Dear Mr Son,
In all fairness, I’m not sure I understand the scrutiny of your email and I’m not really sure what it is that you want us to do. Here is my response to your comments:
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Lifts: In 2010 and 2011 the lift contractor “Schindler” wasn’t doing a good job servicing the lifts. After meeting with them many times last year, those problems have been solved and the quality of service from the lift company has improved greatly and lift breakdowns are now at their lowest level since the building opened. Schindler is a very good quality lift and despite the high quality, lifts are mechanical and there will sometimes break down and require repair. Periodic breakdowns are normal for any building with lifts.
Golden Westlake staff has been trained to recognize and report lift problems as they occur. In the case which you mentioned, the lift problem had already been reported by security and Schindler had already been called to come and repair. We keep records of these incidents in the office and I invite you to come and look at these records to see for yourself. The lift was repaired quickly and restored to normal operation in a short period of time.
In review: Golden Westlake/Leonidas staff acted accordingly and properly and this problem was reported quickly and Schindler responded and repaired quickly.
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Swimming Pool: As I said in my email the other day, the swimming pool is undergoing a large renovation project to its filtration system and this work is being paid for entirely by Ha Viet Tung Shing at no cost to the residents of Golden Westlake. The contract belongs to HVTS, the workers belong to HVTS in which Leonidas cannot interfere with this work during these repairs without adding expenses to the residents.
Drainage of the pool is standard procedure for the winter to save money because the chemicals, maintenance, electricity and water costs are very high and you will see these costs when I present the budget at the AGM meeting. If the residents want the pool to be filled during the winter to keep the property more beautiful, there is a cost associated to this and if the residents accept this cost Leonidas Management will be very happy to keep the pool filled and the water crystal clear over the winter next year.
In review: 1) Leonidas cannot rightfully force HVTS’s contractor to work quicker. 2) New incoming management board can evaluate cost of keeping pool filled all year.
What has Leonidas been doing? We have regularly checking progress of work and Leonidas has given a requested final completion date of March 1, 2012. In my meeting this morning, the contractor has said that they expect to have the tile work completed this week, which if everything else is completed, we can refill the swimming pool as early as next week, well ahead of schedule. Additionally, we have ordered new pool safety equipment which will arrive soon and we have interviewed and are in the process of hiring new lifeguards and a medical professional to meet the Governments new pool safety requirements. Leonidas has been proactive in preparation of the pool’s season opening and we are ready for the hot weather by offering a safe and happy year swimming.
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Loading Docks: You reported that the loading docks are not looking good. I completely agree with this and I’m not happy that the loading dock is untidy. Unfortunately, Leonidas Management can only do little because it is HVTS who has entered into a contract with a company to install a powered lift at the East and West loading docks. This work has begun but has not been completed because upon installation of the first lift, it was determined that the lift did not meet the contractors claimed capacity and was therefore rejected forcing the contractor to redesign the lift to meet the requirements of Golden Westlake’s intended use.
Just like with the swimming pool work, it’s difficult for Leonidas to interfere with HVTS’s contractor. However, having a powered lift at the loading dock will greatly benefit the residents of Golden Westlake by making it easier to move furniture and goods, it will be safer for the staff moving trash to the rubbish area and when finished and Golden Westlake will be more beautiful and safer because we will no longer need to store the ugly orange manual lifts at the loading docks. Again, this is a project that HVTS is paying for this and is no cost to the residents of Golden Westlake.
In review: Leonidas cannot rightfully force HVTS’s contractor to work quicker.
What Leonidas has been doing? Both Lien and I have maintained contact with the contractor to remind them that we are waiting for the completion of this project. Our last contact with them was on Monday and they have submitted a new drawing which has been approved as meeting the needs of Golden Westlake. It’s now up to the contractor to build new lifts and install them. Leonidas will continue to remind the contractor that we are waiting for the installation and we will make sure the installation is done correctly.
In closing, I would like to restate that Leonidas Management has been and continues to provide a high quality management service at Golden Westlake and all of our staff is very dedicated, loyal and hardworking. I would also ask that if you have questions regarding the operations at Golden Westlake to come by our office to discuss. I have an open door policy and I can generally make time for the residents without an appointment. Our operations are open and transparent and I’m always happy to discuss anything you’d like to talk about.
Thank you and regards,
Regards,
Chris Rhoda
General Manager
Golden Westlake Executive Residences
Leonidas Management Co.,Ltd
2 Ngo Quyen St
Hanoi Vietnam
Direct 0933621917
Office +84 4 .3728 2245 / 46
Fax + 84 4 3847 3901
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Dear Minh Thu,
Thank you for this nice idea. A change in flowers is possible and something which can be discussed in the coming months. If everyone agrees, they can be changed.
Regards,
Chris Rhoda
General Manager
Golden Westlake Executive Residences
Leonidas Management Co.,Ltd
2 Ngo Quyen St
Hanoi Vietnam
Direct 0933621917
Office +84 4 .3728 2245 / 46
Fax + 84 4 3847 3901
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----- Original Message -----From: Chris RhodaTo: 'Lan Nguyen'Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:16 PMSubject: RE: Airconditioners wrongly installed/wired at 2207-2208W and action required by managementDear Ms. Lan,
My name was not on your email which you sent yesterday, so thank you for copying me with this.
Ok, so I saw some of the repair notes and I can see that there was a solution proposed to an air conditioning problem that you had previously agreed as acceptable. Since that solution was implemented last year, your apartment warranty has expired and there have been no recorded complaints that you were not satisfied with the work performed until now.
With all due respect to building warranties, Property Management cannot legally or morally make decisions over the developer (HVTS) therefore we are extremely limited in what we can do regarding your complaint. We can offer to help by submitting our comments to HVTS regarding your problem and act as a liaise by arranging an appointment for you to meet directly with HVTS to discuss.
Please let me know if you’d like us to arrange an appointment for you to meet with Ha Viet.
Thank you,
Regards,
Chris Rhoda
General Manager
Golden Westlake Executive Residences
Leonidas Management Co.,Ltd
2 Ngo Quyen St
Hanoi Vietnam
Direct 0933621917
Office +84 4 .3728 2245 / 46
Fax + 84 4 3847 3901
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From: Lan Nguyen [mailto:lann...@emg.vn]
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:30 AM
To: Chris Rhoda
Subject: Fw: Airconditioners wrongly installed/wired at 2207-2208W and action required by management
Hello Chris,
I am afraid I missed your email in the original message.
Thanks for your attention as below,
Regards,
Lan
----- Original Message -----
From: Lan Nguyen
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: Airconditioners wrongly installed/wired at 2207-2208W and action required by management
Dear Chris,This week I am only here until 4 pm tomorrow Wednesday so I realized it may be too soon for everybody to make available time, but in case this is possible we can meet at 2.00 pm tomorrow, failing this we will return to Hanoi some day after 12 March and will need to contact you again to make time.Thanks for the above,Lan
----- Original Message -----From: Chris RhodaTo: 'Lan Nguyen' ; 'Ghuri/GW'Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 3:28 PMSubject: RE: Airconditioners wrongly installed/wired at 2207-2208W and action required by management
Dear Ms Lan,
My staff did research this as I said they would and they already reported to me about your air conditioning history. Also, in the interest of full disclosure I clearly said upfront that the way you described your problem, developer input would be required. Here is a copy of my email from before TET:
Dear Lan,
You’re absolutely correct, this is the first I’ve heard of this problem and the problem, as described, will require developer input. I will have our staff do some fact checking while I’m away to better prepare this matter for review upon my return from Holiday.
Wishing you a safe and Happy TET
It would be helpful in arranging a meeting with Ha Viet if you could provide some dates and times which you are available so that an appointment can be arranged for you to meet with them.
Awaiting your reply.
Dear Ms Lan,
My staff did research this as I said they would and they already reported to me about your air conditioning history. Also, in the interest of full disclosure I clearly said upfront that the way you described your problem, developer input would be required. Here is a copy of my email from before TET:
Dear Lan,
You’re absolutely correct, this is the first I’ve heard of this problem and the problem, as described, will require developer input. I will have our staff do some fact checking while I’m away to better prepare this matter for review upon my return from Holiday.
Wishing you a safe and Happy TET
It would be helpful in arranging a meeting with Ha Viet if you could provide some dates and times which you are available so that an appointment can be arranged for you to meet with them.
Awaiting your reply.
Regards,
Chris Rhoda
General Manager
Golden Westlake Executive Residences
Leonidas Management Co.,Ltd
2 Ngo Quyen St
Hanoi Vietnam
Direct 0933621917
Office +84 4 .3728 2245 / 46
Fax + 84 4 3847 3901
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From: Lan Nguyen [mailto:lann...@emg.vn]
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 1:54 PM
To: Chris Rhoda; 'Ghuri/GW'
Cc: gwcon...@googlegroups.com; 'TING'
Dear Ms Lan,
It appears everyone, including myself, is available for tomorrow at 2pm. May I suggest that you and I meet at the management office and then we’ll proceed together to the office of Ha Viet for this meeting?
----- Original Message -----From: Chris Rhoda
To: 'Lan Nguyen' ; 'Ghuri/GW'
----- Original Message -----From: TINGTo: 'Lan Nguyen' ; 'Chris Rhoda'Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 2:28 PMSubject: RE: Airconditioners wrongly installed/wired at 2207-2208W and action required by management
Dear all,From our discussion, we will wait for your timing/schedulefor another inspection on the wiring by proper technical teams.From their judgement, we will then proceed further on therecommended solution.Please let us know at least 1-2 days in advance for the inspection date.Regards,Ting.
From: Lan Nguyen [mailto:lann...@emg.vn]
Sent: Tuesday, 21 February, 2012 7:42 PM
To: Chris Rhoda
Cc: TING; Ghuri/GW; <gwcon...@googlegroups.com>
| Có thể các cửa gió chưa mở hết ra. Hồi đầu nhà mình cũng bị như vậy, mình gọi nhân viên điện nước của HVTS lên, họ mở cái cửa gió ra là nó hết chảy nước. Bạn cứ gọi điện xuống lễ tân, và nói hiện tượng của ĐH, thợ họ sẽ lên sửa ngay. --- On Tue, 2/21/12, Huyen Thi Duong <huyen...@sapatours.com> wrote: |
----- Original Message -----From: TINGTo: 'Lan Nguyen' ; 'Chris Rhoda'
Dear Ms Lan,
Sorry for the late reply as our Maintenance Chief had a family emergency. Today won’t be possible but Thursday March 1, is ok. I will accompany staff to your apartment at 4pm March 1 to re-inspect and develop a repair plan/schedule to have the AC wiring repaired.
Please confirm that you agree.
Thank you and regards,
---- OriginalMessage ----
From: "Chris Rhoda" <ch...@leonidasmanagement.com>
To: "'Lan Nguyen'" <lann...@emg.vn>, gwcon...@googlegroups.com
CC: "'Ghuri/GW'" <Gh...@tungshinggroup.com.vn>, gwcon...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tue, Feb 28, 2012, 10:20 AM
Subject: RE: Air conditioners W2207-08
Dear Ms Lan,
I wasn’t on your send list for your last email addressed “Dear all” so my apologies for not replying sooner. In the interest of full disclosure, I am in the process of preparing a plan to execute the air conditioning repair for approval by HVTS. Another second very good option for repair was presented by Chief Engineer Mr Thanh during our Wednesday March 1, 2012 at 4pm visit and we are weighing which option is most effective and least intrusive to you as the resident/owner.
My report will be presented to HVTS tomorrow and pending their approval and authorization to proceed, I will submit a detailed work summary for your approval. From there, you and I will have to find an agreeable time to execute this work.
Thank you,
Regards,
Chris Rhoda
General Manager
Golden Westlake Executive Residences
Leonidas Management Co.,Ltd
2 Ngo Quyen St
Hanoi Vietnam
Direct 0933621917
Office +84 4 .3728 2245 / 46
Fax + 84 4 3847 3901
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From: TING [mailto:ti...@tungshinggroup.com.vn]
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 9:53 AM
To: 'Chris Rhoda'
Subject: FW: Air conditioners W2207-08
Is this correct ?
March 29th ?
---- OriginalMessage ----
From: "Chris Rhoda" <ch...@leonidasmanagement.com>
To: lann...@emg.vn
CC: gwcon...@googlegroups.com, "'TING'" <ti...@tungshinggroup.com.vn>, "'ghuri'" <gh...@tungshinggroup.com.vn>
Sent: Fri, Mar 02, 2012, 05:51 PM
Subject: RE: Air conditioners W2207-08