Vista Perfecta I Owners Blog

Introducing New "Concierge Service"!

Serguei Galkine — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:38:00 GMT

By now, most you, already know that we are pretty good at what we are doing and if, up to now, we were doing property and rental management along with sales of the properties. Not everyone wants their property to be rented, but still want it to be looked...(read more)

El CODIGO DE CONDUCTA DE LA ASOCIACION DE PROPIETARIOS DE VISTA PERFECTA I

Serguei Galkine — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:15:00 GMT

Todos los propietarios, los inquilinos, los huéspedes, los empleados, los contratistas o cualquier otra persona en los campos o propiedad de los Condominios Vista Perfecta son susceptibles a este Código de Conducta. El código puede...(read more)

VISTA PERFECTA CONDOMINIUM CODE OF CONDUCT

Serguei Galkine — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:56:00 GMT

VISTA PERFECTA CONDOMINIUM CODE OF CONDUCT All homeowners, renters, guests, employees, contractors or any other person on the grounds of the Vista Perfecta Condominiums are subject to this Code of Conduct. The Code may be updated periodically based on...(read more)

Rancho/BBQ Area Improvments Vote

Serguei Galkine — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:53:00 GMT

New Page 1 Dear Vista Perfecta Owner, Further to our email about a week ago regarding improvements of the Ranch/BBQ area, we have received response from the owners of eight units voting for improvements. Owner of one unit wants the sink and table and...(read more)

VISTA PERFECTA I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION RULES

Serguei Galkine — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:07:00 GMT

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VISTA PERFECTA I

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION RULES.

RULES AND REGULATIONS, June 2010

A. COMPLAINTS, REQUESTS, & INQUIRIES

1. All requests, inquiries and complaints related to The Vista Perfecta I Condominium, shall be made in writing to the Management Company Tropical Felgate (Costa Rica) LLC Ltda at Unit No 13, Green Forest of Coco Beach, Las Palmas Urbanizacion, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

2. Names of the complainant will be held in strict confidence.

RESIDENTS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO ABIDE BY THE RULES AND TO REPORT VIOLATIONS TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD HAS THE AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY THE VIOLATOR OR BY LICENSED CONTRACTORS. CHARGES AND/OR FINES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE VIOLATOR.

B. GENERAL

1. Unit owners are responsible for tenants, guests and invites to comply with the Association's Declaration, By-Laws and these Rules and Regulations. They must send lease documents for their tenants to Management Company.

2. Unit owners, residents or any of their agents, employees, licensees or visitors SHALL NOT at any time, bring into or keep in their units, any FLAMMABLE, COMBUSTIBLE or EXPLOSIVE fluids, materials, chemicals or substances, except for household use and in household quantities. No Gas Grills

3. Kerosene heaters shall not be permitted for use within the Condominium.

4. Toilets and other drains in the buildings shall be used only for the purposes for which they were designed. Any damage to the common plumbing resulting from misuse of plumbing and/or drains in a unit, shall be repaired by the Association and paid for by the owner of the unit.

5. All association fees are due on the 1st of each month. If fees are not received in Management Office by the 15th of the month, a $25.00 late charge will be assessed.

6. ABSOLUTELY no peddlers or solicitors of any kind are allowed in the Community. Report any solicitors to the management personnel immediately.

7. Power tools shall not be used between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.

8. For Sale and For Rent signs are prohibited unless they are put up by the management company in approved format. A maximum of three (3) “Open House” signs are allowed to be posted within the development, but must be put up and taken down on the day of the open house.

9. Portable and/or permanent sports/recreational fixtures and/or facilities are prohibited within The Condominium. These include but are not limited to basketball backboards, street hockey nets, volleyball nets, etc. Organized sports/recreational activities (including but not limited to pick-up football, basketball or baseball/softball games) are likewise prohibited within the Condominium.

Condo Owners Unit Insurance.

10. Each unit owner is responsible for purchasing and maintaining standard condominium homeowner’s insurance coverage. Such coverage shall be sufficient to adequately cover all contents and upgrades, as well as general liability.

C. BUILDING ACCESS, PARKING AND DRIVEWAYS

Parking areas and spaces are designed to provide both convenience and aesthetics for residents. As in most situations of possible contention, the use of common sense and consideration for your neighbors can enhance community rapport and avoid resentment.

1. Walkways, entrances, passages and courts surrounding the building shall not be obstructed.

2. Parking is allowed in designated parking spaces only, with these spaces limited to the parking of one vehicle each. Parking in any designated “No Parking” area is prohibited. Any vehicle found parked in a designated “No Parking” area will be tagged. The first occurrence will constitute a warning. Any vehicle tagged twice will be towed. All towing charges will be charged to the unit owner.

3. Parking of commercial vehicles, defined as a vehicle with commercial license plates and/or with any lettering on its body, is strictly prohibited. Parking of boats, campers, and trailers is likewise prohibited.

4. All vehicles must have current license plates, a current registration card, and a valid inspection sticker to be legally parked on the premises.

Title 39. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, PARKING.

39:1 Parking on private property without consent; removal of vehicle; costs.
No person shall park or leave unattended a vehicle on private property without the consent of the owner or other person in control or possession of the property or for a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of emergency or disablement of the vehicle in which case the owner or operator thereof shall arrange for the expeditious removal of the vehicle.

The owner or other person in control or possession of the property on which a vehicle is parked or left unattended in violation of this section may remove or hire another person to remove and store the vehicle. It shall be the obligation of the owner of the vehicle to pay the reasonable costs for the removal and for any storage which may result from such removal before he shall be entitled to recover the possession of the vehicle.

Motor Bikes.

5. Motorcycles must park against the curb line, so as not to take up a parking space, but allows a car to also fit into the same parking space. Motorcycles, motor bikes, mini bikes, mopeds or any other terrain vehicles, shall not be parked or stored on patios.

None of these shall be driven anywhere on The Condominium by unlicensed persons. Neither shall these vehicles be ridden anywhere on the grassy areas.

6. There shall be no repair or maintenance of any vehicles anywhere on the common grounds with the exception of head lamps, flat tires, jump starting, and fluid replenishing.

7. Motorcycles require a metal plate under kickstands when parked on Association parking lots.

Vehicles per Condo Unit

8. The number of vehicles authorized to be parked on a daily basis on the common property per unit shall be equal to a maximum of one (1) vehicle per unit.

D. PATIO-BALCONY USE

Patios and balconies are limited common areas intended for the use and enjoyment of residents. They allow each resident to enjoy the outdoors in close proximity to home. However, they are visible to your neighbors and potential owners.

1. Patios and balconies shall not be used for storage of trash cans, toys, bicycles, spare tires, boxes, etc. Patio furniture must be restricted to the patio or deck, and shall not be placed on the grass.

2. Clothes, bedding, laundry or the like shall not be hung, aired or dried from windows or on patios and balconies. Outdoor clothes lines shall not be used at any time.

E. TRASH DISPOSAL

To maintain our common areas in a pleasing and sanitary condition, and to avoid extra trash removal expense which could result in higher monthly fees, it is important that all residents properly dispose of waste material in the dumpsters provided.

1. Trash shall be in tied plastic bags.

2. Trash bags shall be placed inside the dumpsters.

3. Trash shall not be burned anywhere on the common grounds.

4. Receptacles such as metal or plastic trashcans, or bags, shall NOT be permitted to stand along the outside wall of any building.

F. APPEARANCE/ALTERATION OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

It is important to safeguard the structural integrity of the buildings for our safety and security. To provide aesthetic appeal of the condominium buildings, which will help to protect and enhance their value and our investment, it is essential that their visual appearance be pleasant, standard and consistent with the architectural design. Please keep this in mind when choosing decorative items which will be visible from the outside of the building.

1. Neither the exterior of the buildings nor any of the grounds shall be altered in any way without written approval from the Board.

2. All windows and patio/balcony doors in units shall have proper window coverings (blinds, drapes, shades or curtains) within 30 days of settlement. Exceptions to the timing requirement may be made in the case of a delay in delivery, or custom drape orders requiring a longer manufacturing period. Exceptions are valid only by approval in writing from the Board of Trustees granted upon presentation of proof of order/delay from the resident’s vendor.

3. Christmas holiday decorations, including lights, and other exterior displays shall be put up no earlier than December 1st and taken down no later than January 15th.

4. Any plastic used to cover windows and patio/balcony doors for energy conservation shall be affixed inside the unit, not on the outside, and must be invisible from the outside.

5. All landscaping plans other than the Board’s blanket approval of planting flowers and mulching must be approved in writing by the Board. No flowers exceeding 12 inches in height or bushes of any type, including rose bushes, will be allowed.

6. The approved storm door style is the only one to be used. Information can be obtained by contacting the Management.

7. No sign of any nature shall be maintained in the interior of any building or dwelling unit which is visible from the exterior of any such building or dwelling unit.

8. No window air conditioners are permitted.

9. Entrance ways, patios and balconies shall be kept clean, and newspapers are to be picked up regularly.

10. Interior window areas may not be cluttered with personal items that are visible from the exterior, thereby creating an unsightly appearance.

11. The approved replacement window and sliding glass door style is the only one to be used. Information can be obtained by contacting the Management Office at 2670-1750.

Satellite Dish Receivers.

12. Over-the-Air-Reception-Devices (OTARDS), such as satellite dishes may not be installed on a unit owner’s deck or patio. Installation of such devices on common property (for example, roofs, sides of buildings and the common area around the buildings) is not permitted.

13. No structural alteration to the interior of any unit may be made without the advance written approval of the Board of Trustees. Such alterations include, but shall not be limited to, the moving of walls and installation of new flooring.

G. PETS

For those of you fortunate enough to have a pet as a companion please have some consideration for your neighbors. Dogs and cats just put outside and allowed to roam freely do not endear one’s fellow residents. It’s not very much fun to have to clean one’s shoes after walking in the wrong place, or to experience temporary heart failure behind the wheel of a car when a small animal suddenly appears directly in front of one’s bumper. Please help your pet to be a welcome member of the community.

1. Dogs, cats, caged birds and tropical fish may be kept as domestic pets, provided they are not kept for commercial purposes or for breeding. A maximum of two domestic pets is allowed per unit. Any other animals, such as livestock or poultry of any kind, regardless of number, shall not be maintained, kept, bred, boarded and/or raised within any unit or on any common grounds.

2. Pets shall not roam freely on the grounds, but must be carried or leashed and accompanied by their owners, or a designated responsible person within the Condominium common areas.

3. Pets are not permitted to soil on the common areas maintained by the landscaper. Pet owners are responsible for the immediate removal and disposal of any deposits from pets on any of the common areas.

4. Pets shall not at any time be left unattended nor be tied or chained in front of, or on the patio, balcony, behind a unit, or anywhere else on the common grounds.

5. Pets shall be registered and inoculated as required by law.

6. All pets shall be registered with The Management Company.

7. Pet owners are responsible for preventing any disturbing noises by their pets or any other interference with the rights, comforts and conveniences of other residents.

H. RULES AND REGULATIONS ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE

1. Any violation of a Rule or Regulation should be brought to the attention of the Condominium Property Manager. This may be by telephone and confirmed in writing, by any resident.

2. A certified letter will be written to the violating resident (and the unit owner, if a tenant resides in the unit) directing that the violation cease. A resident (or investor/owner) who receives a certified letter, but does not agree that a violation exists, must call the Property Manager within 3 days to discuss the situation. A lack of response will be assumed to be an admission of the violation.

3. Violations which have not been corrected will be reviewed immediately by the Board of Trustees for further action.

4. If the violation does not cease, a $25.00 fine will be imposed on the unit owner. The fine will be doubled each month until the violation ceases.

5. A unit owner in violation of the Rules is responsible not only for payment of a fine, but also for returning the property to its original status. Violations not promptly corrected will be corrected by the Association and the cost will be billed to the unit owner.

6. Fines will be added to your monthly association fees and non-payment will result in a lien against the unit.

7. A unit owner may appear at any regular Board of Trustees Meeting to discuss either a violation or fine. Management must be notified by owner 3 days prior to meeting.

8. In the event that an unauthorized vehicle parked at The Condominium is not removed after reasonable efforts to contact the owner have been made, then The Board of Trustees is empowered to have the vehicle towed.

Rancho Improvments - High Time to do!

Serguei Galkine — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:53:00 GMT

Dear Vista Perfecta Owners,
I have met a few owners of Vista Perfecta and everyone is asking to start improvements of the Rancho / BBQ area in our community.
We need to install a sink and working area in Ranch and buy a set of chairs and a table for the BBQ area.
Please see below a quote for the sink installation, Table and Chairs, BBQ Gas outdoor, for rancho common area.

Table and chairs (Patio set) one Table and 4 Chairs. Price USD$360.00
BBQ Gas Outdoor, 3 different types.
1) High Quality Gas BBQ USD$513.13.
2) Low Quality Gas BBQ USD$272.67.
3) Regular Charcoal BBQ USD$130.00.

3) Sink installation (materials and job) USD$360.00

So from here we can see proximate the cost of the rancho equipment, we'd like to recommend the choice the low quality Gas BBQ for USD$272.67 so from here we account:

$360.00

$272.67

$360.00

Total USD$992.67 this amount will be divided by 13 units so each one should pay in advance for the rancho upgrade USD$76.35

New Style furniture and appliances have arrived to Costa Rica and are available NOW!

Serguei Galkine — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:54:00 GMT

Finally, we have all numbers from the Customs here in Costa Rica and now I understand why all imported stuff is so expensive here.The Customs duties go from 34 to 47%... But finally the containers are here, in Costa Rica!You can request Inventory list for each type of condo - studio / Loft (2 bed/1 bath) and 2 bed / 2 baths.

You can see the samples and request a full inventory and pricing HERE:

http://www.1costarica.net/Furnishing_Service/page_2382793.html

Vista Perfecta I newsletter, issue 1 - We care...

Serguei Galkine — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:20:00 GMT

English Version (См русскую версию ниже)

Greetings all Vista Perfecta I owners!

We have just sent out your recent statements and I believe, you have noticed some changes in your charges since we have taken over the management from July 1, 2010.

First of all, we have fixed most of the water leaks in the water supply system.

Water bills for May and June 2010 were in excess of US$260 and everyone had to pay US$20-25 per unit.

After repairs, the total bill for July 2010 is US$77.37 which is more than 3 times less than it used to be.

Electricity Bill for common areas (pool / outside areas /laundry room) used to be in the region of US$50 (US$49.53 for June).
Now the total bill for July is US$24.53, half of what it used to be.

As a result your charge for common utilities bill is just US$7.83 for both water and electricity as compared with US$25.00 for June - more than 3 times decrease!

So, the money spent for repairing water supply system (US$62.64 per unit) in July and our efforts to use electricity reasonably are paying off.

If you have been to Vista Perfecta recently, you have probably noticed changes in landscaping. The grass is cut regularly

2-3 times a month, new plants and flowers have been planted and will grow full size by the new season.

We have a full time gardener / pool guy on the grounds and a properly equipped and trained security guard from 6 pm to 7 am seven days a week.

There's one issue we would like to raise with you. We do not have any pool-side chairs in the community at the moment and considering that there's only 5 months left beforw the high season, we would suggest to buy at least four reclinable pool chairs.

The cheapest once (white or dark green plastic) cost around US$70 a piece. They normally serve for about 2 years.

The more expensive and better looking chairs which would serve for 3-4 years cost around US$170 a piece.

So, we are talking about spending US$21.55 per unit for cheap plastic chairs or US$52.30 per unit for expensive and durable chairs.

Would appriciate your comments on what kind of chairs you would prefer to have in the community (if any).

We need a majority of 2/3 of the owners to make a decision.

You are welcome to leave your comments on any issue on the blog.

Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any questions.

Best regards,
S. Galkine
Tropical Felgate (CR) LLC Limitada

Привет всем владельцам Vista Perfecta!

Мы только что послали вам выписки за июль 2010, и я верю, вы уже заметили некоторые изменения в расходах, с того момента как мы взяли на себя управление с 1 июля 2010.

Во-первых, мы устранили большую часть утечки воды в системе водоснабжения.

Счета за воду за май и июнь 2010 были свыше 260 долл. США, и всем приходилось платить 20-25 долл. США в месяц.

После ремонта, общий счет за июль 2010 составляет $ 77,37, более чем в 3 раза меньше, чем раньше.

Счет за электричество на общей территории (бассейн / прачечная) раньше был в районе 50 долларов США (US $ 49,53 за июнь).
Теперь общий счет за июль составляет $ 24,53, вдвое меньше, чем раньше.

В результате ваши счета за коммунальные услуги на общей территории снизились до US $ 7,83 для воды и электроэнергии по сравнению с US $ 25,00 за июнь - более чем три раза!

Таким образом, деньги, потраченные на ремонт системы водоснабжения (US $ 62,64 с каждого владельца) в июле, и наши усилия, по разумному использованию электроэнергии приносят свои плоды.

Если вы были в Vista Perfecta недавно, вы, вероятно, заметили изменения в ландшафте. Трава подстригается регулярно 2-3 раза в месяц, были посажены новые растения и цветы , и к новому сезону облик кондоминиума кардинально изменится.

Мы используем садовника полный день и должным образом оснащенного и обученого охранника с 6 вечера до 7 утра 7 дней в неделю.

Есть один вопрос, который мы хотели бы затронуть с вами. У нас нет никаких пляжных кресел в данный момент, учитывая, что осталось только пять месяцев, до начала сезона, мы хотели бы предложить купить по крайней мере четыре кресла.

Самые дешевые (белый или темно-зеленый пластик) обойдется примерно в US $ 70 за штуку. Как правило, они служат около 2 лет.

Дороже, и лучше выглядящее кресла которые будут служить в течение 3-4 лет обойдутся примерно в US $ 170 за штуку.

Таким образом, речь идет о расходах 21,55 долл. США с владельца на дешевые пластиковые стулья, или $ 52,30 с владельца за дорогие и прочные кресла.

Мы будем признательны за ваши комментарии о том, какие кресла вы предпочитаете.

Нам необходимо большинство в 2 / 3 владельцев для принятия решения.

Вы можете оставить свои комментарии по любому вопросу, на блоге.

Пожалуйста, не стесняйтесь обращаться к нам, если у вас есть какие-либо вопросы.

С уважением,
S. Galkine