New comment on Maintenance out sourcing

Friday, November 23, 2007 9:47:00 AM IST

I also agree with Krishna, I was under the impression that the monthly maintenace bill per flat will come around or below Rs.1000/- with this outsourced facility, customised to our need. But if they just want to eat up the money like that, it is better we manage it ourselves. I also would like to add the reason why I suggested it. I have seen some cases earlier, where like ours, an association was formed and some people within the association were nominated for the maintenance work. When it comes to day to day operations, it was a bit involving work with all the small - small complaints of plumbing , electricity, other repairs etc. Due to this there was a general frustration in the meetings from that group that "we are doing all the work and we also have to pay for it, while others just pay and do nothing." And also some shouting and blaming happening during the auditing on the way expenses being handled. And at the end, the work was outsourced. This may or may not happen with us. However, if we are going to handle the maintenance ourselves, then my suggestion will be to establish a process and guideline that every one has to follow.

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