MaureenM1 (PA)
Posts: 344
Posts: 344
Posted:
Need some advice...I lived in a gated community. Our gates have been non operational for three years (since the development has been built). We have been trying "unsuccessfully" to get the developer to make the gates operational and put the finishing touches (stone) on the outside of the gates. We are not a finished development, however, the builder is still advertising our development as a
"gated" community.
I am on the board and still do not get any answers. I as well as the owners in the development feel it's both the developer and the builder's responsibility. The developer wants the builder to pay the set up charge and the builder wanted to take the money out of our dues. We said NO.
We have been to the township supervisor meetings several times. At first they seemed interested and concerned, however, the last time we were there they said there is nothing they can do.
When I replied to an email from the builder stating that it's between him and the developer this is what he responded back to me. The builder is also the President of our Association and has the majority of votes.
I don’t know how many times I need to say this before it is clearly understood- this is not an ““ISSUE” between myself and the developer. The developer owned the land, he prepared the plan and received the approvals, he signed the Township Municipal Improvements Agreement (which included the gates) as the owner, he contracted with his own company to do the installation of such and he posted the financial security which guarantees the gates will be installed.
President
Should we go back to the township and if so any advice on a new strategy? Is it now time to seek legal advice? Not all the owners may want the expense. Can I proceed by myself for my own interest?
"gated" community.
I am on the board and still do not get any answers. I as well as the owners in the development feel it's both the developer and the builder's responsibility. The developer wants the builder to pay the set up charge and the builder wanted to take the money out of our dues. We said NO.
We have been to the township supervisor meetings several times. At first they seemed interested and concerned, however, the last time we were there they said there is nothing they can do.
When I replied to an email from the builder stating that it's between him and the developer this is what he responded back to me. The builder is also the President of our Association and has the majority of votes.
I don’t know how many times I need to say this before it is clearly understood- this is not an ““ISSUE” between myself and the developer. The developer owned the land, he prepared the plan and received the approvals, he signed the Township Municipal Improvements Agreement (which included the gates) as the owner, he contracted with his own company to do the installation of such and he posted the financial security which guarantees the gates will be installed.
President
Should we go back to the township and if so any advice on a new strategy? Is it now time to seek legal advice? Not all the owners may want the expense. Can I proceed by myself for my own interest?