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backsoon, on 2010-03-27 08:17:54, said:
I can speak only about my own experiences for the past 3+ years. Not in BKK, in the provinces. A beautiful highrise condo of over 100 units. On the beach. Sweeping views. Quiet country location. Solid, quality construction. About 25% foreign owners. Built in 1997. Good value for money. No regrets about buying or living there...
But... Management firmly in developer's family hands. For the first 10 years NO Committee, practically NO maintenance. 3 years ago on my demands a Committee formed, still in the same hands. Managing Co cum Juristic Person still in the same hands.
The way I see the situation, - this will never change! TIT!
But... Management firmly in developer's family hands. For the first 10 years NO Committee, practically NO maintenance. 3 years ago on my demands a Committee formed, still in the same hands. Managing Co cum Juristic Person still in the same hands.
The way I see the situation, - this will never change! TIT!
Just noticed this entry.
The responsibility for the maintenance and general well being of a condo is that of the co -owners. They organise themselves to form a committee(this to be done within 120 days from the official opening day of the condo). The committee appoint a manager. The committee detail the policies and procedures that the manager must undertake. The manager reports to the committee.
I am the committee chairman of a Condo in Pattaya. The condo is just 3 years old. We replaced the developer/manager/juristic person and as from 1Sept 2010 have a management company to run it for us.
The manager in your condo can be changed at any time. The 10 year contract ,I suspect is illegal.To start the process you will require 20% of the co -owners(as measured by voting rights) to arrange a meeting. At this meeting you will 1) Elect a special representative and 2) Organize a letter to be sent to the current Juristic person requesting a meeting . You will need much more information than I detail here. It just needs the will of 20% to have the 1st meeting and then 25% to have a 2nd meeting (ie a EGM) . The manager is replaced at this EGM.
The 1st thing to do is to get a copy of the Condo Act.
Note: If your committee in not registered with the Land Office -then it is not legal.
You will need professional advise. The management company that now runs our building provided the professional help for us. The whole process for the change cost about 10 ,000 baht
Good luck
