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
Learn MoreThe 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
Learn MoreMay and June 2025 update
Last Updated on Thursday, 3 July 2025 09:06 Written by Steve Dent Wednesday, 2 July 2025 04:51
The Heights
May and June 2025 update.
Presidents comments.
First of all, apologies for the delay in uploading the monthly blog, I had it all ready to load early June just before we went back to the UK, unfortunately my laptop hard drive failed and everything on it was lost. I had to buy a new laptop and redo the May blog, so I decided to combine May and June as one blog.
A big thank you to Dennis who stepped in to cover the President role for me, and did a fine job, with no issues.
People are still allowing their dogs to crap on the ramp leading up to the garage entrance, you people disgust me, if you must have a dog then make sure you clean up after it, it´s not fair on our cleaners.
Again I ask all owners who rent their apartment out long term, to include a no pets clause in the contract. It will help the complex/cleaners, and probably keep your apartment in better condition.
At last all owners with a VV license, will have their community fees increased by 20%. Can you as owners, make sure you have a set of complex rules in your apartment, myself and the committee are dishing these out like sweets, when we ask your guests do you have a set of rules in the apartment they always say NO.
Thanks to all those who attended our 2025 AGM, you will already have seen the minutes from Etelina. It was a good positive meeting and the voting went well, see you again next year.
Complex news/issues/updates.
We had another car set on fire on the 7th May, in the early hours, the police took CCTV footage, but I don’t think it would have been much use to them.
We had some vandalism to A block garage door, the soft close mechanism was bent down to the door, and had to be replaced, also B block garage door had the latch forced back into the lock, so it stayed open, so we are looking at installing some cameras in these areas, we must have some deranged people living amongst us.
We had the Basura area refurbished, Nicanor did a great job both inside and out, cleaning and repainting the floor tiles. It looks 100% better.
Our first aid box located by the pool, has had most of the contents taken.
We have a replacement kit, but we may have to resite it, so its visible by one of the cameras.
Can I ask if you are having a delivery and need the large gate opening, can you make it between 8am and 1pm please. This gate needs to be opened carefully, it’s on a runner on an incline, and it will open very quickly and come off it’s runners if it’s not controlled.
We have new bike racks installed in the postal area for people to use, B block bike rack area had no more room available.
We had a call to let an ambulance on to the complex, a young man in his early twenties was found laying on the floor by the water machine, he had broken his ankle, he didn’t want to go to hospital, he wouldn’t say how it happened.
I got a call about a couple on A block who were having a very loud argument, I am not The Heights policeman, if you are worried things are getting a bit out of hand, then call the police yourself. This couple also hung a large soaking wet blanket over the balcony, this allowed water to run into an emergency light fitting which short circuited, and ruined the unit. We have also had complaints about weed smoking from this apartment. The management company or the owner of the property will be paying the bill for the light unit.
Owners/residents on A1, may have noticed that the communal corridor lights are now automatic, they each have a PIR sensor, that detects movement ( similar to all the top floors of the complex ), this is an experiment, if its a success we will roll it out to the rest of A block, and then to B,C,D blocks, which will save on the complex electricity bill. If we get negative responses, we can revert back to the old system. Your feedback will be appreciated.
On the 25/6 we had a major power outage, no lifts, water, or internet, this was due to emergency electrical repairs, 29 metres of a large electric cable had been stolen during the night, and they had to shut down certain areas of the street in order to repair/replace it
The Swimming pool.
I had a call from someone in the pool area, apparently a man was smoking weed, so I went down and had a word with him, he denied it was weed, he apologised, and said he didn’t know it was a no smoking area, perhaps we need some more signs. Residents and owners are quite within their rights to tackle anyone breaking our complex rules, we are all responsible for our complex !!.
It’s getting to that time of the summer when the pool is going to be very busy, as we all know Running/Diving/ large inflatables are not allowed, the rules are there for all to see. Can all owners remind their guests of the rules, again a set of complex rules in your apartment is a must have. You can remind people of the rules if you see they are not being followed.
As per the AGM, we all voted to re-tile the pool area, apart from 2 people,
all owners will share the costs, which is a one off payment of around 70-80 euros.
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.
Emergency night / Disturbance.
Starts 11pm till 7am, you can call them on 671 14 66 16.
Nothing major to report this month/ last month, just the usual, people not following our complex rules !!!!!!!.
What’s happening in and around Los Cristianos.
Lots of concerts throughout the year, at the Infanta Leonor Auditorium in Los Cristianos, visit www.Arona.org
Thank you for taking the time to read this ( very long ) update
Steve
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