September 2025 update
Last Updated on Monday, 6 October 2025 02:51 Written by Steve Dent Monday, 6 October 2025 02:51
The Heights
September 2025 update
Presidents comments.
Fairly quiet month, the kids are back to school now after 3 months off. We have an issue with children using the walkways between A and B block as a cycle track, going from one end to the other, my wife who is recovering from a fractured ankle was nearly knocked over, I have spoken to the tenant and the owner and hopefully it will now stop before someone gets hurt, we are in the process of updating the signage on the complex to make it clearer that community areas are not play areas, we had similar problems between B and C some years back.
A couple of owners have commented how nice the Solarium is looking with all the plants and flowers, thank you Nicanor.
Complex news/ issues/updates.
Nicanor has been on annual leave, and we have a temporary maintenance man ” Jesus” looking after the complex.
“A” block lift, garage level, call button was damaged and left hanging by it’s wires, which caused some disruption to people with mobility issues until OTIS could repair.
“B” block garage fire door has been replaced, the old one was badly damaged over the years, it took a few weeks from the initial ordering, to fitting, this was due to us not being informed it had to be shipped from the main land, the cost was just under 1000 euros. The walls between the two doors have been repainted to freshen it all up. The walls for “A” block garage doors have also been painted to match, it’s looking much better.
Several complaints about cats roaming the complex, messing/peeing, I spoke to an owner again last week, who told me it’s not her cats causing the problems, apparently there are 4 other cats on the complex, but we are unsure of which apartments they belong to. If anyone knows which apartment has cats please let us know.
The mobility scooter charging point door was damaged, someone had bent the door open to get access to the electrical socket, fortunately it was repairable.
There was an issue reported by an owner, about the auto lights on B2 not working, this has been fixed.
I got a call from from Clouds bar, someone had locked themselves out of an apartment, as this was a holiday rental booking from a .com company, it’s not a Heights emergency and nothing to do with us, they were advised to contact the booking agent.
Yanira our cleaner has been off on annual leave most of this month, we had a cleaner from Nicanor’s company who has done a great job.
The Ceiling in the light well by B301 has now been plastered and repainted, this was remedial work done by the insurance company from a leaking shower tray above.
C block had water problems, and was without any water for around 2 hours, this was first diagnosed by our covering site maintenance man as a pump failure, but was actually a pump gaskget, which was a relief, sometimes things get lost in translation !!.
We keep getting requests for garage keys, these can only be given to people who have a parking space ( which we verify).
The Swimming pool.
No major issues, slight leak on one of the large tanks in the pump room, this was the same tank I mentioned last year in a blog, it’s has been fixed and looks to be dry for now, fingers crossed.
Now the sun is setting earlier, we don’t have so many people using the pool after dark, so we are not having to go down so often to lock the gate .
Library open every Wednesday from 10am to 11am, located by the post boxes . Not open on public holidays. Thank you to Linda Carey, for her continued help with the library, it’s appreciated !!.
If you need to contact me, please call 683 16 54 16.
Please do not knock at my home address, I always have my phone with me. Thanks.
Emergency night / Disturbance.
Starts 11pm till 7am, you can call them on 671 14 66 16. Nothing serious to report this month. If you have a problem, please call them
What’s happening in and around Los Cristianos.
August 2025 Update
Last Updated on Friday, 5 September 2025 02:29 Written by Steve Dent Friday, 5 September 2025 02:29
The Heights
August 2025 update
Presidents comments.
We have had lots of people using the pool after sunset again this month, I have been down many times to get them out and lock the gate, on the nights I haven’t been able to, Dennis (VP) has stepped in, and his help is much appreciated.
I think the complex has been quieter this month compared to other years, perhaps it’s all the adverse publicity regarding tourism in Spain and across the Islands, I have had some calls from owners asking if it’s a problem affecting Los Cristianos.
I have some sad news, Rita Burrell from C5 passed away suddenly, I have tried to contact Peter but unfortunately not been able to speak to him, our thoughts are with Peter and his family at this very sad time.
Complex news/ issues/updates.
B block garage door has been damaged, and the locking mechanism has been removed, it’s had lots of bumps and damage over the last twenty years, and recently had to have some welding repairs. A new one has been ordered and is expected to be delivered and fitted ( which is a 2 day job) next week, the locks will remain the same, so no need for new keys.
Nicanor has managed to get the cleaning machine working again, once the new tiles around the pool are replaced, we will make regular use of it to keep the area clean.
We had an owner report that a very large dirty rat was seen running down the corridor of A1, Nicanor set some traps and the problem was solved, it’s vital that we all keep the complex as clean as possible, no leaving of rubbish bags outside your doors till the morning before taking to the Basuras, picking up any dropped food items, this will help keep vermin and insects away from the complex.
Nicanor is continuing with painting and plastering on the complex, and is in the A3 area, doing a good job.
Once again we have had large bags of rubbish dumped in the light wells by B315 and B115 ( which contained straw bedding and droppings) I have put notices up, if we can identify the apartment responsible we can issue a fine, if it’s a tenant we will contact the owner and ask them not to renew the rental contract.
Again complaints about dogs and cats, please keep your dog on a lead at all times on the complex and don’t allow it to bark and annoy neighbours, also keep your cat in, do not allow them to wonder around the complex spraying up apartment doors.
The Swimming pool.
Again people are leaving umbrellas up after leaving the pool area, these are around 50 euros each, and a lot are getting damaged, Nicanor is repairing where possible, I had a call from an owner informing me that one was on the roof of the Don Quijote Restaurant. I think I am wasting my time trying to get the message across, we have so many holiday lets on the complex, why would they care about our equipment. Some complexes have removed them altogether, leaving the apartment owners to provide their own for personal use, this might be the way to go.
The pool gate lock was completely out of the door last night 1/9/ 25, luckily it was able to be replaced, or we would have had a big problem.
Library open every Wednesday from 10am to 11am, located by the post boxes . Not open on public holidays. Thank you to Linda Carey, for her continued help with the library, it’s appreciated !!.
If you need to contact me, please call 683 16 54 16. Please do not knock at my home address, I always have my phone with me. Thanks.
Emergency night / Disturbance.
Starts 11pm till 7am, you can call them on 671 14 66 16. nothing serious to report this month.
What’s happening in and around Los Cristianos.
Celebration of the Virgin Del Carmen for the Fishermen ends 8th September at the sea front and port area.
Look out for World Tourism Day, 27th September at the Cultural Centre and sea front.
Infanta Leonora Auditorium,
10th October, Adele tribute act.
2nd November, Whitney Huston tribute act.
With thanks to Colin Kirby for the above information.
Thank you for taking the time to read this update.
Steve
The Heights July 2025 update
Last Updated on Thursday, 7 August 2025 04:50 Written by Steve Dent Thursday, 7 August 2025 04:18
The Heights
July 2025 update.
Presidents comments.
We continue to have dog problems, I have had calls about dogs barking and howling in apartments on C1 and D4.
We also have cat issues, messing on the complex, I have spoken to an owner who has 5 cats, and leaves a window open so they can come and go as they please. It was agreed that the window would only be open a few cms, so they can´t get out, a few spot checks has shown they have been true to their word so far.
A few lift issues, although nothing major. I have been to many apartments this month due to noise, and clothing/towels over the balcony walls, some have VV licenses, none of these apartments had the complex rules available, no suprises there.
Complex news/ issues/updates.
Last month I told you about a problem couple on A block, I called the owner/agent and am pleased to report about a week later they moved out, the owner was billed 60 euros for the new light fitting.
All owners will have seen a message from Etelina to provide details of VV license numbers if they have one, if you haven´t replied yet please do so ASAP. If you have a VV please display it outside your apartment, this will ensure you are not included on the illegal letting list we are compiling. We are looking to make this compulsory.
We had a problem at the pool, after an owner asked a group of women who were being a nuisance to follow the pool rules, this escalated over a few days, resulting in the owner being pushed, the police were called, but by the time they arrived, the women had disappeared into the complex. After I was made aware I made a few calls and found they were staying on A2, I spoke to them, and made them aware this type of behaviour is not acceptable on our complex. Unfortunately the contact details we have for the owner are no longer valid.
I had a call about the water machine not giving the correct amount of water, after speaking to the company, they explained that it was dispensing the correct amount, but the price of the water had increased to 1euro per 5 litres.
We are getting groups of young people renting apartments from owners, they were being a complete nuisance, I have asked several agents to up the age limit they rent out to, we will not tolerate this sort of behaviour.
I was contacted by an owner about the 2 building sites across the road from The Heights, and the noise created by the machines and the builders, I really can’t do anything about it.
The Swimming pool.
The levy for the re-tile of the pool area was included in the July community fees, we now have 3 quotes for the work, which will be discussed and decided on, we expect the work to take 3 weeks to complete, starting the last 2 weeks of November and the first week of December, the pool will close during this period.
A large pool filter is going to need replacing, we can leave this work to the time the pool is being re-tiled.
I have been locking the pool gate at sunset, after receiving pictures of people in the pool at 11pm.
People are still leaving pool umbrellas up, after finishing for the day, these get damaged if we get a strong winds over night.
Nicanor has moved the First Aid box from the toilet area, to the wall to the left of the entrance from the garage. This was necessary due to the fact the box had all the medical products taken, its now in view of the CCTV cameras so we can monitor its use.
Library open every Wednesday from 10am to 11am, located by the post boxes . Not open on public holidays.
If you need to contact me, please call 683 16 54 16.
Please do not knock at my home address, I always have my phone with me. Thanks.
Emergency night / Disturbance.
Starts 11pm till 7am, you can call them on 671 14 66 16.
What’s happening in and around Los Cristianos.
Friday 15th August, football derby between Hosts CD Marino and CD Tenerife, 8pm kick off, tickets from 10 euros at the ground.
During the month of August, World Windsurf championship in El Medano.
Beach volley ball teams from across Europe will meet at Los Cristianos beach, also at the same time there will be Art and Craft fairs offering food and wine for sale.
15th to 31st August, Extreme Circo, ( circus with a difference) will be performing each day,
tickets cost 7.20 euros to 9.60 euros, located on the waste ground by the outside swimming pool and the sports centre, visit www.extreme circo.com
With thanks to Colin Kirby for the above information.
Thank you for taking the time to read this update.
Steve