UNAUTHORIZED DEMOLITION

A Continual Problem.

Owners Beware

 

304 GREENBRIER B- Unauthorized removals of interior walls, as well as other alterations and destructions of condominium common elements, is running rampant at Century Village. On 6/15, I received yet another report about a unit owner destroying interior walls inside of a unit. While the unit owner's contractor did pull an interior

renovations permit from Palm Beach County, he did not get prior written approval from the Board, which is required. Also, no electrical sub- permit was pulled, despite the obvious electrical work going on. A report was sent to PBC Code Enforcement, and I advised the Board President to have her Property Manager send a Violation Letter to the unit owner. This Board will also need to consult with their Attorney for guidance on next steps, and possibly a structural engineer to ensure that the building is safe for occupancy. This particular contractor, PAULO DIAS, has popped up on many of the unauthorized demolitions that have been reported to UCO. I have instructed our security contractor to stop him at the gates and direct him to UCO for screening. As best we can, UCO will alert the Board and PBC Code Enforcement of any Association where this fellow intends to work. The unit owner that employs Dias owns at least fourteen units in CV; I have instructed our security contractor to report any contractors working at any of these units. Again, as best we can, UCO will keep CV Association Boards apprised of any construction activity planned by these people, but CV Boards and unit owners still remain the first line of defense against unauthorized demolitions and construction. KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN, AND TAKE ACTION BEFORE ANY WORK BEGINS.

 

CV Associations can avoid expense and aggravation by following a simple rule: NO! No construction, demolition or alterations allowed inside units without the prior express written permission of the Board, membership votes, permits, engineering plans, and proof of contractor license and insurance. When a unit owner ignores and defies Association rules, the Association should be prepared to take legal action to enforce their rights. Association Boards should rely on their fellow unit owners to watch their buildings and make sure that no unit owner damages Association property.

GREENBRIER B- HERE WE GO AGAIN. THIS UNIT OWNER TOLD THE PRESIDENT THAT THEY WERE REPLACING A SINK. SHE LEFT OUT THE PART ABOUT DESTROYING INTERIOR WALLS, REMOVING DRYWALL, INSTALLING RECESSED LIGHTING, INSTALLING A DROP CEILING, AND REROUTING ELECTRICAL LINES. EVERYBODY LIES. DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU.

DRYWALL BELONGS TO THE ASSOCIATION. NO UNIT OWNER HAS THE RIGHT TO REMOVE DRYWALL WITHOUT THE PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE BOARD.

ALSO:  June 10 – Wellington L

113 WELLINGTON L- INTERIOR WALL REMOVED, NO PERMITS AND NO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BOARD. THE OWNER OF THIS UNIT IS A WELLINGTON L DIRECTOR. REPORTED TO PBC CODE ENFORCEMENT, COMPLAINT #C-2024-06030017.

304 GREENBRIER c THIS UNIT OWNER'S CONTRACTOR DID PULL AN INTERIOR RENOVATION PERMIT, SO JUST CHECKING THE PZB WEBSITE WOULD HAVE SHOWN THAT THE SCOPE OF WORK WAS MORE THAN "CHANGING OUT A SINK", WHICH DOES NOT EVEN REQUIRE A PERMIT. ASSOCIATION PROPERTY MANAGERS CAN HELP WITH ROOTING THIS NONSENSE OUT, BUT THEY CAN'T HELP IF THE BOARD DOES NOT CALL THEM.

 

 

                BEWARE

THIS CONTRACTOR APPEARS TO HAVE EXPIRED WORKERS COMP INSURANCE. THIS IS WHY ALL WORK IN THE BUILDING NEEDS TO BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY THE ASSOCIATION. ALSO, CONTRACTOR PAULO IS WORKING UNDER ANOTHER CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE. THIS WILL BE REPORTED TO PBC CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION.

 

 Contractor Name: 

Heguaburo, Hector Eduardo Certification No: CGC-1506480

Status: Active Classification: General Contractor

License Expiration: 08/31/2024 Insurance Expiration: 01/19/2025

Bond Expiration: Worker's Comp Expiration: 06/03/2026

Company Name: ACD Inst Corp.

Company Address: 9672 Golf State Park Circle Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33428 Work Phone: 954-614-1777