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Help stop our Board Members from wasting our money. On Thursday, December 17th the Waverly Board Members voted 4/1 to pay for soundproofing between the gym and the units above. We understand the possible disturbance that common areas pose when situated near residential units. This is something we believe most buyers or tenants would consider before purchasing or renting a particular unit. For instance buying on the PH level just under compressors and motors, or in front of the tennis court would also give reason for added diligence, especially if the resident is sensitive to noise. We live in a condo with different intensities of sounds and vibrations that are particular to certain units. "Buyer Beware" is the legal standard in Florida.
It is understandable that the Board and Management want to accommodate all residents for disturbances, but at what cost to the Association? A $300,00.00 project will cost on average $750 per unit, meaning 1/1 units will pay approximately $542.00 and the 2/2 units between $730.00 to $930.00 per unit.
We want our neighbors to be happy, but do we go to these measures, and legally would this be setting a precedent to remedy future disturbances in other units? What will it cost us to quiet the hum of elevators that some residents of the upper 07 lines have complained about, or the vibration on the PH level, or future possible voices from the new fourth floor deck that may impact the privacy and enjoyment of residents using the balcony or keeping the slider open on nice days?
Under most Florida real estate purchase contracts the Buyer is afforded time for inspections of the unit and due diligence for any building related concerns. "Buyer Beware" and "As Is" are the standard in Florida, therefor putting onus on the Buyer, or the Seller if a know defect was not disclosed on Seller's Disclosure. Why has our Board made this the responsibility of all owners?
We are against the allocation of our money to fund a $300,000.00 soundproofing remedy. If the Board Members continue to move forward with allocation of money for the soundproofing job we as a group will take legal action against The Board personally and collectively.
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December 23, 2020
im still hearing from so many of you who are worried about this expense and the precedent it sets for our building. the board is staying quiet for now but we arent going anywhere until we get some real answers about where our money is actually going.
December 23, 2020
i honestly cant believe how many people are stepping up to push back on this spending. this momentum shows everyone on the board that we are paying attention and we arent going to just sit by while they waste our money.
17 Comments
I have owned 5 units in the waverly since 2005. This board is insane/bad and trying to waste millions on everything they can think of. STOP the projects!!! Hallways; soundproofing of gym, windows/balconies (replace problem units ONLY). Either someone in the board is stupid or corrupt- or both. People are going to sell their units and the reputation of the building is going to decrease. Please start acting responsibly and don’t push projects. It reeks of corruption or irresponsibility.
$300K is a ridiculous cost to sound proof the gym. And charging every unit in the building to do this after it existed as not sound prooofed for over twenty years dies not make sense.
My tenant complained about the elevators humming when they moved. If this is approved, I would like my unit soundproofed as well.
I am against any additional assessments!!
2 units.
Every standard purchase and sale agreement has a standard due diligence and inspection period of time to perform inspections, perform tests, research, etc. The buyers knowingly purchased directly above a gym, public bathroom and busy 4th floor. What did they expect? If they were negligent and failed to perform their due diligence and inspection, or even staying in the apartment overnight to see how it would be, that mistake should not fall upon every other unit owner for which to pay. Rather this sounds like an intentional decision to purchase directly above a gym, hope for the best and when annoyed with the decision (buyer’s remorse), ask everyone else to pay for it. My unit is under water since when I purchased in 2015. Since that time, peppery values in the building have continued to go down. Should I be able to petition the Association to contribute funds to my sale in order to make me whole when I do sell at a loss? Same principle.
I strongly agree with this pushback from owners. As much as I want all of our neighbors to be happy living here there are some units that might be red flags due to their placement in the building. I know in 3604 the vibration from the motors on roof rattle their dishes. I have also head from a couple owners about constant elevator noises. Buyers have opportunity to inspect units, question sellers and review building documents. Did the seller of the unit in question fail to disclose disruptions from the gym, or was it a none issue for that seller? When I served on the board we had an owner send notice from his attorney regarding landscaping that had encroached his view. Legal counsel at the time was Gary Marse. Gary’s statement rings clear today. Modifying landscaping to satisfy an owner would set a precedent for future owners claims. I see this matter with soundproofing the gym in the same way. On weekend mornings when the tennis court was open I think they started playing at 7:00 am. I would have to turn a fan on and pillow over my head if I wanted to continue sleeping. Also in winters when it gets dark early the glaring lights from tennis court shined right into my unit, making it unpleasant to enjoy my balcony. I bought in front of the tennis court and I knew that. We live in a condo and the building is what it is, like every other condo building where some units have negatives.
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Help stop our Board Members from wasting our money. On Thursday, December 17th the Waverly Board Members voted 4/1 to pay for soundproofing between the gym and the units above. We understand the possible disturbance that common areas pose when situated near residential units. This is something we believe most buyers or tenants would consider before purchasing or renting a particular unit. For instance buying on the PH level just under compressors and motors, or in front of the tennis court would also give reason for added diligence, especially if the resident is sensitive to noise. We live in a condo with different intensities of sounds and vibrations that are particular to certain units. "Buyer Beware" is the legal standard in Florida.
It is understandable that the Board and Management want to accommodate all residents for disturbances, but at what cost to the Association? A $300,00.00 project will cost on average $750 per unit, meaning 1/1 units will pay approximately $542.00 and the 2/2 units between $730.00 to $930.00 per unit.
We want our neighbors to be happy, but do we go to these measures, and legally would this be setting a precedent to remedy future disturbances in other units? What will it cost us to quiet the hum of elevators that some residents of the upper 07 lines have complained about, or the vibration on the PH level, or future possible voices from the new fourth floor deck that may impact the privacy and enjoyment of residents using the balcony or keeping the slider open on nice days?
Under most Florida real estate purchase contracts the Buyer is afforded time for inspections of the unit and due diligence for any building related concerns. "Buyer Beware" and "As Is" are the standard in Florida, therefor putting onus on the Buyer, or the Seller if a know defect was not disclosed on Seller's Disclosure. Why has our Board made this the responsibility of all owners?
We are against the allocation of our money to fund a $300,000.00 soundproofing remedy. If the Board Members continue to move forward with allocation of money for the soundproofing job we as a group will take legal action against The Board personally and collectively.
NOTE. after signing petition a donation page for the petition company itself will come up. Ignore this, it has nothing to do with Waverly or the creator of this petition.
Waverly Owners
Updates
December 23, 2020
im still hearing from so many of you who are worried about this expense and the precedent it sets for our building. the board is staying quiet for now but we arent going anywhere until we get some real answers about where our money is actually going.
December 23, 2020
i honestly cant believe how many people are stepping up to push back on this spending. this momentum shows everyone on the board that we are paying attention and we arent going to just sit by while they waste our money.
17 Comments
“Buyer Beware”. Buyer acquires an inferior unit at a discount due to an imperfection and can not rely on the condo association to remedy their dwelling. What’s next; residents requesting soundproofing daily from barking dogs or crying newborns? Where does the building draw the line? The Association is setting a very poor precedent pursuing this course of action. A capital expenditure plan is designed for building improvement that benefits all residents and not for improving individual unit imperfections.
I have owned 5 units in the waverly since 2005. This board is insane/bad and trying to waste millions on everything they can think of. STOP the projects!!! Hallways; soundproofing of gym, windows/balconies (replace problem units ONLY). Either someone in the board is stupid or corrupt- or both. People are going to sell their units and the reputation of the building is going to decrease. Please start acting responsibly and don’t push projects. It reeks of corruption or irresponsibility.
$300K is a ridiculous cost to sound proof the gym. And charging every unit in the building to do this after it existed as not sound prooofed for over twenty years dies not make sense.
My tenant complained about the elevators humming when they moved. If this is approved, I would like my unit soundproofed as well.
I am against any additional assessments!!
2 units.
Every standard purchase and sale agreement has a standard due diligence and inspection period of time to perform inspections, perform tests, research, etc. The buyers knowingly purchased directly above a gym, public bathroom and busy 4th floor. What did they expect? If they were negligent and failed to perform their due diligence and inspection, or even staying in the apartment overnight to see how it would be, that mistake should not fall upon every other unit owner for which to pay. Rather this sounds like an intentional decision to purchase directly above a gym, hope for the best and when annoyed with the decision (buyer’s remorse), ask everyone else to pay for it. My unit is under water since when I purchased in 2015. Since that time, peppery values in the building have continued to go down. Should I be able to petition the Association to contribute funds to my sale in order to make me whole when I do sell at a loss? Same principle.
I strongly agree with this pushback from owners. As much as I want all of our neighbors to be happy living here there are some units that might be red flags due to their placement in the building. I know in 3604 the vibration from the motors on roof rattle their dishes. I have also head from a couple owners about constant elevator noises. Buyers have opportunity to inspect units, question sellers and review building documents. Did the seller of the unit in question fail to disclose disruptions from the gym, or was it a none issue for that seller? When I served on the board we had an owner send notice from his attorney regarding landscaping that had encroached his view. Legal counsel at the time was Gary Marse. Gary’s statement rings clear today. Modifying landscaping to satisfy an owner would set a precedent for future owners claims. I see this matter with soundproofing the gym in the same way. On weekend mornings when the tennis court was open I think they started playing at 7:00 am. I would have to turn a fan on and pillow over my head if I wanted to continue sleeping. Also in winters when it gets dark early the glaring lights from tennis court shined right into my unit, making it unpleasant to enjoy my balcony. I bought in front of the tennis court and I knew that. We live in a condo and the building is what it is, like every other condo building where some units have negatives.
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“Buyer Beware”. Buyer acquires an inferior unit at a discount due to an imperfection and can not rely on the condo association to remedy their dwelling. What’s next; residents requesting soundproofing daily from barking dogs or crying newborns? Where does the building draw the line? The Association is setting a very poor precedent pursuing this course of action. A capital expenditure plan is designed for building improvement that benefits all residents and not for improving individual unit imperfections.