Couple’s $680,000 dream home built on the wrong lot

[iSpyder123]

I guess Location, location, location was not a priority.
They should have been following the build process like most people do.

Couple’s $680,000 dream home built on the wrong lot

 

[jerpinoy]

Could have been my lot?:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

This is what title insurance is for. I hope they had some.

 

[Chupaca]

Interesting..!!

house..looks like his and hers....:roflblack::roflblack: there are outfits that will move the whole thing to the right lot...who pays..??

 

[ARtraveler]

Glad it did not happen to me. :roflblack: All will be well. The article said they had a lawyer working on it. :roflblack::roflblack: :yikes:

 

[revjvegas]

That Dailymail site is one of many internet tabloid news types that seldom report any true fact.

I'd take that story with a grain of salt and ounce of skepticism.

Just say'n.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: But it DOES open up some questions about who might be responsible for cleaning up this kind of mess. :shocked:

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

if the house was built on my plot, no i would not switch & if it was not my style i would not pay a penny but would charge
for the time it was on my property but if i liked it yes i would offer a low ball price or tell them to tear it down.

 

[iSpyder123]

That Dailymail site is one of many internet tabloid news types that seldom report any true fact.

I'd take that story with a grain of salt and ounce of skepticism.

Just say'n.

A lot of people say that about them, yet the Dailymail post links to their sources.
I feel they make stories pop with pictures and more info that other sites don't usually offer.
I'd be skeptical about the ones that post stories with no reference links.

IMO the story seems real.

Here is a link to their source that was right in their story.

In Ocean Hammock, dream house, ocean view, wrong lot


Million Dollar Home Built on Wrong Lot in Ocean Hammock, NE Florida

 

[Bob Denman]

So.... who made the error? :dontknow:
Did the couple not know which plot was theirs?
Was a "Typographical error" given to the Architect?
Or to the Builder??
Did the Builder just have a tough time reading maps?
Or the Plans?

 

[iSpyder123]

So.... who made the error? :dontknow:
Did the couple not know which plot was theirs?
Was a "Typographical error" given to the Architect?
Or to the Builder??
Did the Builder just have a tough time reading maps?
Or the Plans?

I'm going to say the builder had the ultimate responsibility in double checking everything prior to phase 1 construction.
I'm sure lawyers will be sorting every bit of detail out before pointing factual fingers.

It's just ashamed that it went that far before anyone ever noticed. I guess that's what happens when you get too complacent in your work.
It can happen in smaller scales with us but this was on a grand scale of epic proportions.

I don't know if a new home like that can even be moved, I don't think it would be a good idea to uproot the home. There's nothing like a home built 'right' from the get go.
IMO I say leave it, try to convince the owners of the lot to accept the home. (Unless they have specific tastes) negotiate a good deal with the owners of the lot. Builder takes the huge hit. Now if it is a 'one off' house than the outcome gets very very complicated.

I really would like to know how they figure this mess out.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

One thing for sure. Whoever owns the lot will not get the house free. Maybe a bargain price, but not free. Law going back to English Common Law does not allow 'unjust' enrichment.

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[Bob Denman]

I really would like to know how they figure this mess out.

:agree: Perhaps "Swapping lots", has some merit? :dontknow:

 

[jcthorne]

I think both property owners and the builder are going to be unlucky in how this comes out. Likely on the lawyers are going to make anything off of it. If I had to guess, the lot owners will be given the chance to sell the lot to the builder at a fair price and the owner that comissioned the home will be given the chance to purchase the home/better lot for more money or it will go on the market and the builder will build another home on the correct lot.

The owner of what should be a vacant lot will not get a free home, although they may make a bit of profit on this for their troubles.

 

[iSpyder123]

:agree: Perhaps "Swapping lots", has some merit? :dontknow:

Since the blunder seems to be next door, same side of the street, similar view, similar sun sets etc. and not across the street.
I agree, it could have merit and be the most simple solution to a humongous mistake.

I think it's going to come down to the parties mindset/demeanor. Who will drag this out, who will make the people responsible pay for this mistake etc.
There is a huge discount somewhere down the line and someone will suffer. Everyone will want to make out on this issue. The ability for the attorneys to sort out the legalities and come to a very solid mutual understanding and agreement will be tested.

I really want to find out who's actually at fault and the outcome on this situation.

 

[JerryB]

Hi 123,

Re: I really want to find out who's actually at fault and the outcome on this situation.

Given the little that we know, I say the builder.

Having built my own house, one of the first thing that is req'd is to post a sign with the address.

After that, everyone probably just assumed that they were inspecting, building, etc at the correct location.

Jerry Baumchen

 

[Bob Denman]

He did it!!