Plan, plan and plan some more

QUESTION: Is Stonewall Central a better name for the property?
UPDATE (click): 2012 Audited Financial Statements
UPDATE (click): 2013 Annual Meeting packet
UPDATE (click): 2013 Special Meeting packet

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ANALYSIS 2009-2012 (click): A CPA analysis of SOHO Central Condominium Corporation's Audited Financial Statements

The Fantasy Vision

Does everyone remember this among the wonderful ads and brochures and how about the salespeople and what they told us. I hear such fantasies continue. So after watching and remembering, cry and then laugh at the truth that is being exposed.









And, if the above is not enough and you need elevated blood pressure, here is the project's brochure.

Many posts are still issues and need to be read once again. At this main hub of postings watch for new posts and updates. Please get involved by spreading the word as to the issues here. We must document all that is taking place. Many documents need retrieval and assistance is needed in getting them scanned and posted.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Management Contract - January 1, 2015

Management Contract - January 1, 2015


It is assumed that a management contract was established in 2009.  Since documents and records of the condominium corporation are not always available, it is unknown what the date of the contract was so January 1, 2015 will be the date to watch.  Unless a new management contract is established according to the Philippine corporate code, is it to be assumed that no contract will exist and Soho Central will be without a management operating under contract?

See previous message - http://sohocentralcondominium.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-vote-for-management-contract-and.html 

What to bring in an elevator traveling kit?

What to bring in an elevator traveling kit?


Cell phone and snacks.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Elevator Status as of ~3PM Today

Elevator Status as of ~3PM Today


For all the Unit Owners who are legal Members of the condominium corporation whether you purchased pre-built, prior to turnover or after turnover, I know there are other problems with Soho Central Condominium that need serious attention but the elevators are an acute situation that are getting worse.

What was experienced in the lobby after the 30-minute journey to get on an elevator eventually heading down prior to our return at 3PM?  The current situation of only three elevators in operation.  Well, sort of, anyway.

Number 1 is out of service, Number 2 is operating as usual whatever that means, Number 3 is out of service, Number 4 only operates manually so not known who is on an upper floor waiting, Number 5 has a light with 41 meaning its new home until the mess is fixed, and Number 6 is the service elevator with unknown stops and down buttons that do not work from our experience.

Disaster.

So many complaints, so many complaints with the city, so much writing about the elevators and what has been done to give the Unit Owners as Members of the Soho Central Condominium Corporation the elevators expected?  Repairs, repairs and more repairs.  And, still no six (6) elevators fully functioning in a safe manner with full and complete government inspection with all proper certificates.  Oh, do not forget the repair needed to the entrances that were demolished.

Again, a plea for HELP!!!

Oh, why would anyone rent here?  Please let us know.  Were you told of the problems?

HELP!!! ... HELLO, WE NEED HELP!

HELP!!!

 

IS THERE A GOVERNMENT AGENCY OUT THERE THAT HAS THE EXPERTISE TO FULLY INSPECT AND GIVE A FULL & COMPLETE EXPLANATION AS TO WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE ELEVATORS?

 

HELLO, WE NEED HELP!


Some have asked about my posting and why none lately.  Well, I had other things to do and I could all day, every day write about the deteriorating conditions at Soho Central Condominium.  It is not just the elevators as far as their safety, maintenance and awful work done on repairing the entrances once some work had been done on two requiring the demolition of entrances on all floors, there are many other issues that just go on forever.

Yes, I have now had hundreds of conversations about this building and hundreds about other buildings and the endless problems.  What is going on and why were and are ads made that do not reflect reality?  Read this blog and other websites and you begin to understand the serious situation we have all suffered under.

Now, I was told why Elevator 1 was put out of service.  How many in this building have been stuck in the elevators?  How many have been in the elevators when they have dropped not just one floor but many?  How many have been in the elevators when the door opened and the floors inside and out did not match?  How many have experienced other problems with the elevators?

In 2009, the building was turned over to Unit Owners who are then Members of the Soho Central Condominium Corporation.  What did this mean?  What do the By-Laws and Master Deed mean?  What does the Condominium Act and Presidential Decree 957 and Valle Verde vs Africa mean?  Are they all just pieces of paper?  Hello, does anyone have an answer? Has anyone read these documents, fully understand what they mean and follow them?

There are two answers, Yes or No.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Question: If You Have Split Air Conditioners...

Question:  If You Have Split Air Conditioners...

have you looked at the places you believe the pipes lead from the air conditioner inside to the unit on the balcony?  I believe this is more significant for units installed for fully furnished units.  If you have had leaking, please contact us.  Please look for stains on the ceiling and walls.

We have filed a complaint and are looking to where the pipes are placed since there also seems to be a problem with the door frame leading into the bedroom of a one bedroom unit.

Rumor: All Elevators Working

Rumor:  All Elevators Working

Not so.  Let me repeat, not so.

Once again I get a text that someone was told by staff working in the building that all the elevators are working.  Not so!  Why spread this rumor?

I was also sent a text that one person working on the elevators said in jest or seriousness or frustration that they will be there for a lifetime.  Well, the reality is that this cannot take place.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

A vote for a management contract and period of management contracts up to five years

A vote for a management contract and period of management contracts up to five years

Was there a vote I am unaware of?  How is it that a contract is longer than five years given the Philippine Corporate Code Title IV Section 44?
 
...No corporation shall conclude a management contract with another corporation unless such contract shall have been approved by the board of directors and by stockholders owning at least the majority of the outstanding capital stock, or by at least a majority of the members in the case of a non-stock corporation, of both the managing and the managed corporation, at a meeting duly called for the purpose ... No management contract shall be entered into for a period longer than five years for any one term. ...


http://www.chanrobles.com/legal5title4.htm#.VCyxso0cTmI


BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 68
THE CORPORATION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

TITLE IV — POWERS OF CORPORATIONS
SECTION 44. Power to enter into management contract. — No corporation shall conclude a management contract with another corporation unless such contract shall have been approved by the board of directors and by stockholders owning at least the majority of the outstanding capital stock, or by at least a majority of the members in the case of a non-stock corporation, of both the managing and the managed corporation, at a meeting duly called for the purpose: Provided, That (1) where a stockholder or stockholders representing the same interest of both the managing and the managed corporations own or control more than one-third (1/3) of the total outstanding capital stock entitled to vote of the managing corporation; or (2) where a majority of the members of the board of directors of the managing corporation also constitute a majority of the members of the board of directors of the managed corporation, then the management contract must be approved by the stockholders of the managed corporation owning at least two-thirds (2/3) of the total outstanding capital stock entitled to vote, or by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members in the case of a non-stock corporation. No management contract shall be entered into for a period longer than five years for any one term.

The provisions of the next preceding paragraph shall apply to any contract whereby a corporation undertakes to manage or operate all or substantially all of the business of another corporation, whether such contracts are called service contracts, operating agreements or otherwise: Provided, however, That such service contracts or operating agreements which relate to the exploration, development, exploitation or utilization of natural resources may be entered into for such periods as may be provided by the pertinent laws or regulations. (n)

SECTION 45. Ultra vires acts of corporations. — No corporation under this Code shall possess or exercise any corporate powers except those conferred by this Code or by its articles of incorporation and except such as are necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers so conferred. (n)