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| From: | SP52948 owner |
|---|---|
| To: | SP52948 Lot 209 Robert Brown |
| Subject: | Lot 209 secret claims for gas usage whilst having undeclared second gas connection |
| Date: | 16/10/18 20:00 |
Firstly, I apologize for contacting you but I think your email dated 22 November 2014 gives me the right to respond.
This is the last time you will hear from me, unless you want to have a constructive, open-minded, and fair discussion on this or any other matter related to proper management of this complex.
I am always open to talk.
Back in 2014 you sent an email to a few people representing SP52948 with your complaint that you felt "kind-of-threatened" by me.
Over time, the history tells us who was right.
a) Owners of townhouse 209 enjoyed secret benefits by claiming reimbursements for private gas usage whilst having undisclosed second gas connection for heating.
One example was for period between 1 March 2013 to 29 May 2013 in amount of $112.39.
All evidence found so far shows that townhouse 209 did not report it in self-assessment audit by BCS Strata Management on 13 May 2014.
And owners of townhouse 209 did not pay prescribed fee of $220.00 plus 10% simple interest per year for second gas connection...
b) Owners of townhouse 209 claimed water and gas reimbursements for private water and gas usage in inequitable manner, and without all townhouse owners enjoying the same benefits.
Townhouse reimbursements had (and still do not have) any real relation to the expenses owners in buildings pay for water and gas usage. They are unjust, unfair, oppressive, and cannot continue without the rebalance.
Regards,
From: Lot 209 Robert Brown
Sent: Saturday 22 November 2014 12:17 PM
To: Bruce Copland
Cc: Russell Young
Subject: For Your Attention
Importance: High
I am writing to you in regard to the allegations made by Lot 158 that I am unfinancial for AGM 21014. I have no objection to this being presented at the forth coming AGM. I have also cc'd Russell on this matter.
I understand Lot 158 is a co-owner resident of a single lot within SP 52948 and has no authoritity within the Owners Corporation (OC). I also understand that Lot 158 has an unsuccessful track record in a series of similar past claims against the OC and is seen by some as continuing to cause trouble.
Firstly, it should be pointed out that water and gas usage rebates were a documented legitimate part of SP 52948 at the time of purchase of my townhouse and were clearly stated in the associated Strata Report at that time. It is my understanding these rebates have never been recinded and are still legitimate. They are therefore a condition of townhouse ownership and have no bearing on outstanding strata levies which may occur from time to time due to individual circumstances.
Secondly, as all townhouses have private separate meters for gas and water, a metered rebate scheme is practical and easily managed within the Strata Plan as it is fair, traceable and doesn't impact on any other owner's water or gas usage. An identical rebate scheme is not practical where common metering is in place, as is the case in the tower blocks. If Lot 158 is not happy with this arrangement he may well be advised to sell his apartment and buy a townhouse.
On assessment , Lot 158 claim against me, and other townhouse owners, is absurb and is based on a formula that has no credibility or substance. As such Lot 158 published claim is in serious breach of libel.
After consideration of consequences of Lot 158 claim againt me , if it is not withdrawn I will be forced to approach the Owner's Corporation for future direction of this matter.
Robert Brown
