Condo resident expresses discontent over alleged exorbitant energy expenses
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Having hit a roadblock with excessive electrical fees, a resident of the Cebu Ultima Residences has pleaded for help from Cebu City Hall. After a power outage in February, a generator was brought in, but it only powered one out of the building's six elevators.
A week later, the board of directors called for contributions totaling P120,000 to purchase a more powerful generator. However, this hefty machine hasn't delivered a reliable power supply, routinely succumbing to fluctuations, and residents are worried about its placement at the building's entrance and exit due to safety concerns.
Our retiree resident, wishing to remain anonymous, is now shelling out over P10,000 a month – an unwelcome leap from the usual P2,500. This exorbitant billing leaves a significant dent in his income, especially as he depends on a pension.
"They keep asking for money, but it just doesn't seem to solve anything," he said to our website, Cebu.
Defense and Allegations
Susan Bernardo, from Fuente Triangle Development Corp., stated that they discontinued the power supply because of P1.6 million in unpaid fuel dues incurred after Typhoon Odette (Rai) in 2021. The building is managed by the board of directors, who have allegedly been charging exorbitant electric fees while exempting themselves from these fees.
Bernardo suggested that the developer should resume operations to settle the matter, but the offer was reportedly declined. Instead, she claimed that the BOD members have been charging inflated electrical costs to the rest of the unit owners. / JPS
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- The generator allegedly purchased fromthe funds collected from unit owners has failed to provide consistent power, raising questions about the management's decision-making abilities.
- Safety concerns have arisen due to the placement of the generator at the main entrance and exit of the building.
- The building's management has been accused of charging exorbitant fees and exempting themselves from these costs.
- TheComplainant's financial burden has escalated significantly due to the sudden increase in their electricity bill.
- The resident's call for intervention from Cebu City Hall has been sparked by the inadequate power supply and the continuous collection of fees without a justifiable explanation.
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In the dispute over escalating electrical fees, a resident from Cebu Ultima Residences has appealed for assistance from Cebu City Hall, citing the inadequate power supply and the inflated expenses. The generator purchased with funds collected from unit owners has failed to deliver consistent power, sparking concerns about the management's judgment.
Safety issues have arisen due to the generator's placement at the building's main entrance and exit, causing worry among the residents. Susan Bernardo, a representative of Fuente Triangle Development Corp., has authorized that the power interruption was enforced due to unpaid fuel bills amounting to P1.6 million post-Typhoon Odette (Rai) in 2021.
Allegations suggest that the building's board of directors has been charging exorbitant electric fees while exempting themselves from these charges. The developer's proposal to resume operations to settle the matter has reportedly been declined by the board. Consequently, the Complainant's monetary burden has made a dramatic leap, with over P10,000 monthly expenses, making a significant impact on their pension income.
Investment prospects in Philippine real-estate are under scrutiny due to concerns regarding the reliability of the energy sector and the transparency of financial dealings. This incident provides a grim reminder to potential investors of the risks associated with investing in underdeveloped or poorly managed buildings.
