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our co-op pays for our super's car insurance. the car is not owned by the co-op - it is the super's personal car. he probably uses it for building business 1x a month or less. i don't know why we pay this. anyone else pay for the super's car insurance?
Join the Conversation Comments (3)seems that the board had no idea either. very concerning.
Big car accident = guess who is liable? This is his personal life - his personal property. And, no, he should not be (or claiming to be) using the car for building business. How did this happen? What else is this Super up to? Are you paying for long distance phone service? Is he doing contracting jobs on the side? Is he billing regular overtime? You should do a forensic examination immediately.
My first reaction was that "you are kidding, right"?
But after further reflection I was reminded that my co-op pays an additional $.50 per hour on top of the union regular contract (we have a special contract with the Union) that allows flexibility with the work rules. For example, it allows for a little extra painting here, cleaning there and etc which when added together save the co-op from engaging contractors for small but necessary jobs.
You may want to inquire if the paying for the car insurance gives the co-op the benefit of something else in return before you come to a conclusion.
Good Luck!
You may want to inquiire if the paying for the car insurance gives the co-op the benefit of something else in return before you come to a conclusion.
Good Luck!
I would lobby the shareholders for a special meeting to remove the board. This makes no sense, and I'm sure the super's union would agree.
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This is completely inappropriate. What other things did this Suepr talk yoru board into approving?? You might have a very naive Board.
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