Homeowners stuck with defective properties prepare to sue

A resolution has been hard to come by for homeowners in Colton Ranch, a Beazer Homes development in North Las Vegas. Darcy Spears investigates.

[@swedesam]

Why even have building inspectors at all if there is no accountability?

[@robynweeks6004]

SAM IDK.. maybe to stand around.. because they certainly didn't do anything else.. it's just wrong..they should get their money back.. one lady said her drainage was bad and she had sink holes.. I live in Florida, sink holes are scary.. and tell the tale.. they probably brought in ground cover of dirt over sand..It isn't stable..

[@malikite75]

Because if the cities inspectors were liable the city would drown in lawsuits.

[@ladyinfinity29]

Exactly I had my house build 2018 mine is doing the same thing

[@jesussaves222]

You will be arrested if you rob a bank..but if you rob a homeowner it's deemed acceptable....sad...

[@_celestial_8752]

just so they can make money. Realtors aren’t even telling people they don’t have to have inspections

[@Angelo-fo8de]

If the land was faulty, why did they issue building permits ! Bottom line is the city wants tax revenue and that’s all that matters !

[@rhuephus]

building inspectors got paid off

[@theotheleo6830]

The reporter relayed the city's explanation for this at the end of the video.

[@lymarie1974]

Money , greed

[@godshammgod6852]

Colorado soil is so bad that they even dropped all the property values statewide lol

[@kzziggy]

@@rhuephus true 👍

[@susantwombly5632]

Beazer knowingly cheated their customer.

[@Optim40]

Definitely

[@nahfamnope]

Absolutely. They cheated me out of a five percent deposit, but thank God I listened to my gut and backed out of the contract!

[@user-zp7jp1vk2i]

@@nahfamnope We have a really shaky developer/sales force/realty corp. but none are members of the provincial Real Estate Board, hence not even ethics enforcement. And running off to court?? Only going to make OTHER lawyers wealthy, grab your cash, and no guarantees. Being an LLC or numbered company,, the liable corp. does not have any ASSETS to sue for. Win all you want.

[@bkinouye]

Beazer should have never developed the site once they received the soils report.

[@TheElectrocar]

Exactly, that soils report pretty much says you take liability if you develop on this land.

[@tublisvaj8966]

That’s correct…the only way to fix this is to buy back those houses and destroy it

[@993mike]

Honestly, most developments in Las Vegas are built like crap. Why folks choose to live in that hellish area is baffling

[@luciferfire1575]

@@993mike because it’s cheap.

[@cable30]

Basically they built homes on unstable ground. so once places are done and built over time ground moves for any reason and start causing places to fall apart any place anytime. just wonder when if not already the developer who built the places are gonna be sued for build on unstable ground. cause all funds u got is going to waste on a place that is falling apart.

[@lauranonette2631]

They shouldn't have built those homes on that soil in the first place, now these hard working people have to suffer. I hope the homeowners sue the hell out of beazer homes. They can't get away with this.

[@anthonygonzalez7488]

Yes they can and they already did

[@robertjones7565]

They'll get away with it, the state legislature will see that they do if they have to.

[@lauranonette2631]

@@robertjones7565 yea I feel like they will too. The home owners just might have to do a quick sell and move to a different community. Just a inconvenience for them tho

[@merlinious01]

@@lauranonette2631 Quick sell to who? Whoever buys it will still be screwed

[@lauranonette2631]

@@merlinious01 or auction off

[@jasminethelatebloomer390]

Why are city inspectors immune from lawsuits?

[@chrism8180]

My thoughts exactly

[@_JohnJohn_]

sovereign immunity

[@davezad]

The city assumes any potential liability for employee mistakes or misconduct. If the inspectors could be sued personally, even threatened with a lawsuit, it might influence their decision on certifying construction work projects. I wouldn't be surprised if it's because there are a lot of really rich people (mobsters, even) associated with Vegas casino development who would try sleazy tactics like that to get their buildings approved.

[@newyorkvegas4121]

You would stand a better chance of being blind and finding Waldo then finding a building inspector. I am not kidding. Houses are not checked step by step. That would cost way too much money . They would have to bring in an electrical inspector, a plumbing inspector, a structural inspector, they don't do that.

[@outlawdiesel5221]

It’s called qualified immunity. Yes it’s BS. End qualified immunity, which was invented by the Supreme Court, never signed into law, to protect themselves from being held responsible for wrong doing. They want the perks of a gov job, don’t want any accountability though.

[@TheAnonymous916]

“City inspectors are immune to lawsuits.” There’s your problem right there. Who’s to say the city aren’t being paid to pass these inspections and/or only doing a half-ass job.

[@_JohnJohn_]

sovereign immunity

[@pcatful]

There's a lot of problems trying to run an agency like that. But if you allow lawsuits for everything, cities would grind to a halt altogether. There must be SOME lawsuits--you hear about them all the time in other parts of city government, like the police. Perhaps there just needs to be some very bad actions with a solid case, before lawsuits can be brought.

[@neilkurzman4907]

It’s funny business that something wrong people like you blame the government. You don’t want the government in your business but you complain when they don’t protect you. Pick up lane.

[@vgslife9640]

No one should never buy a beazer home, they need to be held accountable & sued for ignoring the soil test results..smh

[@whereisthedollar]

Noted, Nation wide.

[@do9138]

No one should buy a house from ANY corporation. They're all the same, and none of them can be trusted. I left a lucrative job in marketing because I hated lying for a living.

[@kathrynmiller9622]

Heard about Beazer in AZ. Money is motivating factor . . .should not be building a chicken coop!!!!!! Lawyer time!!!!!

[@montanaminck8423]

It's all a Scam, from top to bottom, AWFUL, but the builder will just fill bankruptcy and open another home building biz in another name...... DISGUSTING

[@brendawhitney336]

AZ did away to class action suits thanks to our worthless governor DUCEY!

[@skiph507]

Stories like this make me really appreciate my home built back in the 1950's.

[@skiph507]

@T Wilcox Mine IS "solid as a rick" >>> 4 - 6 inch quarried limestone. The walls are plaster. (newer than 'plaster and lathe' , older than 'plasterboard'. >> My way to describe my interior walls " With plasterboard an angry man punches the wall and gets a hole, with my walls he gets a broken hand."

[@AcousticGString]

My house was built in 1900 but it looks new, it's so sturdy its quite inside while a huge storm is raging outside.

[@AcousticGString]

@Question everything They are, house's were built to last then as opposed to now these companies cut corners and slap together these cheap cookie cutter house's.

[@skiph507]

@Question everything . OLD home like a a steel sieve, easy for bugs to get in and heat to get out (fuel was plentiful and cheap back then). NEW homes are like a sealed plastic box, bot as sturdy and air can get stale (insufficient oxygen). OLD most all problems are known or fixed. NEW. Some flaws can be major and not immediately apparent. i.e. built on land (landfill) unsuitable for homes.Illegal and/or unsafe contractor 'shortcuts'

[@charlesgriggs2494]

54 lol

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

My great grandfather had a good sized construction company in the ‘60s but he decided to develop an area for housing, he didn’t put down the correct base for the foundations just to save money. He was eventually sued and lost literally everything. There are building codes in place for a reason now & even back than. Don’t mess with peoples homes, that’s their life.

[@TheEnd-eg6wq]

The difference now is the builder will get away with it.

[@do9138]

We hadn't decided corporations were god until the '80s under Ronnie Dearest. Corporations are not held responsible for anything anymore, but we keep increasing tax breaks for them.

[@robynweeks6004]

My grandfather was a carpenter who built many homes, once a guy wanted him to do a job that was subpar, my grandfather walked away, he said if he couldn't put his name on it , he didn't need to waste his time on it..

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

@@do9138 Exactly; like Trump, every build goes into it's own LLC limited corporation. You then have the sue THAT corp. and it doesn't have any assets. So you get nothing............but a huge lawyers' bill. And if the guy or group is shady to BEGIN WITH, that's the Master Plan all along.

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

@@TheEnd-eg6wq LLC did the build. The builder is off to another project.

[@KingTriton1837]

Prepare to hear more of these stories as time goes on. These houses are poorly built.

[@apllu17]

We have moved from predatory lending, to predatory developers.

[@ZacksRockingLifestyle]

No, we’ve got both now

[@apllu17]

@@ZacksRockingLifestyle Predatory lending stopped after the 2008 financial crisis. Feds are overseeing. Areas they are hammering down are predatory for profit colleges, and predatory school loans. But now, developers are playing dirty.

[@Swagalious689]

@@ZacksRockingLifestyle big difference you know when you are buying something you cant afford. You cant immediately tell if your home is built on a soft ground unless you know what to look for .

[@youngkwak9931]

I feel bad for this man and his family he works his butt off to get screwed by the state, city, contractors, and realotors

[@truckingwithtobee]

That’s so horribly. I feel so bad for those families. This should it be happening to a new home. They need to sue the crap out of that builder.

[@disneyfan9099]

Just the opposite. Old homes don’t do this

[@midnull6009]

NOT the builders fault...that is why you DO YOUR OWN DILIGENCE AND HIRE AN INSPERCTOR before buying!

[@truckingwithtobee]

@@midnull6009 The PROBLEM is…….. inspectors are hired!!!!!!! They are all corrupt for the most part. They work for the builders. Most issues present themselves months later. And the issues are happening all over Vegas. Especially the median priced homes.

[@midnull6009]

​@@truckingwithtobee ...do you not hire your own inspectors? You'd be stupid to hire an inspector your builder knows. Especially in the last couple of years. Oh wait..in the last couple of years ppl were so keen to get their houses that they completely ignored due diligence.

[@midnull6009]

@T Wilcox And my personal favorite is: get a single story home. Easier to clean the roof and maintain it then a 2 story home! It'll grow with you as well! I never understood what these "starter homes" were. I mean I get it...in an investor type mindset, but it still makes me sad. It's quality not quantity...

[@nahfamnope]

Sounds about right. I ALMOST bought a Beazer home a couple years ago but my gut told me to back out. Something felt super shady when the sales rep intentionally withheld details about the home I wanted to purchase… details if I’d known about up front, I would have shopped elsewhere. They kept my five percent deposit (which they DO NOT deserve 🙄), but MAN, I’m so glad I backed out of the contract.

[@travelnomad2128]

Yes, it's wise to research a certain housing area and check for problems like flooding, land/soil issues, etc. There's bound to be reports if there's something wrong. Googling is a lot of help & easy to do.

[@biteyoueatyou9391]

May I ask what kind of details they were hiding?

[@MisterMister5893]

@@biteyoueatyou9391 this would help prospective buyers avoid pitfalls like this. Imagine working hard for thst doenpsyment only to get blind sided by scum like this and the city won’t do a lick of anything to help. Complete shitshow through and through.

[@Zack.G23]

I walked through one that was just about to have all the dry wall put in. I’ve never framed a house in my life but I can confidently say I could’ve figured it out on KZbin and done a better job. You didn’t need a level, tape measure, laser to see that literally not one wall or corner was square or plumb. Just absolute shit. And it was a house split into two condos that they charge 400k each for lol

[@eu4ria1]

This is happening in pockets all over Las Vegas. I own a condo on E Lake Mead. In 2014 the entire building shifted but the HOA didn't think it was important. In 2018 the building started to sink into the ground. By the time the HOA took notice the building had fallen nearly 4 inches. Turns out there was a broken waterpipe under the foundation. The HOA paid for over 750k gallons of unaccounted for water and didn't think it was odd? Turns out the building foundation was not packed correctly. 2022, the HOA had the foundation lifted, but now refuses to pay for the damages to 4 units sustained for the years it was sinking. The builder is out of business, but the HOA is still culpable.

[@allenyee4782]

Do you mind sharing the builder of your condo community?

[@giuseppe4909]

That report and geo survey are nails in the coffin for Beazer. LAWSUIT.

[@eternalsun.3400]

nah...they'll just file bankruptcy and change the name

[@giuseppe4909]

@@eternalsun.3400 ….yeah, that’s true

[@D__Lee]

The builders / developers are trying to "run-out-the-clock" on the warranty. These type of construction defects have been an epidemic for 30+ years, especially in areas of high growth like Las Vegas. In the Seattle and surrounding area, I'm continually astonished that homes, apartments, condos, etc. are being built on the sides of steep hills prone to landslides; on wetland; on banks of rivers. The crazy thing is that builders / developers have NO problem selling properties that are built in risky areas.

[@theblondeone8426]

exactly its partly a lack of education of homeowners

[@ytSuns26]

Building officials, builders are corrupt and their customers are stupid as hell. If you build it include granite countertops and crown molding you sell it . In the eighties I said offer a young couple the choice of a real foundation or a hot tub , they pick the hot tub every time. People are far dumber now than back then.

[@ytSuns26]

@Rich Casino everywhere . Decades ago cement slabs would be finished and covered up. The next day the cover came off and hoses were tuned on to wet the slab down, covered back up . Next day off came the cover wet once again. Then in about a week the slab was built on. Now days finish the slab go home. Next day start work , load materials on slab. Time is money, who gives a damn about the foundation. Besides we need room inthe budget for crown molding.

[@idonhadenuff5979]

The home builder should be held liable.

[@dellalyn9918]

Not only the company, but the city should be held responsible....

[@bettysmith4527]

Wow, I feel bad for these people! Time for a class action lawsuit!

[@chrism8180]

"the city inspector is immune from lawsuits"...then what incentive is there for them to do their job adequately?

[@colleen31]

At this point I'd be afraid of staying there. The whole house could cave in or a wall or ceiling may come down. 🥺❤

[@bena.3955]

This is why you shouldn’t buy during a housing boom when the houses are inflated in price. The same thing happened in 05’ where builders cut corners to curb the demand.

[@khsea5210]

Love how City Hall aren't responsible for anything. But they did collect builders permits and fees. Blame the builders and look the other way. That's how it works. Take permit fees and taxes. Look the other way.

[@sooobyrooo5763]

Wow so you can be a city inspector and take the money from everybody concerned about what's being inspected and not really have to be accountable for crappy work no matter how much it is impacting people. What a job. Especially if you're a corrupt person. Somebody better look into that it's not safe for us.

[@theotheleo6830]

The reporter relayed the city's explanation for this at the end of the video.

[@sooobyrooo5763]

@@theotheleo6830 that is all they did and I heard them. They said flatly that they are not held accountable. That is why I wrote this comment in the first place.

[@cancel.lgbtq.6892]

Sue the shit out of Beazers. That just lazy part on them trying to sell lemon to buyers.

[@8thhousealchemist600]

Right. That's bad karma cause they wishing this stress on another instead of not letting the Builder off the hook.

[@chasingsunsets87]

The fact they are called "Beazer". I would never be able to take them seriously lol. I feel sorry for these homeowners. These POS developers and inspectors smh.

[@mrmusicverse]

Bullcrap, no one is immune from lawsuits. Take those mofos to court.

[@eshadiva6600]

This is really sad. My heart goes out to these families. I hope their lives can be salvaged and they can at least get some of their money back.

[@BrownEyedGirl331]

Had something similar happen once, next purchase of a home paid a bit more for a private inspection not an appraisal, do it, it is worth every penny, so sorry for all these home owners.

[@jasoncrandall73]

Beazer needs to build replacement homes in another area of the city on more stable soil for these homeowners.

[@SIGNALFREQ]

When He’ll freezes over 🥶

[@oldhickory4686]

They may be immune from lawsuits, but the city should refuse Beazer homes any permits until they fix this mess!

[@johnrussell4954]

I love the hand off of the government inspectors they're there to protect you. They say it ain't my fault, as they collect their checks

[@ronbennett7885]

Can't sue the city nor the builder long as they keep doing superficial fixes. Eventually, the builder will have moved on, gone bankrupt, etc. Buyers have few viable options. It's a lesson for anyone buying to do due diligence. Don't trust the government to protect your interests, because often it won't. Goes for other issues too. In short, buyer beware.

[@shelbyden23]

Hopefully, this is not the case here considering the inspection literally stated that it will cause these issues and that you will be responsible for any damages.

[@katyar4883]

If you take them to court you can prove their fixes were inadequate

[@tl4633]

This is extremely sad. That neighborhood should not have been built there. The builder knew there was an issue and repairing the sheetrock is the least of the problems associated with these homes.

[@marymary-vg2ts]

This is a class action suit. There's more than enough homeowners that they can't ignore anything.

[@larrybruce4856]

"The owners must put Beazer company on notice first", Then they must allow Beazer to make corrections". "Then they can sue". That may take years. I hope there is a specific time table Beazer must make corrections so homeowner can get lawsuits filed. Then what ??? What if sinking and damage continues maybe 2 or 3 years later ? ? ? Beazer should never been allowed to build in this area. What the hell is wrong with county, state, building permits, and inspectors to allow a company to build here, knowing of the predicted flaws of the land ????????????????????????

[@robertgray320]

This should be a lesson to people: Never rely on city inspectors, ALWAYS get an independent inspector to inspect a home you want to purchase an may be even a 2nd one. My heart goes out to those people, that's one hell of a situation to be in, I can't imagine the stress their under.

[@yesher12]

We live in N.E. Texas and we built our house in 2013 on our ranch. The builder used a bad batch of cement and our foundation literally broke in half from the front porch to the back patio. We told them to fix it or they wouldn't get a dime from us. They ignored us for six weeks and we hired independent engineers. The only fix, 90 steel piers under the house. We threatened them with putting out the word that they didn't want to make it right and the very next day the ceo and coo were at our build and agreed to fix it. It cost them $125k to put those piers in and the house has not budged at all.

[@djladymc9131]

I was very skeptical buying our home built in 1970, but our home is sturdy. I really really wanted a new home but after this I am happy we went for an older home.

[@brookroberson6084]

This is absolutely unacceptable in a builder need to be held responsible for this.

[@carmimoultrie1448]

That is a damn shame. These shoddy builders need to be held accountable.

[@psiturbo]

"city Inspectors are immune from lawsuits"... makes my blood boil to here her say that 6:43

[@8thhousealchemist600]

I wish them resolution. Developers are so greedy, making shortcuts for profit margins.

[@tonyreyes1798]

I have extensive knowledge in this area and work as an expert witness (40 years) and I also teach construction inspection at our local college for 15 years. I was on staff with Las Vegas' largest residential builder for almost 10 years but working in another division in California. There is a lot of misinformation in this thread. I watched the video and saw VERY NORMAL settling cracks at the ceiling to wall junctures. The painters are suppose to "CAULK" those 90 degree angle areas and when they don't get good coverage you get cracking or routine maintenance for a new home. Nail pops are another maintenance item that is not structurally related until the defect attorneys convince you otherwise. Know the game being played for starters. City inspectors after passing a building may have NO knowledge the contractor back come in and "take things out" to get another building inspection completed. In construction we call it "robbing from Peter to pay Paul" I did it myself so should the inspector get sued for that happening ? No way ..... so to cover your ass hire your own inspector in addition to the city's / county inspector. City inspectors are "generally" not on "the take" contrary to what you read. Does it happen yeah you bet BUT for the most part the inspectors are honest. Also you can build foundation systems on soils that are called "critically expansive" Clay soils are called critically expansive. Soils engineers will generally recommend post tension slab systems for expansive soils but the exterior decorative yard masonry walls, sidewalks will see some shifting. The other thing not mentioned is that slabs will flex. They move. They cup, curl, heave ever so slightly. This is determined by doing a manometer survey where the uneducated buyer said her slab was "caving in" and the defect attorney spouts a 1" deflection standard but conveniently leaves out this measurement is in 20' sections of the slab and not the entire slab. To really know if your slab is "caving in" you do a series of manometer surveys and compare the findings. Guess what ? The manometer survey numbers will change. The slab may not have been "floated" properly at installation and the "caved in dip" was there from production. Do you think the defect attorney told the clients this critical potential fact ? Of course not. Not Yet. I had clients picketing our model complexes and finally had a homeowner pull a gun in my office because he was convinced we built homes which can injure people. I have stories for days on this stuff. The attorneys know if they get the homeowners riled up it is cheaper to settle versus going through protracted and costly litigation. The attorney pockets his wins and the clients are left with "questionable" homes.

[@charliep5139]

I agree. Cracks and nail pops can be normally and is a sign of bad workmanship. These houses are probably safe but just cheap unfortunately. Sell the house now, take the life lesson. I’m sorry if you lose money on the sale but a house shouldn’t be considered an investment. It’s just a stable place to live. In many developing countries most people don’t buy houses or if they do the houses are losing value which is what they expect like in Japan….

[@tonywang6120]

Kudos to the TV station and crew for willingness to expose this!

[@Jackie-lg4tt]

Hope more investigative reporters cover this. The public needs to know this.

[@bellaapple2166]

The house that's sinking needs to be condemned. That's unsafe a bad rain storm can cause it to collapse.

[@AK-rx6hv]

Doubt there are rain storms in vegas

[@mustbeheard9834]

I dont understand why the city doesn't look at what the land's report says before granting permits for these developer to build. Protections should already be built in, or they need to give a disclaimer. People shouldn't have to suffer! Beazer, is one builder that I will refuse to purchase my new home from!!

[@CourageUnderFire87]

Greed and corruption

[@leticiareyes2796]

We have a similar situation with houses built on 2004 at TMR, in Tucson, AZ. These houses were built by a construcción company that no longer exist. These houses were built with USDA funds. My question has alway being, does not USDA and Pima County suppose to send building inspectors to supervisors the construcción?

[@alexmacabre206]

We're having issues in red rock, marana, west valencia & vail with faulty soil. We're building on quicksand dirt.

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

I will make sure to never purchase a piece of property from Beazer. I also think new developments are some of the riskiest to buy because the house does not have a maintenance track history. And it's that history that can be incredibly valuable.

[@mibz1117]

Dont worry they will declare bankruptcy and make a new company with a new name . That's how things are now it's all about money and corruption

[@moewilson4605]

Some homeowners might sell at the end of the day. Really? Who would buy it? And how convenient that the city inspectors are immune from prosecution.

[@AFEIDIAVE]

Beazer was in NC, they were ran out of town.

[@bobsaget9675]

You stated the problem right at the end! City inspectors are immune from law suits!

[@eugenebdotson7363]

What you're seeing on these properties what happened to the Badlands golf property, that's why it was zoned unstable and zoned for buffer and drainage not building on ! PS, The wildlife like it also they stay out of my yard !

[@imo8249]

👍 What really happened to Badlands ?

[@tednguyen208]

There’s no point for fixing. They should just demand full refund and leave.

[@Motor19853]

With todays prices they should give them enough to buy a similar home but with no damage.

[@janetd443]

I feel like they all need to be compensated twice the cost of a new house so they can move

[@colettespencer3357]

yes...now they will be priced put of the market. unreal

[@davidzamora7660]

Here's a tip for any home buyer particularly new homes ask or request the soils report ( before buying the home) get a third party opinion about the type of foundation or soil remediation needed to properly build on the particular soils in the development it might cost you a small amount of money but could save you thousands of dollars and heart ache you can virtually build a home on some of the worst soils if you use the right foundation supports such as micro piles into bedrock or helical piles caisson or piers or foundation voids all depending on what the soil report states and what the Geotechnical engineer recommends for the type of soil the homes or buildings are being built on also you can hire third party inspectors if need be I was a third party inspector and caught many deficiencies by city and state inspectors mostly on foundation issues you would not believe how many city and state inspectors have literally no knowledge of soils and foundation supports such as micro piles caissons piers or helical piles or foundation voids or H piles many times these inspectors have encountered these types of foundation supports for the first time in their careers and pass their inspections on sheer lack of knowledge and there is where problems start for the home buyers later on

[@georadzo787]

Sorry that this is happening to a good person like Arthur. Excellent coworker and old friend.

[@amistenson2535]

Very scary! I’d be looking into maps of groundwater and caves in the area. Hopefully the end result isn’t a sinkhole opening. Praying they’re able to get justice and aren’t harmed by the decisions and lies from greedy people. ❤️🙏

[@abandonbelief]

north las vegas housing developers been cutting corners there since forever .... nothing new for NLV.... look it up it goes back to the nineties on BRAND NEW NEIGHBORHOODS ALL LIKE THIS

[@guangxidavidliu]

A few things: 1. the lumbers are green/not dry and fast grow wood. 2. the labor are green and inexperienced. 3. The speed of construction does not allow thing to settle before the next step. 4. Hill side/ cut and back fill compaction always displays settlement issues. Just look the cracks on the street. 5. Rush, rush and rush to get things done.

[@hermanrogers1325]

Those people I am so sorry for have been dealing with a sorry contractor who used cheap labor and materials just to get the house built and sold and he collect the money and take off

[@dhowto3005]

Beazer Homes owe all these buyers a refund. This is scary and dangerous.

[@lurkingarachnid7475]

If construction company build dangerous homes, or unsafe to live in they will get sue because it's a liability

[@larrybruce4856]

They may get sued but-----many businesses have billions of dollars backing them, insurance, and shyster attorneys that incorporate all kinds of loopholes in their contracts, and in many cases, the homeowner gets screwed. Most homeowners can not afford the high costs of an attorney to fight huge companies. It is a David and Goliath situation and the homeowner usually loses. I wish them the best in their fight for a solution.

[@cee5773]

Worked with a company framing this exact community. Working around there you could see small cracks in the slabs starting to form. 😆

[@TheTheException1]

Sue the city who permitted these homes to be built , the contractor, geologist, and the city council member of that district! The city should be held accountable! SUE!

[@CourageUnderFire87]

Geologist made recommendations to the contract that the soil was not fit to build upon. So the geologist is not at fault.

[@eveskey7982]

That's why you research where you live, build, and everything before buying, renting, or traveling. Called become a advocate of your own money and life. Because no matter how shiny and beautiful something can look, it could be rotten or damaging inside and spread.

[@jamie7664]

New construction is always a gamble. It’s not worth it to me.

[@FC-hj9ub]

Research relies on information given by other people. You can do as much research as you like and some one is lying to you

[@Scorpionbite8]

House I'm in has banging pipes, no water pressure at kitchen sink when washing machine is running. Depressions in the floor joist, paint that comes off when wiping down. No base coat was sprayed. Too many shortcuts. Such a shame, because the home is in a beautiful neighborhood. These contractors hire illegal immigrants with no licenses to perform the work. Being that Nevada is a right to work state, which needs to be changed, horrible work ethics will continue. And the 500K price tag for this garbage will continue. Hire licensed tradesmen.

[@sooobyrooo5763]

They're able to do crappy work because they're getting away with it because inspectors don't have to be held accountable for crappy inspection. There is a stack of corruption from the bottom up.

[@truckingwithtobee]

Right to work state had nothing to do with “immigrants” A right to work state means. Essentially, those statutes make it unlawful to deny employment to someone or take an adverse employment action against someone because that person is or is not a member of a union. The statutes are designed to afford individuals the choice of whether or not to join a union. Even if the employer is a union shop, employment cannot be conditioned on the employee joining the union.

[@marys3127]

Back in the 1980’s, legal and licensed tradesmen did the construction. Then, gradually over a handful of years, illegal Mexican immigrants took over the work for 1/3 the price. You get what you pay for.

[@sooobyrooo5763]

@@marys3127 penny-pinching contractors hired the cheap labor because that's what they preferred and then they paid off crooked inspectors and then you get a piece of shit house because of a shit stack of cheap-ass greedy people.

[@jamie7664]

That’s ridiculously racist. Those people you’re referring to often do excellent work. Homes are built for profit, and this isn’t a unique situation. If you know anything about business you’ll understand that the developer is driven by the bottom line, and nothing else. Every additional dollar that the developer spends on the property is one less dollar of profit. It’s just how the industry works. Don’t blame they contractors or workers, they’re just doing the minimal amount of work they were paid to do.

[@michelekokx4876]

This problem has been occuring for well over 30 years. The last time I saw a news report on this the homes were on Sunrise Mountain.

[@cv63vet98]

Who was the inspector before buying the house?

[@ForbiddenFish]

This is actually a great question.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

ALWAYS buy your OWN inspectors! It's not even like 1,000.

[@theotheleo6830]

To develop this land despite the damaging geological report is just craziness on the part of the builder. It makes me wonder what motivates the builder to do such a thing knowing full well that these issues will occur. Is it all about the short-term profit? Or, did they plow too much of their capital into this project and were faced with bankruptcy if they didn't take the risk of developing this property?

[@millertoyal]

Usually saddled with massive amounts of debt. Likely needed to build and sell at any cost to incur profits. Home building is a highly leveraged endeavor.

[@chickenfeet9558]

They probably got the land dirt cheap (no pun intended)

[@marrywhowanna]

I doubt it is just the Beazer homes. There is a mad rush to build and sell quickly to benefit from the sellers market. God bless the ppl paying over asking.

[@brendawhitney336]

I really feel for these people, at least you're getting help! We bought a BEAZER home in Surprise AZ and we still have a piece of crap!

[@sweets6865]

My sister is dealing with the same issue out in Maricopa Arizona.

[@c.f.patterson8144]

That builder will file for bankruptcy...and will then start up a "new" company under a different "name"...🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@kevinstenger4334]

I like the lawyers comment about building to code and industry standards. Unfortunately building to code doesn’t ensure a good house, it just means it was built to the minimum legal standards and likely won’t kill you right away. Building to industry standards is worse than that because the industry has pretty low standards. Especially in large metropolitan areas where mass building is taking place there are builders and subcontractors that will cut every corner they can get away with. That’s when you end up with these kind of situations.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

Someone needs to investigate if those city inspectors had a sudden influx of cash. It sounds like permits should not have been issued to build on this land.

[@sunflowerglow5050]

How do they fix the House, when the ground and soil is dried out and lumpy and sinking! Glad I came across this video that state is Out!

[@trentmsteel]

The builder gets to certify that it’s soil is w Build worthy. I wish I could certify to the county that I owe no taxes. SMH

[@pamelawing5747]

Beazer doesn't have the greatest reputation. They aren't the only ones. When you get that kind of growth, a great demand, shortage of workers, they just slap 'em up and move on. it's a shame and no one helps the homeowners. Re-mudding won't make the house stop settling. Just jacking them around. Beazer should NOT have been allowed to build there. There are a lot of people responsible for this but everyone passes the buck. That letter Beazer sent is just so typical and it's appalling. It's companies like that that make insurance so expensive for ALL builders and subs.

[@theotheleo6830]

The unstable soil is the issue, not the houses' workmanship.

[@pamelawing5747]

@@theotheleo6830 Um, it's often a combination. I worked in the construction industry for 48 years and I was very familiar with many of the builders that are building in the west, and subbed to some for a time. I stopped because of what they were asking me to do and of course what they wouldn't pay me. They got someone else of course. "Good enough" is the word to work by.

[@theotheleo6830]

@@pamelawing5747 Thx for the onfo.

[@bug2011]

Beezer should be banned from building anything. Not even a dog house.

[@Bob-tt1vu]

Man that sucks hopefully y’all get it fixed an a settlement!!!

[@anthonymcnatt3799]

This happens when you leave a house without electricity or a/c.

[@talibahonyebuchi9980]

Very reason why I refuse to buy new construction, which I call kick downs. Getting a divorce....pack your things and put on your steel toe boot, then just kick your half down (kick down). My home built in 1955 is constructed well and with quality materials.

[@DanKirchner5150]

no asbestos ?

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@@DanKirchner5150 Possibly. Lead also. For certain.

[@rossellaperry1865]

I feel terrible for these home owners. You buy a beautiful home and your home is sinking and cracking . They should be compensated and refunded . The state should be going after the builders .

[@Literallyarealhuman]

Ask to see previous work of contractor before signing

[@natepolly6753]

I had no idea Beazer Homes was nationwide. I’m a licensed contractor in South Carolina and have personally seen horrible work done by them. Also heard 100s of horror stories about beazer homes. Same story down here they half ass try to fix their own problems. Then homeowners have to come out of pocket to pay people like me to fix it.

[@jasonthomas2714]

You shouldn't care anymore, I don't, you a re e getting PAID, Job SECURITY. ✔️💯

[@jasonthomas2714]

Are*

[@natepolly6753]

@@jasonthomas2714 never really said I did care lol. I’m with you it’s job security. I was simply making an observation

[@jasonthomas2714]

@@natepolly6753 I heard that, yeah I'm up in Michigan, I used to Care, BUT, TIMES CHANGIN NOW. . RAKE THAT LOOT!✔️💯

[@natepolly6753]

@@jasonthomas2714 I was born and raised in Monroe MI lol

[@transfigurationyah4193]

I purchased a Beazer Home & recommend you do your research before purchasing a home with this company I noticed that homes that are built with existing & continuing problems are homes built in poor neighborhood's

[@ald8612]

Take them to court and demand Beazer purchase back all the homes affected. I'm sure they have liability insurance to cover such problems. If not, Beazer will have to eat the cost. Then bulldoze the whole neighborhood. Problem solved.

[@HD-ww4je]

Beazer in Florida had to repair exterior walls in a bunch of home in the same neighborhood. It was 2 story houses and when our home was affected it turned out they never installed a moisture barrier

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

This is why you have to go see exactly what theyre doing.

[@Dwn2Race]

Developer is waiting for the Warranty to run out! Don’t delay just sue now before it’s too late!

[@SmashBrosBrawl]

Remember all of the agents that told you to "waive inspection"? Who's really the guilty party here?

[@icarusamerica3436]

So the home builder hired a firm to perform a soil analysis then after getting a geological report stating the soil was not stable they built anyway? Sounds like they and perhaps the city issuing the building permits are at fault.

[@shari9721]

We bought a house 5 yrs ago , the back half of the house had sunk 14 inches and had cracked almost all the cement of the basement floor . We knew it would take quite a bit to fix it but we were not told that when the house was built 40 yrs ago it was built on an old dump and that it was due to all the garbage breaking down that the house was sinking . The original cost we had budgeted to fix the house ended up being more than doubled . We had to put numerous jack posts in the basement and had to drill down 30-40 feet on some of the posts in order to hit the bedrock and as they were jacking the house back up they did not do it bit by bit over a number of weeks like they should have but all in one day which caused the drywall on the main floor walls and ceilings to crack and caused damage to the roof and shingles as well . The house was a great price , the location is wonderful ( at the end of the road beside a river) the house is just about finished being fixed up and while we do love it , other than the jack posts all over the basement , I dont think we would have bought it had we known the full extent of the damage and all the work involved to fix it .

[@CDN1975]

These families will never be able to sell these homes. What a nightmare.

[@bodybyfisher44]

Really?!? What a nightmare

[@enrique88005]

This is why I avoided a new home and avoided stucco as well.

[@danor6812]

They knowingly built these homes after being told the land was not suitable for building. Return all the money these people paid for their homes. As well as pay for relocation cost to new homes.