OOMSAPAS Announces a 36% Rate Hike for 2023
Last year, our HOA spent almost $100,000 USD on water, mostly for pools and landscaping. Last week, our Community Manager met with OOMSAPAS and learned that our rates will go up 36% NEXT YEAR!
Last year, our HOA spent almost $100,000 USD on water, mostly for pools and landscaping. Last week, our Community Manager met with OOMSAPAS and learned that our rates will go up 36% NEXT YEAR!
You may wonder why the “New Garages” project is taking so long. Turns out, this is a case study in what happens when we deal with the complexities of Las Mañanitas’ legal structure and the requirements of Mexican law protecting Owners.
from Gringo Gazette AUGUST 12, 2022 Due to a huge reduction in Covid infections, the state’s health department has announced that all restrictions are lifted in Los Cabos, Mulege and Loreto, with the exception of entering a store, bar or…
For over 15 years, residents of all 3 Phases used the common areas of all 3 Phases AS IF they were one, big “Master” condominium. Legally, though, each Phase is independent.
In an earlier Assembly, Owners authorized creation of a Cross-Sharing Agreement. At the next Assembly (11/5/2022), we’ll need to ratify it.
This is an interim report to Las Mañanitas Owners on using desal to increase water security What about our current water supply? All new hotels along the Carretera Transpeninsular between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas are required…
So, you would think that surrounded by all that water, potable water would not be a problem. Well, I am not telling any secrets when say that it is. In just about every survey of Baja Sur residents, water issues are almost always atop the list. Here are two Gringo Gazette stories with great information.
Bottom line answer: It depends. On whether you have permanent or temporary residency. On whether you generate rental income or other Mexican-sourced income. On other factors unique to YOUR situation. So our advice: talk with your professional advisors in Mexico….
This morning, Mexico’s government issued a notice that restrictive use of face masks in private and public places is no longer necessary due to the low rate of cases and the endemic state of the virus.
The railings are showing signs of corrosion and they will be removed, refinished and reinstalled, beginning now. You or your Property Manager will need to coordinate access.
Renovations and Hurricane Shutters – the Architecture Committee wants to remind everyone who plans to make any renovations or install any hurricane shutters that the work window is from June 15th to October 15th. The Remodel Application Form needs to be submitted 45 days in advance. (See the other related Rules here.)
Reserves at Las Mañanitas serve as both repository of building-specific maintenance and a sinking fund for future capital expenses per each Regime.
Not Santa Claus. Not the Fiddler. But David Alanis and contractors from three different companies: Keffer Roofing, Caselin Air Conditioning and AV Audio & Video. Here are a report and pictures of the current condition and plans.
Pets make wonderful companions but sometimes inconsiderate neighbors. They are a leading source of complaints. So, the Board has appointed a blue-ribbon Commission of Owners to review all pet policies.
Final 2021 results are available here. The $1.1 million expense budget was exceeded by only $20k — despite a $40k cost overrun for propane used to heat the pools during last year’s unseasonably cold winter.
Our property insurance is expensive. The $136k USD premium is the single largest budget item, $4k USD more than 2021. We doubled liability coverage and reduced deductibles. Here’s the full report: