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 ·AT&T Midwest
| Condo Assocation and Signed Agreements with Cable Provider Hi All
Been with at&t dsl since January 2005, today get the current newsletter from our Condo Assocation, and towards the end it states the Board has signed an Agreement with WOW to Service our area, and in the staging process.
What does this mean for current at&t dsl subscripers, Directv, and Dish network folks, as well as Comcast, I know with Satellite we got the FCC and OTard rules protecting us I do believe on that part.
But can they force us to switch internet providers? or will we be able to stay with at&t dsl like we are currently |
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 DraimanLet me see those devil horns in the sky
join:2012-06-01
Kill Devil Hills, NC
 ·Verizon FiOS
| It means you will be paying for WOW services in your monthly dues whether you use it or not. You can do anything you want though. I own 2 rental properties where they have basic cable included. You can choose to use that, upgrade it and pay the difference, or not use it and go with anyone else you want. All it really means is you will be paying like $25/month extra in dues. If you use the basic cable it will save you maybe $10/month. If you don't use it then you just pay for nothing so others in the association can save that $10/month.
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 KilroyPremium,MVM
join:2002-11-21
Ann Arbor, MI | reply to computerman2
You should be able to stay with AT&T, since it is DSL, and most likely you'll be grandfathered in. I will say that my experience with WOW was great, coming from Comcast. It took over three years for WOW to get to the price I was paying when I left Comcast.
I haven't been with them for about five years, but they were great back then. Personally I'd pick WOW over AT&T.
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DraimanLet me see those devil horns in the sky
join:2012-06-01
Kill Devil Hills, NC | reply to computerman2
I assume you didn't go to the last association meeting or complete the proxy? They need to vote on changes like this so you should have been able to vote 'No'. |
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| Well last meeting this wasn't mentioned, first mention of this was in the current newsletter, next meeting January 7th |
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DraimanLet me see those devil horns in the sky
join:2012-06-01
Kill Devil Hills, NC Reviews:
·Verizon FiOS
| reply to computerman2
It might have been a few meetings ago. Normally they vote to look into it. After they get prices then they vote to approve it. After that the board has to work with the management company for the association to enact it. I'd guess the original vote was 2-3 meetings ago and it just finally got enacted.
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·AT&T Midwest
| Usually our meetings are once a year, last one was in October, and then this one coming up--last meeting in October discussed was parking, and Water bill, and misc other items--NO Mention of Signing any agreement with WOW Cable then
City just got WOW Cable and Internet in the City over the Summer...
But i'll just worry about it when the first bill comes I suppose, and deal with it then.. |
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DraimanLet me see those devil horns in the sky
join:2012-06-01
Kill Devil Hills, NC | reply to computerman2
Ouch it looks like in Michigan only an annual meeting is required by law. It's quarterly for me on both properties I have with associations. |
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 ·Comcast
| said by Draiman:Ouch it looks like in Michigan only an annual meeting is required by law. It's quarterly for me on both properties I have with associations.
In Illinois, we're supposed to have them semi regularly, but we usually end up with one meeting a year when someone has something to complain about. Even then, the President of the Board is in foreclosure, so not much gets done.  |
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 MajestikWorld TravelerPremium
join:2001-05-11
Tulsa, OK | reply to Draiman
said by Draiman:Ouch it looks like in Michigan only an annual meeting is required by law. It's quarterly for me on both properties I have with associations.
Every month where I live.
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| reply to computerman2
The requirements for frequency of meetings at a Homeowners or Condominium Association would be contained in the Master Deed and By-Laws. Some documents only call for an annual meeting. |
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DraimanLet me see those devil horns in the sky
join:2012-06-01
Kill Devil Hills, NC Reviews:
·Verizon FiOS
| reply to Majestik
said by Majestik:said by Draiman:Ouch it looks like in Michigan only an annual meeting is required by law. It's quarterly for me on both properties I have with associations.
Every month where I live. That would cost a ton of money to do sending out all the paperwork monthly. I'd also contend it boarders on excessive to the point where the board could spread out issues for votes in hopes people would miss it and they could sneak stuff in. I'd take real offense to a month meeting unless voting was restricted to once a year or quarterly meetings only.
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·AT&T Midwest
| Just got the notice on the door, that WOW Internet and Phone is gonna start wiring the complex soon, and please don't remove the utlity marking flags once placed on the lawn LOL
I wonder if they try to get people with Satellites on the roof or Pole mounted if they'll be willing to pay the Early Termination Fee lol, I doubt it though
Right now we're staying with at&t dsl, and Directv Satellite |
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 CabalPremium
join:2007-01-21
Austin, TX
·Suddenlink
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said by Majestik:said by Draiman:Ouch it looks like in Michigan only an annual meeting is required by law. It's quarterly for me on both properties I have with associations.
Every month where I live. For board meetings or full association meetings? The latter would be ridiculous.
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MajestikWorld TravelerPremium
join:2001-05-11
Tulsa, OK | reply to Draiman
said by Draiman:said by Majestik:said by Draiman:Ouch it looks like in Michigan only an annual meeting is required by law. It's quarterly for me on both properties I have with associations.
Every month where I live. That would cost a ton of money to do sending out all the paperwork monthly. I'd also contend it boarders on excessive to the point where the board could spread out issues for votes in hopes people would miss it and they could sneak stuff in. I'd take real offense to a month meeting unless voting was restricted to once a year or quarterly meetings only. Board meeting once a month. Always been that way here. No paperwork to send out. No cost. Coffee and tea might cost something. Homemade cookies or whatever. A lot of women here who like to cook and bake.
Discussions on resident issues or complaints.
Usually a guest speaker such as fireman to discuss home fire safety and prevention,police discuss home safety/security,learn to use portable resuscitator,saving a drowning victim,etc. getting to know new neighbors,District Councilor visits,discuss spring bake sale and annual spring garage sale,etc.
Always something going on here.
Voting ballots on anything are mailed to each resident usually the third week of December every year.Residents are informed and given detailed info and questions on any issue months before its time to vote.Any board member running for a position will present a detailed resume.
I think there has been one or two emergency issues we had to vote on that was not in December since I've lived here.
Monthly newsletter email has the board meeting,book club,Bridge club,game night,etc. date and time along ,monthly treasury report,property manager report,board member email address,classifieds,community news,etc.
This is a large gated community.
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MajestikWorld TravelerPremium
join:2001-05-11
Tulsa, OK | reply to Cabal
said by Cabal:said by Majestik:said by Draiman:Ouch it looks like in Michigan only an annual meeting is required by law. It's quarterly for me on both properties I have with associations.
Every month where I live. For board meetings or full association meetings? The latter would be ridiculous. I don't recall a full meeting every year. Usually when they want everyone to attend they will use a nearby hotel conference room.
And there has to be a over a certain amount before they will do this.
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| reply to computerman2
In regard to Association restricting access to satellite use the Federal Telecommunications Act states:
If it is a Fee Simple Homeowners Association (meaning the homeowner owns the lot in addition to the structure) the Association cannot restrict you from obtaining a signal through the use of a dish. (location cannot be restricted)
If it is a Condominium Association, the Association can't totally restrict use of a dish, but can stipulate one can only be placed on limited common element of the owner, which is normally the patio or deck (if the unit has one). The issue with this is that from that location the dish may not have the proper ability to line up to the satellite. |
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| Well we do have it in writing that it's allowed on the roof when Directv was installed back in May 2012..so I think we're covered there
So think we're fine for the moment |
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 vaxvmsferroequine fanPremium
join:2005-03-01
Wormtown | reply to computerman2
What did the board chairman tell you when you contacted him/her about this? |
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 kontosxyzzy
join:2001-10-04
West Henrietta, NY | reply to Draiman
said by Draiman:It means you will be paying for WOW services in your monthly dues whether you use it or not. You can do anything you want though.
It is also possible that the board simply granted WOW a right of way in the development to install infrastructure to service any homes that want to subscribe. |
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