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Is this right the proper way of handling guests?
Hi, I’m a swimming instructor who was invited to a private condominium to teach their children to swim.
On June 2012, the condominium management and their committee council have decided to impose a levy of 10% on the fee I collect monthly.
When I checked with the residents, I found out that they were not informed of such rulings.
My question is, if the condominium management and their committee council need to charge the free-lance teachers or instructors, shouldn’t they informed the hosts (residents) such ruling and charge the residents directly?
Taking note that the residents have right to sign in 3 to 4 guests at any one time.
Let’s not forget that we, the instructors are invited guests and why are we being harassed with such issue?
Cheers.
Dear 8 Track Mind, thanks for your reply.
I did consider increasing 10% of my instructor’s fee.
But why should I collect addition money and give it to the management?
I don’t work for them? I am not their lackey.
And I do not have contractual agreement with them.
Now they want 10%, and who know will they ask for 20% next month???
Moreover, I have garner 29 residents’ signatures to state our non-agreement to such ruling. And for that, the condominium manager has banned me from entering their compound.
Disregarding this ban, I still went into this condominium to teach.
Policemen were summoned in to get rid of me, but they can’t do anything to me since I am a guest.
Isn’t this laughable?
My Friend
3 Answers
- 8 Track MindLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
A lot of times, the folks at almost any HOA are bored to death, don't get enough sex, are fat and ugly and useless in every aspect of their lives, so they decide to take out their frustrations on anyone who is handy. I live with an HOA where this woman walking her dogs is the "reporter". I told the HOA if that woman came near my house again, they would need a lawyer. I said some other things too, but I would get a violation if I said them here. You can always tack on a surcharge to your customers, I'm sure they would understand under the circumstances, I bet they would get on the HOA really good. Good luck to you, my friend.
- ...Lv 79 years ago
It's their private property. They may well have the right they exercised. As the police arrived the law seems to be on their side at least on the issue of trespassing. Lesson learned about diplomacy. The residents should never have been involved with the business dealings between you and the management. Give them seamless customer service along with those swimming lessons next time around. For this time, you have lost a valuable contract. So sorry. Now you know.
If you would like to make changes in how complexes can charge for use of their facilities, then find out what the law is and contact those responsible for amending or changing that law. Check with your local council or commissioners for information.
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Best to you in your future business endeavors.
EDIT: If you want to salvage this account consider a written apology to the management with the offer to pay the 10%. Thank all the residents and apologize for the upset that obviously got out of hand. If they want you back be on your best behavior! Show humility and an eagerness to get on with the day by giving the best professional and personable service. If your request is denied, then, at least you tried. Good luck.
- ?Lv 79 years ago
Who owns the pool/ who maintains it. You a guest instructor and use this pool and you make money from this swimming pool. But don't wont to pay towards it's up keep. You want your cake and eat it . Don't you think that's a bit selfish and unfair?
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