended date for the EGM is now Saturday 22nd May, in the morning. This should allow for papers to be sent to owners in good time.
However, it will be impossible to confirm this date until the current problems with air travel resulting from the volcano in Iceland are resolved. I myself have flights booked and was expecting to be in Spain from 21st April to 28th April, to discuss the various issues and assess the information which is available with some members of the committee and to meet with the Administrator. In particular we were intending to address the concerns over the gardens. This trip is now looking in serious doubt and I understand that there are forecasts of possible disruption to air travel for some time to come.
I will, of course, contact you again when we can be more definite.
Yours sincerely,
Graham Walker
President
As you will be aware, a decision was taken at the AGM on 14th March to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting, in order to consider several matters including the painting programme, the future on-site management of the urbanization and issues around the Administrator’s services to the community.
Since the AGM, there has been much discussion within the committee and investigation of costs. For me, this has been by telephone and email. The original intention was to try to hold the EGM in April but it proved impossible to obtain all the necessary information in sufficient time to assess everything thoroughly and to send out papers to owners.
The intended date for the EGM is now Saturday 22nd May, in the morning. This should allow for papers to be sent to owners in good time.
However, it will be impossible to confirm this date until the current problems with air travel resulting from the volcano in Iceland are resolved. I myself have flights booked and was expecting to be in Spain from 21st April to 28th April, to discuss the various issues and assess the information which is available with some members of the committee and to meet with the Administrator. In particular we were intending to address the concerns over the gardens. This trip is now looking in serious doubt and I understand that there are forecasts of possible disruption to air travel for some time to come.
I will, of course, contact you again when we can be more definite.
Yours sincerely,
Graham Walker
President
Friday, 16 April 2010
Roof works
The company whose quote was accepted to carry out the roof repairs has the work well underway. They had hoped to complete the work this week, but due to the return of the heavy rains, it is too dangerous to be up on the roof-tops. Neal has confirmed that, weather permitting, he will return to the community to complete the work at the beginning of next week, with the intention to complete on Tuesday 20th. Neal confirmed that he has managed to obtain the same tiles (despite the model being an old batch). On completion, he will invite Kevan up to inspect his work and see all the repairs and replacements that have been carried out.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Minutes AGM 2010 sent
The minutes of the AGM held 13th March 2010 have just been sent to all owners by email, in pdf format. If you can't read them, please ask for a copy in word or any other format.
The date for the EGM is still to be confirmed, possibly will be postdated to May so we have time to get more estimates for painting.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Works on going
Dear Owners,
There are 3 works currently under progress in FSA,
SCAFFOLDING:
The scaffolding has been erected by Colin Thackham at the president's request in order to investagate a problem with a gable-end window that affects Apartment 19, will be removed as soon as possible
ROOF REPAIRS:
The other work to repair the roofs, will be done from Wednesday 7th April onwards, and will consist of repairing all necessary areas of the four blocks in the community,thisis being carried out by: Total Building and Maintenance Solutions : www.buildinginspain.com The contact is Neal Toplis (m.660.659.857) email: Info@buildinginspain.com
GYM DOOR
Macosur has completed the installation of the doors in the Social Club/Gym and just need to return to finish off painting once the plaster has had time to dry out properly.
By the way, the swimming pool inspector has visited the community today and Kevan has assisted her in showing her the pools and toilet area in the community. We must await her report regarding the works that are needed to enable us to be issued with the opening license.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Garden areas
This is the plan done by Kevan on the garden areas of our community, to have a better organisation. You will see some references to the areas in the work-sheet that he sends every week.
Monday, 15 March 2010
New door for the gym
This Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th March, Lee Cashin from MACOSUR will be carrying out the work for the installation of the doors in the community Social Club. He expects to have completed the job by Thursday evening.
Lee has Kevan's details and will contact him to arrange opening up and bringing his materials on site.
Friday, 12 March 2010
Lack of electricity...and water
Kevan phoned us today at 9am to report lack of electricity in communal areas and most of private apartments. Inmediately after, we reported that to the electric supplier, and got a complaint number (1966452).
We were almost sure the problem was external, but as the information from the owners was not very clear (some said ther was no electricity at all), we phoned our own electrician, who confirmed arount 9.45 that the problem was external.
We phoned again around 10am, and they gave us another complaint number 1966556
We have kept phoning about each hour, the latest information at 10pm was that they are still working on it, but don't have a clue when they will finish.
And I'm sorry but I can tell you anymore. There are 2 telephones for information, one for private individuals, and another one for companies. The first one is in your electric bill, the second one is 902.516.516, which is the one I am using, where I have got this info.
Sunday, 7 March 2010
AGM 2010
We have already sent by email the agenda, the accounts and the committee report for the next AGM, to take place in our Social Club, on Saturday 13th March at 4pm.
If you haven't received those documents, please send us an email to mario@mariobravo.com.
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Bank account
The community of Finca San Antonio has only a bank account. It is in Banco Sabadell. This bank operates with 2 names:
SABADELL-ATLANTICO. These are offices dedicated mainly to businesses and spaniards. Their main colour is blue
SOLBANK. These offices are mainly on the coast of tourist areas, dedicated to foreginers. Their main colour is pink.
We have our account in an office of SABADELL ATLANTICO, in Avenida de Mijas number 2 (29640-Fuengirola).
If you are going there to make a cash payment, or you want to make a transfer, you have to use the following information
BENEFICIARY: COM. PROP. FINCA SAN ANTONIO (no, the account is not in the name of the adminsitrator nor the president. So, any cheque or transfer has to be in favour of the community)
BANK: SABADELL ATLANTICO.
OFFICE: FUENGIROLA, MALAGA, SPAIN
ACCOUNT: 0081.0261.07.0001408443
All bank accounts in Spain have always 20 digits (never 19 nor 21).
If you are sending money from abroad, you need two codes
The first code is called IBAN. It includes a reference to the country and to the bank, and also includes the bank account. This IBAN can have up to 34 digits, but all spanish iban codes have always 24. In our case, it is ES18.0081.0261.0700.0140.8443 (in paper, it is alwasy written like this, in 6 groups of 4 digits each).
The second code is called BIC. It substituted the old SWIFT. It identifies the country, the bank and the branch, not the account. Ours is BSAB ESBB
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
More about plusvalía- reply from Town Hall
********* email from the a member of the community to Mijas town Hall ********
Dear sirs,
I have bought a property off plan, and I accepted in the title deeds to pay the plusvalía of the vendor. It has now been notified and it is a big amount. I have been told that the Town Hall can not ask me to pay this money, and can only act against the developer. I am not afraid of the developer taking me to court as they owe me some money. But I don't want to be taken to court by the Town Hall. So, my question is.. can the Town Hall request me to pay the plusvalía of the developer?
Best regards.
Robin Jackson
************* reply from the Town Hall of Mijas****************
Dear Mr Jackson,
Just talked to my colleagues from the Plusvalia Tax Dept. They told me that the town hall claims the plusvalía from the promotor only, not from each individual owner... now, you mention that you accepted in your property deeds to take over the plusvalia charge, which means that then the promotor is liable towards the town hall and yourself towards the promotor. As such, it gets a legal matter that you better check with a lawyer so that he can advise you what would be the best to do.
However, please note that the town hall is claiming the monies from the promotor...
hope this information will be of help - best regards for now, Katja.
Katja Thirion
Departamento de Extranjeros
Foreign Residents Department
Residentenbüro
Dear sirs,
I have bought a property off plan, and I accepted in the title deeds to pay the plusvalía of the vendor. It has now been notified and it is a big amount. I have been told that the Town Hall can not ask me to pay this money, and can only act against the developer. I am not afraid of the developer taking me to court as they owe me some money. But I don't want to be taken to court by the Town Hall. So, my question is.. can the Town Hall request me to pay the plusvalía of the developer?
Best regards.
Robin Jackson
************* reply from the Town Hall of Mijas****************
Dear Mr Jackson,
Just talked to my colleagues from the Plusvalia Tax Dept. They told me that the town hall claims the plusvalía from the promotor only, not from each individual owner... now, you mention that you accepted in your property deeds to take over the plusvalia charge, which means that then the promotor is liable towards the town hall and yourself towards the promotor. As such, it gets a legal matter that you better check with a lawyer so that he can advise you what would be the best to do.
However, please note that the town hall is claiming the monies from the promotor...
hope this information will be of help - best regards for now, Katja.
Katja Thirion
Departamento de Extranjeros
Foreign Residents Department
Residentenbüro
Monday, 8 February 2010
Plusvalía
Some few concepts for your clarification
1º) The plusvalía is a tax payable to the Town Hall by whoever sells a property, and it has to be paid within 30 days after signing the title deeds.
2º) The amount is based ONLY on the value of the plot (according to the Town Hall, not according to the price in the deeds), and the time the vendor has been the owner.
3º) The Town Hall can ONLY claim this money to the vendor, not to the buyer.
4º) In the past, when the buyers were anxious to buy a property under construction, as the vendor could not guess how much the plusvalía would be, they usually included in the contract tht the buyer will pay the plusvalía, whatever it was.
5º) So, the Town Hall will go against San Antonio Properties, sl, but since you have accepted to pay the plusvalía in your title deeds, you could be taken to court by San Antonio Properties.
6º) Usually, the plusvalía can only be paid when the Town Hall has issued the IBI values.
7º) The administrator was not aware that some of you had made provisional or on account payemnts for the plusvalia
Mario Bravo
1º) The plusvalía is a tax payable to the Town Hall by whoever sells a property, and it has to be paid within 30 days after signing the title deeds.
2º) The amount is based ONLY on the value of the plot (according to the Town Hall, not according to the price in the deeds), and the time the vendor has been the owner.
3º) The Town Hall can ONLY claim this money to the vendor, not to the buyer.
4º) In the past, when the buyers were anxious to buy a property under construction, as the vendor could not guess how much the plusvalía would be, they usually included in the contract tht the buyer will pay the plusvalía, whatever it was.
5º) So, the Town Hall will go against San Antonio Properties, sl, but since you have accepted to pay the plusvalía in your title deeds, you could be taken to court by San Antonio Properties.
6º) Usually, the plusvalía can only be paid when the Town Hall has issued the IBI values.
7º) The administrator was not aware that some of you had made provisional or on account payemnts for the plusvalia
Mario Bravo
Thursday, 4 February 2010
With our gratitude
Dear Owners,
With the forth coming AGM in March I have decided not to stand as President of our community this year, or be involved in the committee. I have worked for the community now for 4 years and have decided to stand down. Rob & I have the oppportunity to pursue a very exciting business venture, and given the time I spend on community business, I have decided that I cannot do both. We will be spending more time in the UK.
I have enjoyed my time working for the community and I`m proud of what we have achieved, I believe now we have changed administrators the community will continue to develop and improve.
I would like to thank the committee for their support, particularly Graham who has been a totally supportive in the last year, which at times has been very difficult.
Any Owner who wishes to be nominated for the committee should let us know asap so that they can be voted for at the AGM.
best wishes
Terri Jackson
Monday, 1 February 2010
Suggestions about internal rules by Margaret Felgate
Community Rules:-
- Rules at the pools should be enforced by the person responsible for enforcement of all community rules i.e. the janitor (see his job description).
- Unless it is a requirement of the pools license, it should not be a moral or financial responsibility for Community Owners to provide a lifeguard for the safety of children. Parents must assume their moral and legal responsibility to supervise their children and to be present at all times according to the community rules (article 7). Article 2 states that persons using the pools do so at their own risk. This rule should be highlighted to show the community and its officers are not responsible for accidents to anyone using the pools/gardens/indoor facilities.
- Article 7 should be amended to increase the age of children using the pools unaccompanied by an adult (presently from age 10 years) to age 12 years.
Indoor Facilities:-
- The responsibility for ALL costs of finishing, commissioning and furnishing ALL indoor facilities including gym equipment must be the responsibility of the developer. This facility was sold as part of the development in the marketing material. Therefore the developer must be held LEGALLY responsible for the total cost of handover to the community, fully equipped and functioning.
- The indoor pool is now revealed to be ornamental rather than useful because it lacks depth. It should not be necessary to operate the indoor pool between May to November with two outside pools available May to October.
- The jacuzzi is equally ornamental and cannot be considered an asset.
- The sauna/steam facilities should only be operational between November to end April because of the cost factor.
- Door to gym/community room should be implemented as in the plans to make a separate entrance to these two facilities enabling the rest of facilities to be closed off/entry via smart card.
- The indoor facility (except community room) should be either rented out to cover operating costs or be an "opt in" option for Owners. I understand the rental idea has already been put to the committee.
- The majority of Owners I have spoken to, do not wish to use the indoor facilities because now that they have seen the facility, it cannot be justified as an asset with regard to size and quality. i.e the gym space has been reduced from two rooms to one. The pool is so shallow as to scrape your legs on the bottom while swimming. The jacuzzi is the size you would find in a private home. Most Owners do not wish to have their community fees increased to subsidise inadequate facilities they will not use.
-Those Owners (or their renters) wishing to use the indoor facilities can be provided with a "smart card" entrance card for which they pay separately to cover the operational costs. I understand the water and electricity can be metered separately so the operational costs can be separately assessed. Those people wishing to use such facilities will share the running costs rather like a "membership fee"
- The health club facility I presently use does not permit persons under 16 years to use any indoor facility i.e. gym, indoor pool, spa (steam, sauna). I believe the same rule should apply to FSA indoor facility for safety, health and abuse of use reasons.
- Obviously there will have to be extra/special rules adopted for the indoor facility.
In conclusion I wish to request that ALL submissions and suggestions given by Owners for updating community rules and for the future operation of the indoor facilities be placed on the community blog as they are received. This, in order to facilitate democracy and fairness in time for the AGM on 13 March. It would also avoid us circulating our opinions to the Community of Owners individually.
Margaret Felgate 37/2
- Rules at the pools should be enforced by the person responsible for enforcement of all community rules i.e. the janitor (see his job description).
- Unless it is a requirement of the pools license, it should not be a moral or financial responsibility for Community Owners to provide a lifeguard for the safety of children. Parents must assume their moral and legal responsibility to supervise their children and to be present at all times according to the community rules (article 7). Article 2 states that persons using the pools do so at their own risk. This rule should be highlighted to show the community and its officers are not responsible for accidents to anyone using the pools/gardens/indoor facilities.
- Article 7 should be amended to increase the age of children using the pools unaccompanied by an adult (presently from age 10 years) to age 12 years.
Indoor Facilities:-
- The responsibility for ALL costs of finishing, commissioning and furnishing ALL indoor facilities including gym equipment must be the responsibility of the developer. This facility was sold as part of the development in the marketing material. Therefore the developer must be held LEGALLY responsible for the total cost of handover to the community, fully equipped and functioning.
- The indoor pool is now revealed to be ornamental rather than useful because it lacks depth. It should not be necessary to operate the indoor pool between May to November with two outside pools available May to October.
- The jacuzzi is equally ornamental and cannot be considered an asset.
- The sauna/steam facilities should only be operational between November to end April because of the cost factor.
- Door to gym/community room should be implemented as in the plans to make a separate entrance to these two facilities enabling the rest of facilities to be closed off/entry via smart card.
- The indoor facility (except community room) should be either rented out to cover operating costs or be an "opt in" option for Owners. I understand the rental idea has already been put to the committee.
- The majority of Owners I have spoken to, do not wish to use the indoor facilities because now that they have seen the facility, it cannot be justified as an asset with regard to size and quality. i.e the gym space has been reduced from two rooms to one. The pool is so shallow as to scrape your legs on the bottom while swimming. The jacuzzi is the size you would find in a private home. Most Owners do not wish to have their community fees increased to subsidise inadequate facilities they will not use.
-Those Owners (or their renters) wishing to use the indoor facilities can be provided with a "smart card" entrance card for which they pay separately to cover the operational costs. I understand the water and electricity can be metered separately so the operational costs can be separately assessed. Those people wishing to use such facilities will share the running costs rather like a "membership fee"
- The health club facility I presently use does not permit persons under 16 years to use any indoor facility i.e. gym, indoor pool, spa (steam, sauna). I believe the same rule should apply to FSA indoor facility for safety, health and abuse of use reasons.
- Obviously there will have to be extra/special rules adopted for the indoor facility.
In conclusion I wish to request that ALL submissions and suggestions given by Owners for updating community rules and for the future operation of the indoor facilities be placed on the community blog as they are received. This, in order to facilitate democracy and fairness in time for the AGM on 13 March. It would also avoid us circulating our opinions to the Community of Owners individually.
Margaret Felgate 37/2
Friday, 29 January 2010
Request from Mijas Town Hall
It is now official, the Town Hall has reminded us to built paths between the 2 outdoor swimmingpools and the toilets. Apparently, it was first requested on June 2008 to Viktoras Dubinskas in his address Avda Jesús Santos Rein, Puebla Lucía, Edificio Mirador, 17, 1º, 29640-Fuengirola.
We have been given 10 days, obviously we expect to get an extension
We have been given 10 days, obviously we expect to get an extension
Thursday, 28 January 2010
The CAM bank has paid
6.590,49 euros have been received in our bank account from Caja Ahorros Mediterráneo, the new owner of Apartment 8. I think we have a good reason to congratulate us today
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
INTERNAL RULES OF COMMUNITY
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These Internal Rules (I.R.) can be modified or increased by the Community of Owners General Meeting. The following I.R. must be observed by all owners or associated persons (contractors, guests, visitors, tenants etc), legal or physical entities.
1. Pets must be kept within the owners apartments at all times and if taken out of the urbanization must be in a cage, box or on a leash, any aggressive breed of dog shall always wear a muzzle. Pets must be accompanied at all times; access to any of the grassed areas is strictly prohibited. The co-owners shall be responsible of the supervision and appropriate behavior of domestic animals and pets that live with them, assuming responsibility for their actions.
2. The co-owners are responsible for the immediate removal and cleaning of any excrement that their dogs deposit when walking them out of the urbanization by the tiled footpaths.
3. The following are considered to be domestic animals or pets: dogs, cats, birds and small fishes. The keeping of animals of a different category from the above require the approval of the Owners General Meeting. The owner concerned must give written notification it in advance. In no case will it be permitted to introduce wild, dangerous or poisonous animals.
4. No co-owner, occupant or user of the dwellings can carry out activities that are a nuisance, unhealthy, immoral or dangerous; nor those activities that can be annoying to other co-owners, such as fumes or excessive noise, in particular between 23.00 and 8.00 hours.
5. The installation of any type of private TV, radio antenna, satellite dish is prohibited. When installing your sky to the community dish, prior permission is required from the president. This is in order to protect other people’s prior installations.
6. It is not permitted to use electrical or electronic equipment or that of any other nature that can cause interference to the apparatuses of other co-owners, or to installations belonging to the Community such as TV antennas, parabolic dishes, etc.
7. It is not permitted to install clothes lines on terraces or any other private area that can be seen from the other dwellings or from common areas. Only low portable clothes dryers are to be used.
8. It is not permitted to hang towels, swim wear or any other washing on the terrace walls or banisters of the dwellings or in others places that can be seen from the exterior.
9. It is not permitted to modify the exterior of the building, terraces or any architecturally decorative elements, of any private dwellings that are visible from the exterior; in such a way that the aesthetics of the building are altered. All alterations must be submitted for approval of the President of the community.
10. Glass curtains are acceptable, but require the written permission of the President of the community.
11. Security iron work for doors and windows are acceptable. The design must be of a similar design throughout the complex and all painted black. It is not permitted to put iron work on outside walls of terraces and communal areas.
12. The official color of the “toldos” (blinds) to be the Finca San Antonio colors of maroon and beige, this is the preferred option, however plain beige is acceptable. No other color permitted.
13. Rubbish & waste must be in closed bags and placed only in the communal rubbish containers supplied by the Ayuntamiento. The small round containers in and outside of the urbanization are not for household rubbish but for pieces of papers etc. to keep the area tidy.
14. It is not permitted to display any advertising boards, publicity signs, for sale , rent or sold boards.
15. In the interest of safety children are not allowed to play on driveways or parking areas.
16. The person(s) occupying the property and/or owner are responsible by the law for damages caused to other properties and communal areas due to negligence or not abiding by Community Rules.
17. The properties are for residential use only and their use for any other commercial activity is prohibited. (This does not preclude rentals).
18. The co-owners and those invited to access the Community must park their vehicles in the parking areas designated outside of the urbanization for this purpose, being forbidden to park on sidewalks, roundabouts, paths, garage access, driving areas inside the garage, or in those parking places that belong to other owners when they have not given their express authorization.
19. Occasional waste and cigarette ends must be placed in the rubbish bins and ashtrays installed for such purposes at specified points of the communal areas. These locations must be clearly identified. It is not permitted to place rubbish, furniture or other objects outside the places designated for such use.
20. It is not permitted to access or walk through the interior communal areas of the buildings with wet or bare feet.
21. It is not permitted to cut branches, plants or flowers from the gardens or flowerpots installed in the communal areas.
22. Court action be taken against all Debtors with outstanding Community Fees, All debtors would have a 10% charge levied against their debt as according with the statutes. This would be charged when the debt is one month old. In accordance with Article 15.2 of the Horizontal Divison Property Law, Debtors are allowed to participate in the deliberation and discussion of an AGM /EGM but are deprived of their right to vote.
The co-owners that do not conform to the above mentioned rules can be reported and fined by agreement of the Committee of Owners.
Use of the outdoor Swimming pools. Rules of hygiene and behavior.
1. Please respect all rules and regulations displayed, including the swimming pool opening and closing times.
2. The use of the Community gardens and swimming pools is at your own risk.
3. It is obligatory to shower before entering the pool, making sure that the showers are clean after using them. Every co-owner will be responsible to ensure that the children under their care use the showers before entering the pool.
4. On health and safety grounds, the use of air beds, inflatable toys, etc are strictly forbidden in the pools.
5. No balls games of any description, bikes, scooters are permitted in the swimming pool or any of the communal areas.
6. It is not permitted to engage in violent play, jumping into the pool or other irresponsible activities which detract from other co-owners enjoyment of the pools.
7. Children under ten are not permitted to access the pool without the continuous supervision of an adult.
8. Persons bringing loungers, etc. into the pool area shall remove them when they leave the area.
9. It is not permitted to bring drinks in glass containers or to use glasses or glass containers in the pool area. It is not permitted to leave food waste, or rubbish in the pool area. The waste receptacles must be used.
10. Use of the pools is not permitted by those who are not members of the Community or have not been invited by the co-owners or are tenants of the co-owners.
11. It is not permitted for people with infectious or contagious diseases, or conditions that may cause a risk or offend others, to use the pool.
12. It is not permitted to use sports equipment in the pool area, or articles such as bats, beach balls, inflatable cushions or other objects that may disturb other owners or users.
13. It is strictly forbidden for pets and animals to access the pools and pool area.
14. Residents must wear appropriate swim attire.In addition, thong bathing suits are not allowed. No nude sun bathing or swimming is permitted at any time. Topless bathing is permitted, however discretion is required is the presence of young children.
** THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL USERS OF THE DWELLINGS, INCLUDING FAMILY, FRIENDS OR LETTINGS. **
Licensed access and use of the community areas by persons acting for the Community or Owners
1. The Community and/or owners may have occasion to wish Building Contractors, service personell, cleaners etc to have unacompanied access to the Community. Such persons shall be issued with a license to have unacompanied access to the Community and shall keep this license about them when on the Community property for inspection by members of the Community and Community Security.
2. Any person wishing to bring building materials and tools into the Community shall have a license issued by the Community setting out the purpose and location of the work and tools.
Contracting of work by the Community to owners or companies owned by owners
Under no account shall an owner or a company owned by an owner or in which an owner is a director be permitted to undertake work for the Community or tender for work directly to the Community.
Scope
These Internal Rules will be obligatory for everyone using the communal installations or elements of the Community. In case these are not followed, the President shall send the person breaking the rules a written notification indicating that there is an obligation to follow the rules. If following the notification the person breaks the rules again, or continues breaking them, the President will inform the Owners General Meeting so it can adopt a measure that can include imposing a fine. All of this being without prejudice to civil, administrative or penal actions.
Approved 4th August 2007
These Internal Rules (I.R.) can be modified or increased by the Community of Owners General Meeting. The following I.R. must be observed by all owners or associated persons (contractors, guests, visitors, tenants etc), legal or physical entities.
1. Pets must be kept within the owners apartments at all times and if taken out of the urbanization must be in a cage, box or on a leash, any aggressive breed of dog shall always wear a muzzle. Pets must be accompanied at all times; access to any of the grassed areas is strictly prohibited. The co-owners shall be responsible of the supervision and appropriate behavior of domestic animals and pets that live with them, assuming responsibility for their actions.
2. The co-owners are responsible for the immediate removal and cleaning of any excrement that their dogs deposit when walking them out of the urbanization by the tiled footpaths.
3. The following are considered to be domestic animals or pets: dogs, cats, birds and small fishes. The keeping of animals of a different category from the above require the approval of the Owners General Meeting. The owner concerned must give written notification it in advance. In no case will it be permitted to introduce wild, dangerous or poisonous animals.
4. No co-owner, occupant or user of the dwellings can carry out activities that are a nuisance, unhealthy, immoral or dangerous; nor those activities that can be annoying to other co-owners, such as fumes or excessive noise, in particular between 23.00 and 8.00 hours.
5. The installation of any type of private TV, radio antenna, satellite dish is prohibited. When installing your sky to the community dish, prior permission is required from the president. This is in order to protect other people’s prior installations.
6. It is not permitted to use electrical or electronic equipment or that of any other nature that can cause interference to the apparatuses of other co-owners, or to installations belonging to the Community such as TV antennas, parabolic dishes, etc.
7. It is not permitted to install clothes lines on terraces or any other private area that can be seen from the other dwellings or from common areas. Only low portable clothes dryers are to be used.
8. It is not permitted to hang towels, swim wear or any other washing on the terrace walls or banisters of the dwellings or in others places that can be seen from the exterior.
9. It is not permitted to modify the exterior of the building, terraces or any architecturally decorative elements, of any private dwellings that are visible from the exterior; in such a way that the aesthetics of the building are altered. All alterations must be submitted for approval of the President of the community.
10. Glass curtains are acceptable, but require the written permission of the President of the community.
11. Security iron work for doors and windows are acceptable. The design must be of a similar design throughout the complex and all painted black. It is not permitted to put iron work on outside walls of terraces and communal areas.
12. The official color of the “toldos” (blinds) to be the Finca San Antonio colors of maroon and beige, this is the preferred option, however plain beige is acceptable. No other color permitted.
13. Rubbish & waste must be in closed bags and placed only in the communal rubbish containers supplied by the Ayuntamiento. The small round containers in and outside of the urbanization are not for household rubbish but for pieces of papers etc. to keep the area tidy.
14. It is not permitted to display any advertising boards, publicity signs, for sale , rent or sold boards.
15. In the interest of safety children are not allowed to play on driveways or parking areas.
16. The person(s) occupying the property and/or owner are responsible by the law for damages caused to other properties and communal areas due to negligence or not abiding by Community Rules.
17. The properties are for residential use only and their use for any other commercial activity is prohibited. (This does not preclude rentals).
18. The co-owners and those invited to access the Community must park their vehicles in the parking areas designated outside of the urbanization for this purpose, being forbidden to park on sidewalks, roundabouts, paths, garage access, driving areas inside the garage, or in those parking places that belong to other owners when they have not given their express authorization.
19. Occasional waste and cigarette ends must be placed in the rubbish bins and ashtrays installed for such purposes at specified points of the communal areas. These locations must be clearly identified. It is not permitted to place rubbish, furniture or other objects outside the places designated for such use.
20. It is not permitted to access or walk through the interior communal areas of the buildings with wet or bare feet.
21. It is not permitted to cut branches, plants or flowers from the gardens or flowerpots installed in the communal areas.
22. Court action be taken against all Debtors with outstanding Community Fees, All debtors would have a 10% charge levied against their debt as according with the statutes. This would be charged when the debt is one month old. In accordance with Article 15.2 of the Horizontal Divison Property Law, Debtors are allowed to participate in the deliberation and discussion of an AGM /EGM but are deprived of their right to vote.
The co-owners that do not conform to the above mentioned rules can be reported and fined by agreement of the Committee of Owners.
Use of the outdoor Swimming pools. Rules of hygiene and behavior.
1. Please respect all rules and regulations displayed, including the swimming pool opening and closing times.
2. The use of the Community gardens and swimming pools is at your own risk.
3. It is obligatory to shower before entering the pool, making sure that the showers are clean after using them. Every co-owner will be responsible to ensure that the children under their care use the showers before entering the pool.
4. On health and safety grounds, the use of air beds, inflatable toys, etc are strictly forbidden in the pools.
5. No balls games of any description, bikes, scooters are permitted in the swimming pool or any of the communal areas.
6. It is not permitted to engage in violent play, jumping into the pool or other irresponsible activities which detract from other co-owners enjoyment of the pools.
7. Children under ten are not permitted to access the pool without the continuous supervision of an adult.
8. Persons bringing loungers, etc. into the pool area shall remove them when they leave the area.
9. It is not permitted to bring drinks in glass containers or to use glasses or glass containers in the pool area. It is not permitted to leave food waste, or rubbish in the pool area. The waste receptacles must be used.
10. Use of the pools is not permitted by those who are not members of the Community or have not been invited by the co-owners or are tenants of the co-owners.
11. It is not permitted for people with infectious or contagious diseases, or conditions that may cause a risk or offend others, to use the pool.
12. It is not permitted to use sports equipment in the pool area, or articles such as bats, beach balls, inflatable cushions or other objects that may disturb other owners or users.
13. It is strictly forbidden for pets and animals to access the pools and pool area.
14. Residents must wear appropriate swim attire.In addition, thong bathing suits are not allowed. No nude sun bathing or swimming is permitted at any time. Topless bathing is permitted, however discretion is required is the presence of young children.
** THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL USERS OF THE DWELLINGS, INCLUDING FAMILY, FRIENDS OR LETTINGS. **
Licensed access and use of the community areas by persons acting for the Community or Owners
1. The Community and/or owners may have occasion to wish Building Contractors, service personell, cleaners etc to have unacompanied access to the Community. Such persons shall be issued with a license to have unacompanied access to the Community and shall keep this license about them when on the Community property for inspection by members of the Community and Community Security.
2. Any person wishing to bring building materials and tools into the Community shall have a license issued by the Community setting out the purpose and location of the work and tools.
Contracting of work by the Community to owners or companies owned by owners
Under no account shall an owner or a company owned by an owner or in which an owner is a director be permitted to undertake work for the Community or tender for work directly to the Community.
Scope
These Internal Rules will be obligatory for everyone using the communal installations or elements of the Community. In case these are not followed, the President shall send the person breaking the rules a written notification indicating that there is an obligation to follow the rules. If following the notification the person breaks the rules again, or continues breaking them, the President will inform the Owners General Meeting so it can adopt a measure that can include imposing a fine. All of this being without prejudice to civil, administrative or penal actions.
Approved 4th August 2007
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2010.
Motor-homes/caravans
Each municipality has its own regulations regarding motor-homes and caravans. The authority and responsibility of the community applies only inside our communal area, not outside in the public street. So, this is not a decision or a demand, simply a request to the owners of those types of vehicles to be parked in areas where they do not disturb the view of any residents.
Sliding gates
We are suffering from problems with the sliding gate of Block I. Apparently, some remote controls do not work properly, and you may need to give them a second click to close the gate. Please, for your own safety and that of others, do it.
Security
Security is a main concern for us all. So, besides whatever you do in your apartment, there are certain rules to follow, which are basic common sense:
• Do not open the gate through the intercom to unknown visitors. If they are guests visiting a different apartment, let them ring the appropriate number.
• If someone is due to go to the community to work, we try to ensure they go during Kevan’s working hours. If not, we try to arrange for someone in the community to accompany them whilst on-site.
Indoor facilities
After the “test” during the Christmas holiday period, we are completing the works to have the indoor pool/spa facilities in perfect use. At the next AGM we will have to decide the operational conditions. All ideas and suggestions are welcome, in writing to fsacommunity@gmail.com
Fees
We are trying to reduce the expenses of the community, and to have everything in a perfect state. Please remember that it is a must that everybody pays, we need the money from all owners. Some owners have paid their arrears after the last AGM, but others have not. These people will have to pay between 500 and 1.000 euros in legal fees if they wait to be notified by the courts.
AGM
The next AGM is foreseen for Saturday 13th March 2010, but we have moved it to the afternoon, starting at 4.30 pm in the first call, which will be 5.00 pm if less than 50% owners attend at the first call.
Blog.
Please, get used to following our blog www.fsamijas.blogspot.com where we try to keep an archive of all interesting issues in the community.
Mario Bravo
19.Jan.2010
Friday, 8 January 2010
We made it happen
The Indoor Pool was used this week after a successful night on Sunday 3rd Jan 2010, as you can see in the video below.
Whilst running the pool we realised that some of the water pump heating sensors aren`t working and the pool can only be run manually, there are also few other problems to sort out with the humidifiers and some water leaks. On the whole nothing major but things that have to be fixed, we could only find these out by commissioning the equipment and then reviewing the situation. Mario is in touch with the installation company and we are waiting for estimates to have everything resolved. For the moment we have closed the pool until the work has been completed and we will keep you informed with the progress.
The original plans for the social area show access from the lift corridor ( by main entrance to pool) through to the gym room & social room via a passageway, which is not the case. We are currently getting quotes to knock doorways through from the lift corridor into the gym and another from the gym into the social room. This will give us 3 benefits:
1. Fire exits for both rooms.
2. Access into gym without entering pool area.
3. Disabled access to both rooms.
We are very pleased with our progress and it`s a very positive start to 2010.
Best wishes,
Terri Jackson
Whilst running the pool we realised that some of the water pump heating sensors aren`t working and the pool can only be run manually, there are also few other problems to sort out with the humidifiers and some water leaks. On the whole nothing major but things that have to be fixed, we could only find these out by commissioning the equipment and then reviewing the situation. Mario is in touch with the installation company and we are waiting for estimates to have everything resolved. For the moment we have closed the pool until the work has been completed and we will keep you informed with the progress.
The original plans for the social area show access from the lift corridor ( by main entrance to pool) through to the gym room & social room via a passageway, which is not the case. We are currently getting quotes to knock doorways through from the lift corridor into the gym and another from the gym into the social room. This will give us 3 benefits:
1. Fire exits for both rooms.
2. Access into gym without entering pool area.
3. Disabled access to both rooms.
We are very pleased with our progress and it`s a very positive start to 2010.
Best wishes,
Terri Jackson
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Friday, 1 January 2010
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