from http://www.islandpacket.com/2010/09/08/1363696/report-takes-issue-with-roof-truss.html#ixzz0zhFeMJ8s
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(2) As discussed briefly in the report.........based on my experience with structural defects in several developments..........many owners do not want to know about defects that could result in damage only in the event of some future occurrence such as a hurricane. This position typicaly results in owner support for the builder, no matter what.........which I have termed the "stuck-home syndrome" (that may not be readily understandable unless you are over a certain age). More importantly, such owners also prefer that none of their neighboring owners should know about defects either. The usual claim is that discussion of defects....in any house........ will detract from their property value. Some even contend that it is best to let homeowners insurance pay for any damage that might occur. The extent to which such claims may have merit is for another discussion. However, this is a real problem to be considered whenever design and construction defects are discussed for an entire development.
(3) Attempting to use the legal system to obtain compensation is difficult at best.......and only useful for very major, extensive defects (even if that). Trying to explain design and construction defects to jurors.......within the realm of attorneys and judges.......is literally an exercise of "Lost In Translation".
The Island Packet has undoubtedly run into serious negative feedback from the County and builder.......as well as real estate firms........and homeowners that are customers of the paper. Even though the paper initiated and ran with the valley truss story for 3 years (and deserves credit for hanging in there)........they have apparently made the "strategic" decision to back off. Though I can understand......with the paper being a relatively small business..........their hesitancy to carry on in the face of resistance from those with power and influence..........they might consider that this story is certainly not isolated to Sun City or South Carolina. This story is part of a problem that extends throughout the nation. It is somewhat muted now duriing the housing industry downturn. However, it will surely return in full force when housing construction starts up again.
John F Mann, PE
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"This position typically results in owner support for the builder, no matter what.........which I have termed the 'stuck-home syndrome' (that may not be readily understandable unless you are over a certain age). More importantly, such owners also prefer that none of their neighboring owners should know about defects either. The usual claim is that discussion of defects....in any house........ will detract from their property value."
"Support for the builder, no matter what..." You got that right! The "stuck-home syndrome" is alive and well! As you say, it's age related. As for wanting "none of their neighboring owners to know about the defects either", that too goes with age and reduced cognitive powers. Folks here need to wake up and smell the coffee.
“The Island Packet has undoubtedly run into serious negative feedback from the County and builder.......as well as real estate firms...” Beaufort County Office of Building Code Enforcement, Pulte Homes, and real estate firms (because they are aware of the problems, and aren’t “up front” with their customers) are responsible for this mess. It’s we homeowners who should be supplying the “serious negative feedback” to them. But, that’s not happening with a retirement community that has “stuck-home syndrome” and reduced cognitive powers.
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