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I can’t bring my self to make chocolate muffins yet. I’m disgusted, and still getting my head around it all and trying to see how it can be “ok”. In my book, stealing is stealing and if you can’t be open and straight up about your reasons it’s because you know you’re being dodgy. It’s a complex and frustrating situation. Just about anywhere else in Australia, the consumer guarantee applies and it’s fairly easy to work things out fairly. This is insane. (And I used to be an environmental consultant – that was peachy compared to this situation).
I understand a business needs to be paid appropriately for the service they provide. However if it’s not clear what you’re paying it’s hard to know what is fair to expect in return or to do due diligence or know whether things are being looked after ok or not at all. SM keep a tight rein on everything, hold all the records, are not open, and prevent communication between owners. Very small and opaque committee. I understand too if people feel entitled if they’re putting in while absent investors aren’t involved. It’s very limited, short term and selfish thinking though.
There’s no way to establish if works have been done or to communicate with other owners. The building will have to start falling apart and levies go up before anyone cares.
I’m doing as advised. Being quiet and polite. Educating my self. Observing. Seeing where and ways I could help (eg. I’m going to get some quotes for maintaining part of the building that needs painting, and offer that and see what happens). And try not to be completely disgusted with people and remember they’re just human 😀