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dr-allison,
We have no affiliation with David Martinez or Blue Penguin. Although I do see him from time to time in SJO. I would assume he is easy to find. A Corp. search will give you info on ‘Blue Penguin’. Good Luck.
For more info you can always contact me directly.Brian Hughes, Senior Partner
Monterra Developers Group LTDA, Costa Rica
International Office
Tel.: (905) 750-0010
Fax: (416) 981-7147
brian@owncostarica.comDear Al,
I have spent the better part of 2 days researching information on the properties that you claim to be yours (360 Hecs). I believe now that I have a good understanding of your situation and some knowledge of your legal disputes with your family and investors overseas. I can understand that you must be very frustrated with these battles and the victims involved as it has been going on for a such a long time. But it has nothing to do with us.
OCR and Monterra are the same company (no joint venture), OCR is the marketing engine for Monterra. We own farms in Vainilla (Tambor) and are developing there. ‘Blue Penguin’ (corporation in CR) has made claims and has shown documentation that they own your farms and have a legal disputes with your investor group.
My company is not on these properties but 1 year ago we were approached, in writing, by ‘Blue Penguin’ as an offer to develop those lands in the next few years. We still hold that paper but would not engage into it until all titles are assured – which they are not and possibly may never be.
Whether the land is yours or theirs makes no difference to me as I currently have no financial interests in it. If you ever get titles and solve your legal issues I would be happy to discuss developing those lands as a partnership but only with the true owner (if interested). Our attorneys have already been in contact with your group’s lawyer and it was actually your lawyer that ‘Blue Penguin approached us with (at least they claimed). You may want to get a different lawyer. At any rate we not involved at any level with you or them in this matter
As for the copyright of images. I will contact Leslie, your daughter (I found out that she changed her last name to ‘Lyon’ because of your dispute) and will tell her that I will not be posting any images of hers (or possible yours) based on your postings. Therefore I will remove all images even though I have permission to use them. As I keep mentioning our site is undergoing current changes anyway – you have already seen changes which has nothing to do with your quote below.
Quote: “All images which previously illustrated that the 360 hectare area of land was purportedly owned by OCR, have been removed from the “Our Properties” section on OCR websites on September 5th 2007, although it is fair to assume you are already familiar with this action before you elected to respond to this chat board thread.”
One more thing – The style in which you write these posts sounds very legal and official and can easily mislead the common person in thinking that my company is involved in some huge legal issue – which it is not nor ever will be. This has been a tactic used by character assassinators and can easily be posted on any high published web site – I hope this was not your intention but it may have that result. The internet is a great medium but it’s down fall is that anyone can post anything.
Brian Hughes, Senior Partner
OCR Properties Group Inc.
International Office
Tel.: (905) 750-0010
Fax: (416) 981-7147
brian@owncostarica.comDear Al,
Not sure what you motive is here but it seems that you are eager to make accusations and statements on this BB.
We are not currently in any joint venture partnerships nor are we acting outside of any moral, ethical or legal codes/issues. As I stated clearly our website is undergoing some changes particularly within our galleries. I also stated that we have permission to use any and all images you claim to be proprietary to you. ALL images on our site show property we own, develop, have option on and have purchased. So once again, you will need to be more specific on which images you feel are not in keeping with our company. The 360 Hec parcel that you are referring too is actually made up of 5 separate fincas and many images have been taken from some of these properties that we have development rights over. If you are in a dispute with any of these individual properties then our lawyers will naturally inform us and make recommendations. I will state that we will never be involved with any property that has possession complications. Every client of ours visits our properties and their selected lots. Our site plan section of our website clearly shows our properties currently offered for market. Every client is entitled to all supporting legal documentation through our office and our attorneys office.
I am aware of all aspects of my business but am not aware of yours. My first introduction to you is on the BB and therefore I cannot accept anything you say as fact only opinion. It would have been easier to call you directly had you posted your phone number as I have – or provided more contact information. You have chosen to air your opinions on this public board to solve a situation which is obviously important to you. Therefore, once again I have provided my contact information and our companies attorneys information so that you can properly channel your concerns.
Personally I think that your copyright issues are understandable – if true – but you need to demonstrate this. Your daughter, Leslie Lyon said (in writing) all images were taken by her and you claim by you – this is the first I’ve heard of this. Maybe you should speak to her about this issue and have her request the removal. I will gladly do so. In any case my photographer has been in Tambor and photographed our properties and some future developments. These images are current will replace many on our web sites shortly.
Al, you now seem more interested in posting negative opinions about my company and are less concerned about copyright. This is surprising seeing how you have property near my developments and plan on doing business in Tambor. To me it would seem more prudent to get along with your neighbors if not for business reasons then at least for common courtesy. My company is transparent to our purchasers and if at anytime we are in conflict with any person, business, issue or matter – we solve it.
I believe there has been enough said on this matter but if you chose to continue with these posts then please have the professionalism to display you phone and/or direct contact info.
Brian Hughes, Senior Partner
OCR Properties Group Inc.
International Office
Tel.: (905) 750-0010
Fax: (416) 981-7147
brian@owncostarica.comDear Al,
I asked you to contact me directly concerning these issues but you have chosen to post on this BB for whatever reason.
To address your concerns I will point out it was your daughter Leslie who has claimed to have photographed these images and has given us permission to use them. Her partner David (whom you are aware of) and Leslie both entertained a joint venture with my company to develop the land you speak of (360 Hec’s). Under the circumstances and with the current land dispute that you are part of we decided against that partnership. This is where and why the images are posted on our sites and will naturally be removed as we are not going forward with joint venture at this time.
Copyright – I also understand that you are in a web based entertainment industry and are aware of copyright and intellectual property rights but I do have written permission to use all images posted on our sites. As you obviously disagree that these images are yours and not you daughters then I would suggest that you have her send my company and email stating that fact and those images will be removed immediately. Within the next 2 weeks then entire section will be updated and those images will be changing anyway.
Pertaining to this quote “Also under “Property Research” you show a copy of a land registry document covering property owned by Carlos Barrantes. By doing this there is implication that you own this property. Why not show the Land Registry document for the property OCR actually owns?”
This is a generic section of our web and is used by many property seekers and not just our clients. It does not imply nor state that this is our property but simply is used as an example to illustrate what potential buyers should look for. However you idea of displaying our own doc.s is a good one and I have already made recommendation to change it. Thank you for your advice.
I wish you success with your project in Tambor.
Brian Hughes
(905) 750-0010Dear Al,
My company is not involved with the land purchase you mentioned however thank you for the notice. As for our web site images, to my knowledge we have permission to use any images on these/our sites but if there are images you feel are not compliant please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Brian Hughes
International Office (905) 750-0010
Tambor Office (506) 820-5899Shelley,
Our company has been valuable in providing clients and services to many developers in Costa Rica and it’s simply our evolution to move on and into Tambor. Our Engineers, Topographers and Builders have decades of experience in CR. Our success is collective and is not from one source or person. Sales, Marketing and Seminars are only one aspect of the process. Land acquisition, Setena applications and other permits / approval processes are equally as valuable. We are entering our 7th year in CR RE and our 1st year in Tambor. Phase 3 will begin this September 30th and have acquired more prime ocean view RE for phase 4,5,6 coming in 2008.
Our seminar information and presentations are accurate and do not display info or photo’s as you suggested. I would ask you to be specific with such comments – refer to our website or attend another seminar – all seminars are posted on our site.
Competition is a normal part of business and inaccuracies go with that.
For accurate information please feel free to contact me directly or visit our web site. Or simply post your phone information and I will call you directly.Regards,
Brian Hughes
Tel:(905) 750-0010
http://www.owncostarica.comDear Members,
Re: reply to message posted ‘Apr 02,2007 1:33 PM’
Our attorneys in Alberta have provided ample information to us regarding RE securities laws there. They have also been in direct contact with the governing RE and Securities Board to insure our compliance. We will take every step necessary to insure our legalities in all area of business.
The ‘Jan. 30th 2007 Quote’ that you posted was written in attempt to discredit us. It has no merit and for the most part is untrue. It was written after my company announced (Jan. 25th 2007) that we were no longer proving clients to this developer because of personal and professional reasons. It should not have been posted publicly as it’s libelous and carries legal ramifications to the author.
For any further information, please feel free to contact me directly.
Brian Hughes, Senior Partner
OCR Properties Group Inc.
International Office
Tel.: (905) 750-0010
Fax: (416) 981-7147
