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Originally Posted by calgarywinning
I am comparing the condo board to general government. That a common group of people tend to run and get elected, that regardless of platform they become the government and govern according to their own special interest. Incumbent politicians and their 'tudes are evident and abound and on display. They seem to linger and take on a holier than though attitude and forget the position is to serve.
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Serve? Wrongo - politicians get paid to deal with your crap. This is a volunteer position - you're not owed anything other than to have your bylaws managed and building managed per the requirments of your bylaws. As Ranchlands selling says - no one else even remotely steps up and the place turns into a slum. You can idly sit back and watch it slide into squalor or do something to stop it. You've chosen to do nothing. Board members are trying to protect an investment that you will also benefit from.
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Originally Posted by calgarywinning
I then go on to say that participation is a major factor for a good outcome but not everybody can be involved because of their schedule. You and a couple others argue that's bullcrap.. I disagree, I think most people sign up for condo life because they think everything will be managed but soon realized it is strata/board reliant and are disappointed because they were looking to minimize their household living management. So if your argument is you deserve to make these decisions because of the election at the AGM you are right by law.
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Sounds like that's what happened to you. You bought a condo thinking you can do what you please and clearly don't like the fact that you have Board that's enforcing the bylaws that you knew governed the place. You also are too busy to join said Board.
I don't think condo life (and being part of a community) is for you.
Lets flip this around. Pretend you're on the Board. The walls are leaking, mold is growing worse by the day. Hold a vote as to whether to do these vital repairs? What does voting no accomplish? What would you do?