Many El Pueblo de Vera condos house owners in Hialeah informed NBC 6 they’re dealing with an enormous monetary burden because of a particular evaluation.
The rental affiliation’s secretary, Juan Gomez, says the roofs of the three buildings are in determined want of repairs.
“It’s an emergency situation. It’s a situation, really bad that we have here. And we cannot wait any longer,” Gomez stated.
Residents shared a letter they acquired from the rental affiliation that stated it might price about $675,000 to make roof repairs. It additionally stated the affiliation would start amassing assessments on Jan. 31 within the quantity of $4,687.50, and that the house owners may make funds over a four-month interval.
Condo house owners informed NBC 6 they really feel blindsided by the prices, and worry what the long run could maintain for house owners who’re aged and on a restricted revenue.
“I only make a thousand per month,” stated one rental proprietor in Spanish, fearing how he would be capable to give you the cash.
Owners say most of the individuals who name the condos dwelling are aged or have restricted revenue.
“It’s not truthful,” a girl stated in Spanish.
In December, Miami-Dade County introduced a program to help out condo owners in need with special assessment costs saying qualifying house owners making lower than 140% of median revenue can stand up to $50,000 as a no-interest mortgage.
Gomez says the affiliation has been clear in its messaging about what it might take to repair the roof.