Hillcrest Country Club No. 15 - Condominium Association

Hillcrest Building # 15 is Our Home

October 21, 2015

Dear Residents:

Last month, there have been a number of incidents, which have occurred at our complex.  Some of these incidents present a potentially dangerous situation to everyone living here, because the very nature of the infractions impacts the health, as well as the maintenance status of our building.  Specifically speaking, this is in regards to the improper, illegal disposal of paint in the laundry room sink on the third floor; the improper dumping of mattresses at the front of our building; and the required cleanup, which was necessary after someone became nauseous in the stair well.  Please keep in mind that Hillcrest is our home, and we should all take a responsible part in the upkeep and maintenance of our condo.

When you paint your place of residence, paint supplies and disposal of paint should not be done in the laundry room sinks.  First of all, it is considered an illegal dumping of carcinogenic material, which eventually washes down to the underground water supply.  This irresponsible behavior poisons the water supply and poses an environmental threat for everyone, including animals and eventually leads to pollution. Therefore, there are rules, which govern the proper disposal of paint supplies and carcinogenic materials, so that we do not hurt ourselves or the environment. 

Secondly, someone has improperly discarded mattresses down by the dumpster.  Whoever is guilty of doing this, certainly does not have any respect for our home.  Yes, Hillcrest Building 15 is home for many residents, and we would

like to think that we share our complex with other individuals who have a sense of pride.  Discarding the mattresses outside, creates an unsightly view for all, including visitors, and displays a lack of respect for our building.

Our part-time maintenance was also faced with the daunting, task of cleaning behind someone who became nauseous in the stairwell.  First of all, we are all human and there are times when situations occur unexpectedly.  However, if you realize that you are going to become ill in the stair well, or any part of the building for that matter, the right thing to do is eventually report the incident to a board member, so that proper notification may be placed informing others of the accident.  The next thing that you need to do is to clean it up.  If you are too ill to do the cleaning, take the responsibility to ask someone to clean up the mess.  This incident presented a dangerous situation as mentioned previously, because someone could have easily slipped and fallen, not realizing, until it was too late, that there was something on the stairs.  It was also rude to our clean-up crew.  By the time they had receive notification, the odor was rancid and putrid.  Although it is their job to clean, they should not be abused. Please remember that they are human, too.

Hillcrest Building #15 is our home.  We take pride and most importantly care for each other.  Therefore, Please be in compliance with the rules, which govern our home.  They are in place to keep us healthy, safe and happy.

If there is a need to dispose of household items, PLEASE CALL MR. HUTCH AT:  (754) 423-1846 or (954) 536-1791.  ALSO, IF THERE IS A NEED FOR REPAIRS, PLEASE CALL MR. JOE AT (786) 362-0908. 

Both of these gentlemen provide services at reasonable prices.

Sincerely yours,

The Board of Hillcrest CC # 15