Homeowners file suit against 'Windy City Rehab' hosts | GMA

The suit seeks $1.4 million in damages for repairs. “Windy City Rehab” host Alison Victoria says she has addressed the homeowners’ issues.
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[@lilliejohnson3450]

The reality of it is, they used gorilla glue to build instead nails, bricks & mortar. Reality stars doing engineering projects, expect an epic fail.

[@bradmitchell4936]

Mike Holmes is the only contractor (TV personality) I would trust completely to rehab a home right

[@barbarasoutas4510]

Why?

[@barbarasoutas4510]

I have seen his show many times

[@emanuelandrewsiii4160]

Facts! Mike's show scares the shit out of me every time because has crushed many dreams during the inspection, but then comes back and makes it right for them.

[@mariagreen1354]

Exactly

[@felsenruh]

@Teresa Mack He's had a couple of shows; one is "Holmes on Homes". He's a Canadian contractor.

[@TimTams_64]

That's what happen when designers who know nothing about construction do a reality tv show.

[@hockeyheather3321]

Key word: Reality Tv. I know someone who was on an HGTV show and the main character/Host...is filmed doing a couple things, but for the most part, they hire a local contractor and their crew. This individual who everyone thought was so involved, sat on their phone off camera for hours on end, only filming short segments of doing actual work. This could be hammering a couple nails into something, or scraping paint, putting up 2-3 tiles on the wall, then the camera cuts out and the contractors and crew finish the job. We were asked to be there to help, and we spent 5 days sitting there "just in case". We did a lot of trash/garbage removal, cleanup, etc. Not much else. It's not what you think.

[@felsenruh]

@@hockeyheather3321 From the homeowner's point of view I don't mind it if the "famous host" doesn't do beans as long as the contractor(s) doing the work demand meticulous work from their crews and follow or go beyond building codes.

[@hockeyheather3321]

felsenruh yes I agree but the original poster is referring to the designer doing the contracting is what I’m reading.

[@sadebarnes8064]

Her business partner is a contractor

[@davidhunternyc1]

I'm actually shocked that HGTV sponsored this show. They too should've done their homework on Alison and Donovan. If HGTV overlooked their credentials doesn't this throw into doubt all of the other home improvement shows on their channel? Apparently, the homeowners who bought properties from this show are all suing. HGTV is being sued too. I've been researching the problems that happened between Alison, Donovan, and the city of Chicago. According to buildings department records, “Windy City Rehab” projects violated city code by: Working without permits at 11 different properties. Working beyond the scope of pulled permits at 11 properties. Failure to comply with safety codes related to issues such as electrical wiring. In early April, two different electrical code violations were issued at one property. Failure to contact the city to obtain certificates of occupancy at two different properties. Hiring workers who are not licensed, certified or registered by the city at 11 properties. Lying on a permit application at 11 properties. Failure to correct a substantial “defect, error or deficiency” at one property. Performing work that poses an “immediate or imminent threat” to the safety of workers or the public at 11 properties. This list is extensive. For Alison to go on TV and cry crocodile tears that she didn't know wreaks disingenuous to me. According to Alison she is "just the designer." She is just the designer visiting every property and she is not aware that she and Donovan hired workers who were not licensed and certified? Hogwash. Both Alison and Donovan were cutting corners to maximize profits and she knew what she was doing. Since Alison's name is tied to the LLC she is responsible for knowing. I don't doubt Donovan stole money but how could he steal over $800,000 and Alison not know about it? "He's the finance guy and I'm the designer" isn't going to cut it. Now that the owners from previous properties are suing Alison & Donovan for shoddy construction is again the fault of both. Alison was working without permits at 11 different properties. She can't feign naiveté. Alison was a willing a culpable party to the infractions. Alison and Donovan were penny wise but pound foolish and they got caught. Still, I hope that Alison will learn from her mistakes and that those workers whom have not gotten paid will be well compensated. Don't just think about yourself, Alison, think about all of the other people your misbehavior affected.

[@pbentsonable]

Almost every design show be it houses or cars or whatever is fake and has issues. It’s just made pretty for tv. Wake up!

[@jessicalt4121]

Portrayed by actors???

[@antoniojohnson3925]

Contractor did the work not them. The contractor is insured and is liable especially if there is a warranty in place. Gonna be hard to sue though if they had an inspection .

[@queen_j1422]

During renovations there is usually an inspection during and after. I'm confused. I love these shows, but it's unacceptable! People actually do pay money for these renovations, so why not do it right?

[@davidhunternyc1]

I'm watching Windy City Rehab and I've been researching the problems that happened between Alison, Donovan, and the city of Chicago. According to buildings department records, “Windy City Rehab” projects violated city code by: Working without permits at 11 different properties. Working beyond the scope of pulled permits at 11 properties. Failure to comply with safety codes related to issues such as electrical wiring. In early April, two different electrical code violations were issued at one property. Failure to contact the city to obtain certificates of occupancy at two different properties. Hiring workers who are not licensed, certified or registered by the city at 11 properties. Lying on a permit application at 11 properties. Failure to correct a substantial “defect, error or deficiency” at one property. Performing work that poses an “immediate or imminent threat” to the safety of workers or the public at 11 properties. This list is extensive. For Alison to go on TV and cry crocodile tears that she didn't know wreaks disingenuous to me. According to Alison she is "just the designer." She is just the designer visiting every property and she is not aware that she and Donovan hired workers who were not licensed and certified? Hogwash. Both Alison and Donovan were cutting corners to maximize profits and she knew what she was doing. Since Alison's name is tied to the LLC she is responsible for knowing. I don't doubt Donovan stole money but how could he steal over $800,000 and Alison not know about it? "He's the finance guy and I'm the designer" isn't going to cut it. Now that the owners from previous properties are suing Alison & Donovan for shoddy construction is again the fault of both. Alison was working without permits at 11 different properties. She can't feign naiveté. Alison was a willing a culpable party to the infractions. Alison and Donovan were penny wise but pound foolish and they got caught. Still, I hope that Alison will learn from her mistakes and that those workers whom have not gotten paid will be well compensated. Don't just think about yourself, Alison, think about all of the other people your misbehavior affected.

[@Emerica.]

Allison was also screwed over. You probably know this by now. It was Donovan. He was stealing from Allison, he would lie to her about what needed to be legitimately done and just keep the money

[@alterna21]

I don’t understand, wouldn’t the buyers have an inspection done before they closed on the house and wouldn’t the inspector realize the roof wasn’t redone and that the shower leaked, etc? Are they able to close on a house in the middle of renovations? If that’s what they did then that was ridiculous. What about the city inspectors? If you change the plumbing or other things they have to sign off and wouldn’t they notice a shower leaking? WTF happened here?

[@andreaf5765]

Sounds more like they bought the house then did renovations?? Either way someone messed up big

[@socialitenoel]

They were supposed get it inspected beforr paying thr final balance on the renovations... at least that how it usually goes.

[@stephaniehowe0973]

Inspectors dont do what you think they do.

[@jwbmw6084]

I've never known a city or county inspector that wasn't in the contractors pocket. Inspectors are not going to help AT ALL.

[@marilynnscorner345]

EXACTLY !! what is happening is the couple is going through buyers remorse !! If you actually go look at the episode, they never wanted this house to begin with. The entire signing off on this house was hold off for MONTHS....b/c the buyers wanted to do their own inspection. These ppl are full of shit. I have no doubt they caused them damages themselves to get out of paying for the house. This house isn't even a year old...The couple is the problem here, NOT the contractors or the host. Go look at the episode and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. These ppl are full of shit !

[@WhitleyonYoutube]

How weird is it that I’m watching this show on tv now and it pops up on my KZbin 🤨😳

[@eattherich9215]

'This was their dream home' that they did not have professionally surveyed. 🙄

[@BeulahRWalker]

Gentrification gone Wrong....

[@VsLeo1]

Oh dang... I always wondered if there were things happening behind the scenes once the shows were over but figured the network would jump on any issues real quick as that’s their bread and butter. 😱

[@VsLeo1]

Jeffery White thats interesting! I’m sure there are lots of consent and release forms being signed.. which makes me wonder if these people even have grounds on suing. 🤔

[@CJohnson19121]

1.36 million dollars, that house need to be able to pick up your dry cleaning, do your grocery shopping and get the kids from daycare.

[@mariee.5912]

Not in the city. In NYC, that's in bedroom apartment in a good neighborhood.

[@laurafedora5385]

I’ve only seen one episode and realized they had no idea what they were doing. At the end she was left with a home she was trying to sell way over market value, because their construction costs went way over budget, due to them not doing a proper inspection. (Like fixing a totally rotten/leaky roof AFTER they’d started finishing! It was obvious the roof was bad had they bothered to look. They got a big rain storm and had to repair what had been damaged inside)

[@miyaanderson5836]

Yup saw it too and said the same thing. Hated it because I did use to like these types of shows like fixer upper and this one being based in Chicago was a first in awhile but...jeesh she’s so clueless it made for bad television 😑

[@mlopez5393]

They’re getting sued for that house too 🤣

[@eattherich9215]

Victoria Alison Gramenos always wanted to push the build to meet her artificial timetable.

[@king.zachalot]

​​@@mlopez5393The dumb bitch; is actually one of GODs people; everything is always misconstrued; the contractor/s issues - had nothing to do with her; since been replaced. Keep your ignorance to yourself; since all - y'all do - is consume resources. Bitch trying to change lives and keep shit beautiful; what y'all doing except for exploiting eachother for resources(not excluding sex). Give me a barf-bag - you bottom feeders.

[@marytaite3109]

The problem is that they rushed alot of work for the sake of the show.

[@mh.4664]

I remember when we had problems after moving into a house we had built. In our case, the plumber didn't seal the drain in the bathtub, which caused it to leak into the downstairs back hallway. I called the contractor, and the plumber came out that day to fix the problem. The water stain on the ceiling was fixed three months later. Everything was fixed eventually.

[@user-vy9xv9zd2i]

How come we, the public never hear about this"fat flake" until something like this happens? For years I thought she was the grestest Greek since Zorba!

[@misterhot9163]

So why didn’t the homeowners bring in their own home inspectors?

[@marilynnscorner345]

They did bring their own inspectors, these ppl are full of shit ! go look at the episode

[@MM-sf3rl]

“If it’s a dream I don’t want it...If it’s a dream I don’t want it...I tell myself” Janis Joplin

[@willish0ggarth290]

I hope the public really doesn't believe these shows are above the board

[@lydiasykes824]

House's are TOO close together.NOT WORTH THE MONEY...NO WAY!!!

[@michaelcoffey8404]

You must be some knuckle dragging swamp creature, property costs more when your neighbors can read and have all of their teeth lol

[@cbridges1202]

If they hired professional contractors and not I learned this from my uncle types u wouldn’t have this problem. But of course u hire the cheapest contractors and all of his cousins.

[@MsToiBox]

We are going through this now. We don't know who to contact. The seller won't respond. The roof leaks,the porch is not even on a concrete foundation, the floors are damage because of leaks, rain comes in from the front doors, the floors are slanting. After selling us the building they removed the AC out of the building and they won't respond. The list goes on and on...we don't know what to do. We've been trying to get this resolved for over 1 yr.

[@RM-bf7to]

Really bad that the bathroom flooded the house. 😳 Flips are dangerous. We had no idea we were buying a flip. Big Problems. Read tax records when researching properties.

[@jimgriffith2940]

100k in repairs needed. Let's use for.1.4 million. Welcome to why insurance rates are so gosh awful high.

[@WhatIsKenDoing]

What have we learned here, kids? Perhaps tv stars don’t make the best contractors, hmmm???

[@jav9069]

OMG I know exactly where that house is, I had no idea it went for 1.3 million. That's shocking this usted to be a working class Latino neighborhood. These days the neighborhood is predominantly White, but still the majority of the people who live in this neighborhood are not able to afford a house for that price tag. I always wondered what these people do for a living to afford million dollar homes, private school for their kids, high end luxury cars. They can't all be doctors! Gentrifiers will pay ridiculous amounts of money for anything!

[@dudeseriously57]

So you would rather have the house and neighborhood be a run down gang infested SLUM than to have so called gytrication come in and fix it up. GTFOH clown

[@jav9069]

@@dudeseriously57 when did I say that? You should learn to read! Clearly you have anger issues! TROLL! IDK what part you did not understand neighborhood is predominantly white and they too can't even afford this house! Dumb ass!

[@HELL0NESSA]

Yeah gentrification has ruined so many of these neighborhoods. Instead of investing in the people that already live there, they force the people there our , build a bunch of garbage units and homes and sell the overpriced junk to white suburbanites. 😒

[@jav9069]

Hi@@HELL0NESSA, I like my neighborhood. I must not be making my point clear, the original comment is not about gentrification, the only reason I mentioned what the neighborhood used to be was to compare to today. I just questioned what these people do for a living to pay for +$1million homes because most of the "early gentrifiers" can't afford a house for that price tag either. The people buying these homes are not all doctors or high end lawyers, and if they have a business what is it the sell? Sometimes I wonder if they're doing something illegal.

[@jav9069]

@@HELL0NESSA to be fair many of the original home owners decided to sell because well yes white suburbanites where offering them huge amounts of money for their homes; way more than they were worth. Some of them ended up moving to other states or outside cook county where they have bigger homes; the stereotypical home Immigrants dream of when they come to America. My former neighbors/friends took the offer and moved to Orlando, and they are living the American dream. They do not miss the old neighborhood at all. Beautiful home, large yard, and pool.

[@dudeseriously57]

I thought that was the purpose of a house inspection before you move in or am I missing something.

[@eileenmcdonald3162]

Nope you didn't miss anything. They were the idiots

[@michaelcoffey8404]

Do not trust that a home inspection is for the buyers benefit, that is for the banks benefit. It only takes a weekend class to call yourself a home inspector

[@marilynnscorner345]

you're not missing anything. These ppl DID do an inspection. They held up closing for months because they wanted their own ppl to inspect. These ppl are having buyers remorse and full of shit !

[@eattherich9215]

@@michaelcoffey8404: the only purpose is to satisfy the lender that the property will cover the mortgage should it need to be repossessed.

[@kiemgallagher9670]

House rehabs are tricky, there are excellent flippers out there that do the job properly, with quality materials, reputable contractors, etc. but sadly, as flipping houses has become increasingly popular everyone thinks they can do it... that's when you get flippers that use cheap junk materials, cut corners, pick contractors that give them the lowest quotes not caring if they are reputable or not, etc. then whoever buys that property is stuck with a million issues. I've even heard of flippers doing modifications that require a permit WITHOUT acquiring the permit first... that becomes a huge issue for oblivious buyers.

[@Bobrogers99]

For "reality TV", the work just needs to LOOK good on camera. What's behind that new drywall is anybody's guess. The program has a schedule to keep, and if permits and inspections are going to delay things they will try to do the work without them. As long as nothing falls apart before taping the show is complete, that's all they care about.

[@kiemgallagher9670]

@George L I realize that, HOWEVER... a home inspector only checks for things like structural, foundation, HVAC, electrical, plumbing... a home inspector DOES NOT look at say... cabinets, tiling, flooring, fixtures, lighting and how cheap it may be or whether it was properly and professionally installed or not. Also, if a home is newly renovated and NO ONE has lived in it since the renovation, some issues will only appear after some use, like if a bathtub was not properly sealed... those moisture issues and potential mold will only become apparent in time. Plenty of examples of issues that are not apparent at the time of purchase and will not be detected or even within the realm of things a home inspector looks for... that is why flippers who do the work cheaply are so dangerous, especially for new and young buyers who are not experienced enough to know what to look for and the difference between professional work and work done cheaply.

[@eattherich9215]

@@kiemgallagher9670: 'a home inspector only checks for things like structural, foundation, HVAC, electrical, plumbing... '. Those are the important things. Everything else is fixtures and fittings with any problems going back to those keystones of the build.

[@kiemgallagher9670]

@@eattherich9215 An improperly installed faucet, for example, can cause devastating and VERY costly damage to your property. A cheap light fixture is not only a fire hazard, it can also cause damage to your entire home's wiring which can be very costly to replace. An improperly sealed window can let moisture in and cause mold to grow, which is not only life threatening but also costly to solve because not only are you going to have to get rid of the mold, but you're also going to have to check ALL windows and doors in your home and potentially have to reseal or even replace some of them, if not all. Those are only a few examples of things you consider unimportant that can cause devastating and very costly issues... so maybe not unimportant at all.

[@1taylorgibson]

I used a roofer endorsed by the Mike Holmes on Homes show and suffered a flood where my insurer sued the roofer and won and i recovered my deductible plus damages.

[@renam3456]

Can’t blame Alison, she is the designer, Donovan is in charge of the construction aspect of the building!

[@redrobin7638]

I feel so bad for them!

[@quinnnewberry9977]

That is why you get a home inspector. People do not spend money on them and expect the house to be completely fine.

[@shelly1432]

Oh wow😱 Those homeowner's need their home fixed ASAP...

[@grimformation]

At the end of the day... they went in and put an offer in the middle of the project. Even tho that's not uncommon u cant put pressure on contractors just becuz $$ is on the table. I flip homes. I know the temperature.

[@suzettetanen]

Never liked it, much prefer Home Town, they seem like they know what they're doing and care about the people they renovate homes for

[@lynnwilson2615]

Another of their shows had a similar situation but can't remember which one... "Love it or List" I think... maybe...

[@LeaDesigner]

Wether there are huge problems like a shower leaking into a downstairs room or simple design flaws like a pedestal sink in the master bath(no storage), buying a flip can be risky. It’s so easy to overlook things that will end up bothering you on a daily basis when you are overwhelmed by an updated seemingly perfect space.

[@specialone678]

That was dumb if them for not checking the contractors while they work on your house. First of who pays the full amount up front for a renovation or whatever you want to call it.

[@rosedemure5072]

Wow..well that’s disappointing to hear. This was one of my favs on HGTV. Her designs were so beautiful. I really believe that they put unrealistic timelines on the rehabbers for production purposes and to fulfill their contracts with the show and the result is corner cutting, band aid fixes and rush jobs. No excuse for the flippers but HGTV should care more about the integrity of the work and really giving people what they think they’re getting when they do purchase an HGTV home, instead of the razzle dazzle that falls flat once the cameras shut off..smh

[@Psylliumhead]

It’s unbelievable that people take these beautiful classic homes and bastardize them into modern pieces of crap.

[@Angie_bae]

THEY USED FAKE HOMEOWNERS😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anton48103]

They paid $1.36 Million BEFORE the reno was completed, then moved in and have an approximate $100K (allegedly) worth of damage. Yet, they're suing for just over $1.4 Million Dollars? Sounds like they just want the house for free, and as far as the unfinished roof or leaky windows how did this get past the City inspection? Sounds sketchy, but that's America for you where people like to file somewhat frivolous lawsuits.

[@TamiGoldmann]

They don't want the house and are asking them to buy it back and reimburse them the 80K they spent on repairs. All the windows need to be installed correctly and a whole host of other problems.

[@anton48103]

@@TamiGoldmann did you read the conditions of the lawsuit by way of reading the actual court documents?

[@GH-bf4gh]

Im always skeptical of the HGTV FAST HOME REHABS

[@marilynnscorner345]

this rehab was not fast at all, it took over 6 most. go watch the episode. Entire homes are built in less time than that

[@GH-bf4gh]

@@marilynnscorner345 6 months 6 years AGAIN THE HOUSE IS LEAKING WHATS YOUR POINT? IT WASNT DONE PROPERLY. IF U GO ONLINE U CAN ALSO LOOK UP ALL THE COURT CASES PEOPLE HAVE AGAINST THEM (HGTV) DIFFERENT SHOWS HAVE LAWSUITS.....SO GOOD DAY MAM

[@marilynnscorner345]

@@GH-bf4gh My point is these ppl are full of shit w/ their lawsuit. THE PPL WHO ARE IN THIS EPISODE (STAY FOCUS, IF YOU CAN)They had their own inspections done on the house and if their own ppl said it was then it was ok ! (AS ANYONE DUMBASS WHO BUYS A HOUSE, THIS IS THE"NORM" TO HAVE YOUR OWN FREAKING PPL INSPECT ! OK, MOVING ON...) the ppl they need to be suing is the ppl who THEY themselves hired to do the inspections.. !!!!! Now WTF is YOURRR point !! ?!?! You DO realize, that these home renovations on TV..IS IN TV FREAKING TIME DUMBASS !! 😂😂😂 Like I can't .......Ppl can't be that damn stupid, too seriously think that they are doing real time renovations in an hour episode 😂😂😂😂.I....can't lol. What you see on an episode is in fast motion, it has to be edited and all that stuff...This particular episode the renovations took OVER 7/8 most because of the buyers. So before your go shit talking things you have no clue about, do your research....Thank you very kindly and have a great day... (I don't need your irrelevant response lol👍✌️👊)

[@bernadetteoverby5291]

I love Alison and this show. Hate d 2 learn of this poor situation

[@rebeccahancock7406]

I always said she does not keep the Chicago style and work seemed below mandatory standards.

[@Homeinspectorsny]

The buyers got googly eyed on trendy finishes.I compare these home show renovations to fast fashion brands like Zara and H M.Buyers buy with their feelings and emotion.I inspect lots of flip homes and find the quality mediocre o at best but mostly poorly done.Remember folks all homes are sold as is with exception to new home builds.I feel somewhat sorry for these people but some problems should be expected when buying an older home.

[@deathblade909]

Sigh.... People hire an architect.

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

Nothing is real anymore .

[@ForeverrDiamondyt]

Lmao who did they hire to build the house??? I remember this episode 😂

[@zdfrelix5]

I would love for Alison to design my home, she has great taste & style. Sorry her business & partnership didn't work out but after all she's the designer not the builder. PS Alison I love your work & what you stand for and I pray your talent & services prosper greatly, love you.

[@eattherich9215]

Her work is cliched and without a proper understanding of the rooms she ruins. Her answer to everything is to go BIG, so you have rooms with giant fireplaces or doors that are out of proportion to the room, and who uses a barn door to hide a television?

[@marilynnscorner345]

I remember this show and I remember the owners itching and moaning from the beginning about the house. First, they wanted the house before it was done. Then they wanted to negotiate a price BEFORE it was done. Then THEY wanted to change ALL the original plans around. THEN, they wanted to change some MORE stuff AFTER it was done. THEN after it was, they didn't want to pay !! These ppl are crazy !! I have no doubt that all the damages that were done to this house, they did themselves , b/c they had buyers remorse from spinning the money. These ppl NEVER wanted the house and they took these contractors and the designer through pure hell. Not to mention, AFTER, they came to an agreement on a price, the BUYERS are the ones who kept stalling. I'm telling you. The buyers are the one who messed this house up !! It should be written that IF....a buyer want to buy a house BEFORE it is done, then THEY need to provide their own contractors ! I hope the shows countersue their tales.......

[@kingalex29339]

Yeah honestly the buyers were weird ass people

[@latayaM]

But there are being sued by two other couples 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@armandob.castenelli3525]

HGTV should have a disclosure, "Accept the assistance at your own risk." Sounds like this couple knew what to do for free rent.

[@how2snewhomeownerguide111]

Lol guess this is a "reality show."

[@kourtney101]

😁😁😂😁😁

[@kristinesharp6286]

It would be more appealing to the masses if she took some of the post war ranches built and put a second floor on them. Am watching the black painted house in Bridgeport. She ruined that house with the pant. The brick looked in good shape. What was she thinking? Now it’s an eyesore.

[@not6709]

How do toy spend this much money, and not get a home inspection?

[@johnnolan5579]

So if they say they are out of pocket $100,000, why are they suing for $1.4 million? Only the lawyers get rich.

[@SoCal90755]

Oh hell no! I hope they win and then some!

[@judemelroses9920]

Wondering if the property is still worth 1.36 Mil.

[@bethj714]

Glad their suing.

[@JPlovesmusic]

All these shows are fake lol. Happens over and over.

[@danahughes2239]

Actors?🤔

[@lajeanmaker3271]

Right 😭

[@noko8891]

Dana Hughes I’m so shook. Had no idea that is something a show would even do lol how weird!

[@danahughes2239]

@@noko8891 Exactly!! And it seems like a lot of trouble to go through. 🤔

[@barkralph]

Right! Totally weird! I’m so shock. I feel like a grade schooler who’s told told me Santa Clause isn’t real

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

Right! _Actors_ ....you don't say

[@manunited3188]

Reality tv always has an evil underbelly

[@specialone678]

That is crazy

[@QueenCityHistory]

They take beautiful old homes, gut them and make them cheap ugly modern tract homes

[@Bobrogers99]

On most HGTV presentations, the TV personality does a few things on camera and the bulk of the project is done by hired contractors. This isn't the only program being sued for shoddy workmanship. The work needs only to look glitzy and glamorous, and once the taping of the show is done the owners have to deal with it. Sometimes it's a good deal and sometimes not.

[@Simlicity09]

Geesh that’s horrible

[@yessi110]

I love Alison design style.

[@twiston43]

Nice on the surface, still got rotten walls...

[@rachaelworley4847]

LMAO. It's funny when you think about it. I've watched the show before and had to change the channel because her voice got on my nerves

[@MaksimIzer]

"honey i found a "plumber" on craigslist, that can also do the windows! for half the price of the other guy!"

[@eattherich9215]

Reminds me of the couple over here in the UK who hired someone who was basically a plumbing contractor to build out a basement. The house collapsed causing the loss of two flats and damage to adjoining buildings.

[@catherinenelson4162]

Cheaters never prosper.

[@quincyjones5676]

Why are there so many bad contractors out there?

[@heyjude4842]

I have noticed that they blow thru the house a find everything they don’t like, so why continue on? I also don’t like that if they find out you have x amount of money to spend, that is exactly what they will spend and then come up with unexpected problems. No thanks Property Brothers

[@migzchevy22]

All show no go..

[@MrDekontee]

I'll fix for $20 and a bag of spice Doritos.

[@PlutoTheGod]

Who the fuck doesn’t have an inspection ??

[@JaBlanche]

Damn, I watch this show.

[@user9b2]

All looks no substance. Did the new owners hire a house inspector?

[@nisey7653]

It doesn't make sense.. I think the owners are out to get a free house. Hope favor is with the party who is innocent.

[@dandanmanlyman]

Say it with me folks: g e n t r i f i c a t i o n

[@corianne2099]

This is hilarious!!! Not that the homeowners are facing the consequences of faulty workmanship, but that this obnoxious woman is getting knocked down a couple pegs and could quite possibly lose some projects because she thinks she's untouchable and knows everything

[@DawnStr8]

Wow these maker-over shows are a joke on us! Can’t we trust anyone on tv?

[@MsRESPECT90]

Glad it wasn't the Downing Brothers

[@yvonnebrode6899]

Who are the Downing brothers?

[@theresadowns3457]

Yvonne Brode yes who are they?

[@lvboats]

I personally cannot wait until windy city rehab starts again, It was the best show on HGTV. I love you Allison please come back, Oh by the way not trying to objectify you in any way. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KefentsePhalakatsela]

This is not true😢

[@godmadesam]

Oooop 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@MsDavis-xl6re]

They want a new house for free

[@kingalex29339]

Buyers were sketchy ass people that bought the home pre finish and caused a bunch of headaches. And then wouldn’t close on the house for like a month after it was finished. Pretty sus.

[@Capronice]

Call Mike Homlmes

[@VickyK1981]

Dang!!!!!

[@lynnaegink]

So you have a few leaks in a house, so what that's everybody's reality. I don't think that it's worth a lawsuit of 1.4 million! Just ask them to come back and fix it!

[@clarkclarke]

And how do you know they weren't trying to do that ....seems like there was "several" texts ...photos ... videos ????? unfinished roof etc.?????...if it were you you would so the same thing ...sue ...please...I guess you didn't really watch the video ????

[@lynnaegink]

Excuse you, yes I did watch the the video and it did not specify whether or not they asked the contractors to come back several times to fix the problems. Maybe they did, and that was left out, but the first thing I would do, is give them several well-documented chances to come out and rectify all the problems. Then I would go to a lawsuit. I don't have a problem with filing a lawsuit, but I thought the amount was a little excessive.

[@clarkclarke]

@@lynnaegink Thank you for your response...and I apologize if I have missed something ...... you have seen this house??? To know what they are claiming is excessive ????

[@lynnaegink]

@@clarkclarke I didn't have to see it in person!!!!! In my opinion, if you have some leaks and repairs that need to be done afterwards, you call them back and tell them to get back out there and fix it. Now if they decline or won't come out to do it and you've exhausted all possible ways of getting this rectified, then file a lawsuit. I'm not sure if they are going to get over a million dollars for a few leaks that are going on in that house.

[@americanpatriot3667]

lynnae gink if you spent that much on a house and shit started leaking and breaking I think you’d want your money back too stop bull shitting

[@CC-si3cr]

The couple did not want to be on camera, so the show hired actors to portray the REAL homeowners. Well, that was never divulged to the viewing audience. Now the couple that wanted anonymity have their photo plastered all over the internet. What a mess!

[@bigredd8136]

Chiiiiile!!!! A mess. A Damn shame!

[@engelasmit6072]

Another serious irritation with Alison is that no-one is interested in her virility and eggs. It's about the houses!!! Please!!!!

[@miagio9120]

I knew it they knew to be sued concrator whaaat

[@teejourney4880]

OMG. actors?

[@jenniferfields5947]

Dont pay that much for a house....

[@winiolivache1774]

If I'm paying $1.3m for a house, it must be brand spanking new.No refurbished rubbish.

[@michaelcoffey8404]

That is not an extraordinary expensive home. Maybe you should make more money honey

[@winiolivache1774]

@@michaelcoffey8404There are still persons who prefer to live within their means. There are others who like to keep up appearances.

[@anthonym187]

I would not let this crazy lady touch any property I own she is a high end scam artist she should be in jail

[@Caocao8888]

There’s no business like show business like no business I know.