Condo owner complains about excessive electric bill
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The resident of a condominium building in Cebu City is vocal about their support for the city hall due to the excessive electricity bills collected by the building management during a power outage in February. On a Sunday interview, May 4, the complainant stated they prefer no headaches, as the Cebu Ultima Residences on Osmenña Blvd. experienced a three-day brownout during February 5 which lasted for 27 days in total.
One generator was provided as a solution, yet only one out of five elevators in the building remained operational.
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According to the complainant, despite a week of brownouts, the board of directors of the building requested contributions from the unit owners to purchase a larger generator costing around P120,000. However, it was reported that the newly-purchased generator failed to provide a stable power supply and still faced fluctuations.
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The issue was posted near the main entrance and exit of the building, thus causing anxiety among the residents.
The complainant reported that their electricity bill increased from around P2,500 a month to over P10,000, despite no actual problem.
They voiced their frustration, saying, "They keep collecting money, but the money they say is just not enough."
In another interview, Susan Bernardo from Fuente Triangle Development Corp., the developer of Ultima Residences, stated that the building was handed over to the board of directors by Collier International Philippines Inc.
Bernardo commented that the developer had cut off the electrical supply to Ultima Residences due to unpaid electricity bills totaling P1.6 million following typhoon Odette in 2021.
Bernardo revealed that the board of directors passed on the costs of the unpaid electricity bills to the unit owners.
Concerned about this ongoing issue, Bernardo suggested that the responsibility of managing the building should be returned to the developer.
1. Infrastructure Aging or Insufficiency: The existing generator or electrical system might be outdated or inadequate to meet the building's needs, necessitating upgrades and causing frequent power outages.2. Financial Management: The building management may not have a sufficient budget allocated for infrastructure upgrades or emergency repairs, demanding contributions from unit owners.3. Regulatory or Technical Requirements: There could be regulatory requirements or technical standards that demand a more efficient or reliable backup power system, such as a new generator, to ensure safety and consistency in power supply.
Residents have concerns, such as the financial burden of contributing to a new generator, lack of trust in the building management, and questioning the priority of spending.
Without specific details about the financial management and infrastructure needs of Cebu Ultima Residences, it's challenging to provide a definitive answer. However, effective communication and transparent financial planning are essential to address these concerns and build trust among the unit owners.
- Despite living in the Cebu Ultima Residences on Osmenña Blvd., the complainant revealed an ongoing issue with frequent power outages, which led to an increase in electricity bills, highlighting a potential problem with the building's lifestyle and home-and-garden maintenance, particularly the lack of a reliable generator.
- In an effort to manage the building's expenses, the board of directors reportedly asked unit owners to contribute towards the purchase of a larger generator, but the new generator failed to provide a stable power supply, suggesting a need for improved home-and-garden infrastructure and financial management within the Philippines, specifically in Cebu Ultima Residences.
