Condo V- June 2025
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Peggy Meak, Michael Storch, Adriana Foundas, Nicholas Foundas, Frank Aupperlee, Natalie Fitterman, Deana Nappi, Paul Vitucci, Laura Cash, and Steve Kubat.
Let’s get down to business
Board Elections
Ballots and Proxy forms for the Election for the three open positions will be mailed out to the people who requested them. There are three 3 term positions available, and we have three unopposed candidates who are seeking to be reelected:
Steve Bryski, Jim Garrahan, and Charlie Vaccarella
Our bylaws require a quorum for our elections to be validated, so please fill out the enclosed forms. When you receive the forms, you can either email them to our Secretary, Ann Kiss, give them to a Condo V board member, drop them off at the clubhouse mailbox, or mail them by US Postal Service. All proxies must be received no later than noon on June 10th, 2025. Ann’s email is frauknoth@optonline.net
Harassment of Condo Board of Managers members
If any homeowner, renter, or guest threatens or verbally harasses a Board Member, Employee, or Contractor, the Board may seek legal action, and a police report will be filed. If harassment involves physical threats or violence, the police will be contacted immediately. Any issues or complaints should be directed to the Entire Board, not an individual(s). Request an appointment to meet with the board, and a time and date will be assigned.
Nonpayment of common charges and bill back fees of owners
Article VII, Section 2 of the Homeowners Association By-Laws, “During any period in which a Member shall be a default in the payment of any assessment levied by the Association…..the Member’s right to use of the Common Properties including the Clubhouse and all outside amenities may be suspended by the Board of Managers until such assessment has been paid.” The parking lots and roadways are considered an amenity so the Board of Managers can restrict the Owner/Resident his/her access while he/she remains in arrears.” Cars will be towed if the Owner’s statement balance exceeds two months ‘ assessment charges, including Bill Backs invoiced (maintenance work, legal fees, fines, and fees). A lien on the property will also be filed and will not be removed until Owner Statement Balance is brought to $0.00.
Condo V backups and stoppages: who pays for what?
There has been some much-needed clarification on who pays for what when there is a plumbing issue.
Our plumbing system pertaining to the drains in Condo V is not unique within the community. Every two condo units drains are connected by a “Y” shaped pipe. Waste from the bathroom or kitchen both condo units’ waste lines are joined at the stem of the “Y”. The waste then travels down the pipe that is fitted to two other condos. They, in turn, have a “Y” shaped pipe that connects their units, and their “Y” stem connects to the” Common line,” which is the “common element” line.
When a plumber is called in due to a stoppage or backup, the plumber discovers the origin of the problem. If the problem is due to grease or wipes, found at the base of the “Y” this becomes a “shared expense” between two units. IF the stoppage is from the right or left upper section of the “Y”, the expense is the sole responsibility of the owner for the origin of the stoppage and is paid by that owner.
This is why we suggest, not mandate, that each owner have condo insurance which includes “water up/stoppage” coverage.
Because it is the “T” fitting that two units share with the main building drain, shared lines are not “common lines”. The insurance adjuster will then subjugate the claim and determine who pays for the plumbing expense. If the origin of the claim cannot be determined, both affected parties will be responsible for the claim.
Elements in use by 2 parties as joint elements are not common elements. IF a stoppage is affecting all four units, then it is considered a common element and Condo V is responsible. Condo V is not responsible for shared or separate elements.
Any damage done to the sheet rock or the owner’s contents by the plumber in order to determine the source of the backup is the responsibility of the homeowner. Once again, your insurance company should be notified.
Article VIII of our House rules, Section IV states that common elements shall not be obstructed or misused in any manner. Obstructing our pipes with grease, personal wipes, foreign objects, thus causing possible damage to Condo V common elements, such as our pipes and/or additional backups to shared condo piping, will be the responsibility of the owner (owners) of the source of the problem. The cost of repairing the problem will be assessed to this owner.
Please keep in mind that every condo has their own HOUSE RULES, and they may not align with Condo V’s HOUSE RULES. If you need any information regarding any issues you may have, you have a copy of the HOUSE RULES and can refer to the booklet. If the issue is not listed in the HOUSE RULES, you can reach out to the Condo V board members for more information.