Building Management Hawaii August/September2013 - (Page 38)
On Site
An Exercise of Tolerance
Clear house rules help to live in harmony.
W
e live in a very individualistic
world today, but when living
in a condominium, being in close
proximity of people is inevitable.
With such closeness, things such as
a crying baby or a barking dog can
disturb a neighbor’s living conditions.
The exercise of tolerance by all
residents is essential to keep and
improve healthy intergroup relations.
Tolerance is a virtue needed to
live together peacefully. My favorite
definition of tolerance is from the
United Nations Education, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
In its Declaration on the Principles
of Tolerance, UNESCO offers this
definition of tolerance:
“Tolerance is respect, acceptance
and appreciation of the rich diversity
of our world’s cultures, our forms of
expressions and ways of being human.
Tolerance is harmony in difference.”
When choosing to live in a condo,
At BMH, we know that managing property in Hawaii isn’t easy.
For that reason, we’ve donated this page to you! We invite you,
and your peers, to use this page as a forum to address common
problems and share insights—helping you do your job even better.
In this issue, we call on the expertise of Fernando Bastos,
ARM®, the general manager of Allure Waikiki. Bastos was
recently awarded the 2012 Residential Building of the Year
Award (high rise, 250-349 units) by the IREM® Hawaii Chapter.
it is implied that residents should
not cross certain limits. They should
know the boundary lines at which
they comply. The Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs)
and board resolutions set certain
rules and regulations to minimize
problems and to guarantee a level of
harmony among residents. It is a vital
document for property managers to
properly manage an association.
The house rules maintain all
aspects of condo living and should
be revised and updated periodically.
They should reflect current
association’s conditions; otherwise
you may have a difficult time
managing the association. In fact, it is
essential to have appropriate building
documents for a healthy quality of
life in the condominium. Good rules
are needed for the civilized use of
common areas such as pools, sport
courts, entertainment rooms, gyms,
barbecues, saunas, playgrounds,
hallways, elevators, stairs, traffic
corridors, garages, access ramps,
bike racks, etc. Rules should also
be in place for remodeling, living
with animals, waste collection, and
guest parking for visitors; as well as
regulations stating specific penalties
and violation fines.
There is an old saying from the
19th-century, originating from a
preacher called Jean-Baptiste-Henri
Dominique Lacordaire, that goes:
“between the weak and strong, is the
freedom that enslaves and the law
that liberates.” This signifies that it is
better to have clear rules put in place
that allow the best use of the common
areas for all residents, while setting
limits that prevent neighbors from
unintentionally harming one another’s
living experience.
Fernando Bastos, ARM®, the general manager of Allure Waikiki.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Management Hawaii August/September2013
ROOFING Top 3 Roof Savers
Mix It Up: cool roofing, wood shake and solar reflective shingles
Townhomes Cool Off From The Top Down
What’s Trending & Why? Smart and sunny solutions
White Out!
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Stone Meets Metal For Lasting Roofs
Project Complete: When a project goes right, everyone is happy.
PLUMBING Safe & Simple Drains
Project Repipe
Saved From Spots: Small Things can make a big difference
Repiping With PEX
LANDSCAPING Emerging Trends
Irrigation: Too Much of a Good Thing
On Site: An Exercise of Tolerance
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