Another court case

On January 23, monday at 10 am, the judge will celebrate the hearing of the case FSA COMMUNITY vs San Antonio Properties, regarding some building defaults. The president or vicepresident should attend, together with the administrator (and of course, our lawyers)

An Owner's Thoughts on FSA

At home in Birmingham, I was rather upset by the disquietening email correspondence from certain parties at FSA that I received recently. It is easier not to get involved but I do feel that some comment should be said to my fellow Owners.

I was the second Owner to buy off plan way back in 2002. From completion in 2007, I have seen Presidents and Committees representing the interests of the community come and go. However, one thing has always remained constant, the negativity and at times downright offensive comments by certain parties within the Developement. Of course within the Community there is going to be dialogue on the running of FSA and a mixture of views on various issues. However, on a day to day basis the running of the Development falls to a group of people who are prepared to stand and be voted into the roles and give up their time to deal with the multiplicity of issues that inevitably occur. Like myself, I am sure many Owners have sat on committees and attended meetings during their professional career and do not wish to partake of this role. Miles away I am grateful to those that are prepared to take on this mantle. Unfortunately, it is a hard task and inevitably various decisions will not please everybody. The constant moaning and lambasting by certain people must be very disheartening and wearing for those in these voluntary roles.

The legal case against one of the Developers has been for me a salutary experience, having been named in Court. I had no say in the process that was begun and encouraged by the first President, who incidentally was one of the quartet of original Developers and no longer resides at FSA! I think it is naive to assume that the legal representation and process for the Community and individually named Owners comes without a cost. To date we have won the Case and await Appeal from the Developer which is something of a relief, when my Lawyer informed me that a similar case some years ago did not go the way of the Community.

I am sure that those that are so vocal have some valid points but the tone and manner inwhich they like to put over their views to the general Community is devisive and unnecessary. Actions speak stronger than words, so that they should stand for a role and if voted in represent their position and our interests.

I can assure you that I am not happy having an empty apartment standing idle next to mine. A more apposite issue facing the Community is the group of irresponsible Owners plus the Developer, who have never paid their community fees. Financially I am paying for their share along with others, to keep the community ticking over.
I am saddened that certain people seem to relish in a continous angst against the running of FSA. This ongoing verbal war has made me consider selling up but I have always had a change of heart when I visit my lovely holiday home in its unique setting.

If those who are disgruntled with FSA wish to move on, I hope the property market will turn around in the near future,

Regards.

Electricity cut off

The following notice has been published in the newspaper SUR, and resent by the foreigners department of Mijas Town Hall

"Due to works in order to extend and improve the service of ENDESA, the electricity supply will be temporarily cut off coming TUESDAY, 29th of november of 2011, from 7.30am to 6pm in following areas:"

Casitas Coloradas, Carretera Cero del Moro s/n, Urb. Cielo Mijas, Urb. Doña Pilar, Finca San Antonio, Fuente Algarrobo, Urb. Pedregales, Urb. Peña Blanquilla s/n, Hotel Novotel (Puerta del Sol) and surroundings areas.

In theory, these works are to improve the area to avoid future problems.

Mario Bravo

Language exchange workshop

The Foreigners Department of the Mijas Town Hall presented last thursday their latest project, a Language Exchange Work Shop. The idea is that foreign residents that want to speak Spanish and Spaniards that want to speak English get together to converse in both languages. “First of all we need to see who is interested and which are the best areas to hold the workshops,” pointed out Ana Skou head of the Foreigners Department. “And also see if the participants prefer to participate in morning or evening workshops.” Workshops can be set up in Mijas village, Las Lagunas and La Cala according to demand. “So many people take language classes but are lacking conversation” said Skou and then added, “These are not going to be classes but an exchange of languages, where one can practice speaking with a native”.

If you are interested in participating in this project please contact the Foreigners Department by phone 952 58 90 10 or by email frd@mijas.es

and fill-in and send back attached inscription form. Kind regards.

Katja Thirion
Departamento de Extranjeros
Foreign Residents Department
Residentenbüro


If you wish to receive information by e-mail given by the Foreigners Department, please ask to be included on the mailing list.
katja@mijas.es

frd@mijas.es

AYUNTAMIENTO DE MIJAS
Plaza Virgen de la Peña
29650 Mijas Pueblo

Tel. (34) 952.58.90.10
Fax (34) 952.58.90.11

www.mijas.es

Apartment 44 for rent

Apartment 44 in Block 2 of Finca San Antonio is available for long term letting / rental. Newly furnished, with 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms, large sunny balcony, car parking, storage room, etc. Non-smoking and no pets, please !


Rent is negotiable for interested parties.


Contact Peter Butler at mdmotors@eircom.net

Court case Sagesa vs Community FSA

On thursday 6th October, the hearing of Sagesa's claim against the community was hold. Alberto Moro was defending the community point of view, basically saying that we negotiated and paid what we owed to Sagesa, obtaining a receipt saying this was the end of the claim. Furthermore, he added a fact we knew later: San Antonio Properties paid Sagesa some years ago the amount they are claiming us now. Mario Bravo was called as a witness, confirming the above details. The sentence is expected within 30 days.

Painting block 2

The painting of block 2 started middle August, and should finish before the end of September. In case you want to use the same paint, it is from Pinturas fraycar SL revestimiento fachada Valcron