JANUARY 2022

Last Updated on Tuesday, 8 February 2022 11:00 Written by Paul Tassell Tuesday, 8 February 2022 11:00

Tenerife was put into tier 4 after a large rise in numbers of covid infections on all the Canary islands.          We have had a few cases on the complex thankfully not serious cases and we have followed strict covid rules and had the complex sanitised when we were informed and the cases confirmed.      Many people have voiced their dislike of the rules and regulations that are in force in the Canaries, we have tried to adhere as much as possible but certain owners and holiday makers were not prepared to conform “because we don’t have to do that in our country” this has been very frustrating for all that have been following the rules and also for those of  us who have been trying to get people to abide by them.

We have had people saying we need to put up more signs about wearing masks, as on the mainland of  Spain it is still mandatory by law.  We have 60 plus signs around the complex in 3 different languages and with pictures so nobody could not understand what they mean, still a majority don’t wear masks it is very frustrating. Then I get complaints there are too many signs around the Heights, I know that but what should we do !!!

The weather was nice at the beginning of the month but calima winds and rain towards the end, I must admit when you live here it is good to see some rain but we got a few years worth in a few days. There was a lot of damage in Palmar where a garage under a complex got flooded above the roofs of the cars, many cars were destroyed.

Covid regulations permitting we hope to have an AGM in May. This totally depends on numbers staying low and Tenerife getting back to tier 1.  We will know more by the end of March, if rules do not permit it may have to be a postal/email AGM but hopefully not.         Please don’t forget to make sure your community fees are up to date in March as this is our financial year end and debtors will be published in our accounts to enable us to start court proceedings at the AGM. Also you should be aware that interest is charged on all outstanding fees.

Dogs are still causing problems defecating and weeing on the complex,  this should not be happening as the rules of the complex say dogs must be on a lead at all times when in any public areas so you would think that the person holding the lead would notice when there dog has done something and clear it up !!

We are starting a program for replacing all the emergency hose reels and cases on the complex starting in March with A block, some on the complex have already been replaced so will remain.

It has been nice to see many owners here after a long absence due to Covid, it does seem to be getting back to normal but we must  still be careful to get us out of tier 4.

Take care

PAUL

DECEMBER 2021

Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 January 2022 12:01 Written by Paul Tassell Tuesday, 11 January 2022 12:01

December was a mixed month with both the weather and with covid regulations .

The month was warm and we did see a number of owners for the first time since the pandemic began.   Many were very complimentary about the complex which was very nice to hear as it has been a long hard slog to keep the place hygienically clean and looking good throughout the pandemic and so I wish to thank Jose and the cleaning staff for their commitment to the complex throughout these hard times.

COVID 19                                                                                                                                                  We started December in tier 1, this is the lowest level but still we had restrictions in the pool area and mandatory wearing of masks, half way through the month the numbers started rising and we went into tier 2, this brought about more restrictions for bars and restaurants etc.  One  week later we were  into tier 3 and the government were meeting on 24 December to decide levels for all of the islands. It was decided to leave the islands in their respective levels but they reiterated the fact that the wearing of masks was mandatory by LAW in all public places including the community areas of ALL buildings.                           On 24th December I put up even more signs around the complex in three different languages and with pictures so nobody could misunderstand them. It was to inform and remind people that masks must be worn.    The whole exercise was a complete waste of my time as on 26 December (and numerous times since) I was on the solarium in the morning and people were just not taking any notice of the signs,  the few that were wearing masks said to me that they were annoyed that so many people were flouting the restrictions and totally disregarding the safety of  other people on the complex,  I couldn’t agree more and find it very selfish.

At the end of the month we had covid cases confirmed on the complex and it was necessary under covid regulations to have the whole complex completely spray sanitised which resulted in the pool area being closed for a day.

After Christmas our numbers kept rising and we were put into tier 4, this restricts our pool area to 33%  capacity meaning we can only have 6 people in our large pool at any time.

I am looking forward to the time when we do get back to some normality with this virus but I firmly believe if EVERYBODY stuck to the rules and wore their masks and used the sanitisers etc supplied by all commercial premises we would soon see our numbers falling and the very necessary restrictions could start to be relaxed.

I wish you all a happy new year.

NOVEMBER 2021

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 December 2021 08:10 Written by Paul Tassell Tuesday, 14 December 2021 08:10

This year has nearly passed and it has been a very challenging year and a very sad one for many of us who have lost loved ones to this terrible pandemic and other causes.

Unfortunately later in the month the virus numbers started to rise in all the islands and last week we went into tier 2 along with Lanzarote, this restricts numbers allowed even more in restaurants and bars, but as in the rest of Europe and the UK the numbers keep rising and we are keeping our fingers crossed that we don’t have to go into tier 3.

As you will probably have seen in the media, new regulations have been bought in by the Spanish as well as many other Governments, you now have to be double jabbed to enter Spain and you must have a negative test to travel back to UK and other countries, it makes you wonder when this will all end.

The weather was still good through November  the nights are getting cooler but still T shirt weather during the day. We are experiencing beautiful sunsets at the moment with the skies turning red when the sun goes down.

It has been good to see even more owners coming out to their apartments after nearly 2 years but we think things will remain fairly quiet over Christmas and New year due to the new restrictions.

Yet again we have had big problems with a few dog owners who allow their dogs to defecate on the complex and don’t clear it up, we are keeping a good eye on this and if we can ascertain who the culprits are we will take police action against them. The garages are not a toilet for dogs. We must ask again if you rent out your apartment long term please have a no pets rule in the contract otherwise you could end up with a tennant who is a bad dog owner and the community would be expecting the apartment owner to take responsibility and resolve the situation which would be difficult without a no pets clause in the contract.

Please all keep safe and let’s all hope next year will be much better,

Have  a lovely Christmas and a happy new year,

Paul