Seawind On The Bay, Jamaica

URGENT AND IMPORTANT!!!!

STRATA PLAN #63/ NEWS ADVISORY
October 10, 2017
Dear Owners,
In the past we have had to send reminders via telephone calls to persons of the due date for payment of the Maintenance and Electricity charges. This exercise has been time consuming and very often payment is not received in time to satisfy our obligation to Jamaica Public Service (JPS). We are now forced to discontinue with personal calls.
We have now been advised that effective October 1, 2017 overdue balances on commercial electricity bills will attract interest charges (See below JPS memo). Accordingly, we must ensure that JPS is paid in full by the due date of the 9th of each month in order to avoid the application of interest charges or worse, disconnection to the entire property.
In order for us to better manage this situation, and given the difficulties we have experienced with collection in the past, we are now forced to advance internal due date for payment of the Maintenance and Electricity charges to the 5th of each Month. Bearing in mind that cheques deposited to the bank usually take three business days to be cleared in the banking system; this goes also for Paymaster transactions.
Failure to honour this deadline will result in disconnection to the relevant unit(s). Kindly note that if the 5thshould fall on a Friday, we may exercise our discretion and refrain from disconnection until the following Monday. Once disconnected you are required to pay a reconnection fee of $5,000 before electricity can be restored. This change is effective immediately.
For apartments which are tenanted, it is the responsibility of the respective owner to notify the occupants of the change in due date. We will continue to send a general reminder via email/text message or whatsapp notification.
We thank you for your understanding in this matter and anticipate your full corporation.
Sincerely
The Management Committee

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
General Information 1
Increase Maintenance fees 1
Private Function 2
Notices & Reminders 2

General Information
by the Executive Committee

o Accounts over 60 days in arrears will be charged interest.
o Booking for parties must be done through the office, no matter the size of the party. Party rules must be observed.
o No loud noise before 9:00am or after 10:00pm
o Mail not collected within thirty (30) days will be returned to sender.
o Children under 13 years of age are not allowed in the pool unattended.
o The pool deck is slippery when wet. Kindly exercise caution
o Please turn lights off in common areas when not in use.
o Place garbage in the bins provided
o Replace furniture to original location after use
o Do not remove posted signs
o Keep area in front of meter rooms clear

Increased Maintenance Fees
As approved by the owners in the Annual General Meeting held on January 21, 2017, maintenance fees will be increased by 7 percent, effective April 1, 2017

The new fees are as follows:
• Studios J$ 14,048
• 1 Bedroom J$21,588
• 2 Bedroom J$28,850

Executive Committee Members 2017-2018

Petronia Brooks
Nicola Delapenha
Patricia Earl
Bonnie Hall
Sheila Hart
Anjanette McDaniel
Michael McIntosh
Diana Powers

Notices & Reminders

Property Tax 2017-2018
All owners will be required to pay his/her property tax directly to the tax office for the year 2017-2018 and beyond.

You are required to provide the revenue department with the valuation number which is 031D-4W-01-001 along with your strata lot number.

Private Functions

When hosting parties/ function on the compound please check with the office to ensure that we do not have double booking and obtain a copy of the guidelines. Required fees must be paid in full and a guest list provided for security.

The rates are as follows:-

Party Size/ # of Persons COST
1-10 No Charge
11-25 $ 5,000.00
26-50 $10,000.00
51-75 $15,000.00

Disconnection of Electricity for
Non- Payment of bills

Owners and Tenants are reminded that their invoices include a component for utilities and if payments are not received it hampers the ability to make payments for the entire compound on time.

A strict policy whereby failure to pay maintenance & electricity in a timely manner will result in disconnection of electricity to the involved unit on the 7th of each month at approximately 10:00am.

Additionally there is a reconnection fee of JA$5,000.00.

Alterations to Property
Please be reminded that any changes to the property’s exterior or visible from the public area must follow the existing guidelines and be approved by the executive committee.

Owners are required to submit their request for alterations to the office at least 2 days prior to the monthly Executive meeting held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Where possible please attach a plan, schematic or sketch of the planned alteration.

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