Collapsing House Shocks New Owner

Six On Your Side investigates an unbelievable story of a man who bought a house he can't move into. That's because the house itself is moving. What caused the problem is still up for debate.

[zifnab]

ANY contractor that says they didn't know about permits, is lying.

[markjones]

Licensed contractor: "I had no idea I had to have a permit…" LMAO

[k.m.]

Your a foundation contractor and you had NO IDEA you needed permits?
Can you say BULLSHIT?! cuz if you can, then u knew u needed permits.

[victorjohnson]

This is why we have home inspectors...

[TinShackVideos]

No rebar in the slab, no rebar in the cinder block, and the cinder block is no filled with concrete.Oh and that "Contractor" is a liar .

[pcno]

Sounds as if the house was built on unstable land from the start, unless the drainage somehow shifted after it was built. The previous owner should also be investigated; in most states, a seller can't be held liable for defects of which he was unaware, but if he deliberately covered them up, he might be in trouble.

[donald]

Don't Ever, ever, believe the BBB. They are a business organization, their business is to protect business.

[epistte]

Who would OK a mortgage on this home sale without an inspection?

[FnixGhod]

Previous owner slapped on vinyl siding over the foundation to hide the problems.

[gee-wizz.]

I'm so sorry for you man. This is outrageous, I hope you found a solution!

[sgtoldschool]

They say buyer beware, but the seller should be aware I'd kill them for this.
Who ever sold it to you knew this was going to happen. And they harmed your family for years to come.

[scottfirman]

Time to play jingle keys, mail the keys to the bank and walk....no...run away!

[poopypantsdiggity]

Doesnt make sense the mortgage company would loan on a property without an inspection that would catch the damage.

[JL-iufk]

Quality Foundation (Repair?) paid $1, 500?!? THAT'S IT! One thousand five hundred was ALL QUALITY FOUNDATION REPAIR was required to PAY for FAILING TO HAVE PERMITS or a Contactors Liscense? The place that is ignorant to the fact permits & contractor license are required has an A +RATING from the Better Business Bureau?!?

[ZeldagigafanMatthew]

This is why I don't want to buy a home. If I have a landlord and the house is falling apart, he is financially liable.

[gregglouis]

$1500 fine. Wow. Thank you government. No permits, no contractor license, no problem.

[omararenas]

Not just needing permits. That includes having an qualified engineer to inspect the foundation of the house to see what needs to be fixed structurally. And an inspector to inspect the house if it passes building codes.

[Stig]

Sound like the contractor and previous owner struck up a quick off the books deal so they could pass off the crumbling house to some one else. .
What contractor doesnt know about permits. And why do the work on something he knew. Wouldnt last to begin with. He either knew about the damage to begin with and didnt tell the previous owner. Or the previous owner knew about it and told hom to make it look good enought to sell it .

[Mike]

Contractor: I don't know what's wrong but I know its not covered by the warranty .

[shryve]

Shouldn't the previous homeowner be also held responsible?