Wednesday, September 16, 2009

BF Homeowners short-changed


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n BF Homes, the developer’s intransigence is legend! There is therefore a need to fast track the installation of the water system.
Homeowners are not exactly overjoyed with the prospect of shelling out P38,200 (each household) and relinquish their rights in favor of Maynilad on the Distribution System and the interconnecting lines being constructed. Worst, they have to execute the corresponding Deed of Donation in favor of Maynilad.
By losing ownership through donation of the water distribution system, homeowners could be digging themselves another problem if and when Maynilad, a private entity, losses its concession.
The cost of the subdivision lots sold include all costs such as roads and parks, open spaces and other improvements. Homeowners are short-changed because the developer reneged on its commitments. It is unfair when homeowners are made to pay again for the water system and donate it to a private concessionaire.
There is no sense of personal honor of keeping one’s word anymore. We have become a society of Pontius Pilates, washing our hands of responsibilities as he did. Yet a man who does not keep his promises is not a man; he is a weasel.

1 comment:

jobert said...

HLURB is the venue to settle this issue. Developer installs all water system pipes and Homeowner pays for the connection fee to Water company servicing the subdivision.

Its not clear why one should pay for the water distribution system unless the old one is not functional anymore and a new one is needed. Then a new one has to be installed but cost will have to be agreed upon by parties concerned. It is better to donate it to relieve the homeowners of the maintenance cost of the distribution system.