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@Bewildered Owner said:
- The building manager is a part time contractor and also an owner
Look forward to your reply
Still Bewildered
Hi Bewildered,
I have one suggestion if the OC does engage this building manager who is also an owner. I would suggest that appropriate safeguards be put in place to ensure that the OC is getting proper value for any work done.
A block of units I was involved with did engage an owner and it worked very well but I have heard of stories where OC’s have been either short changed or the building manager/owner being accused of misconduct.
In the block of units I was involved with formal procedures were put in place whereby independent quotes were regularly obtained for all work done by the owner/manager. The independent quotes should not be obtained by the building mangager/owner. Such action safeguards both the building manager/owner and the OC from claims of favouritism and financial mismanagement.
I realise that my comments do not go to the initial issue you raise, however, feel that in terms of transparency they are important.