I am a trustee of an old, brick building. When I became a trustee in 1996, the former trustee had embezzled thousands of dollars. Bottom line we were in the red and then just squeaking by for many years. We are finally building up a reserve account. We have been able to save money because I have done a lot of work myself (painting, minor repairs, improvements). I also acquire numerous bids for any project we need done. Problem is an owner of about 3 -4 years (married an owner) that has the following understanding: "Is it my understanding, that no owner should be doing work on the outside of our building without approval? Can I just paint where and when I want?" What prompted this inquiry is that I had work done on the back of the building. During the work 5 painted, granite columns were scuffed up and also had new paint on them from the job. This looked unsightly; was not part of the proposal, so I painted all the columns and the lintel myself. As well as painting the rod iron grill work that covers 3 very large windows and the private entry door. The panels, columns and rod iron work were all painted the same color as before. The painting I did was meticulous. I hear comments from my neighbors all the time that I am the prettiest building on the street. The owner's husband that has made these complaints are, to me, so absurd, I don't know how to address his complaints. I am at my wits end with his cockeyed way of looking at things.
