On Monday, 375 homeowners filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court against Del Webb Communities Inc. seeking repairs. An additional 158 plan to join the suit and 471 other homeowners are seeking arbitration.
On Monday, 375 of those owners filed lawsuit against Del Webb Communities Inc., now part of Pulte Homes, seeking repairs to their homes. The rest are either planning to file a lawsuit or are required to seek arbitration instead based on their purchase contracts. The 1,000-plus residents are seeking one of the largest construction defects actions in the state. It is estimated that each home requires between $50,000 and $100,000 in repairs. The lawsuit affects homes built between 2000 and 2006.
Before filing a lawsuit, based on state law, the complainants first issued a formal request for repairs and gave 60 days for a response. No offer was made, but Pulte Homes, which merged with Del Webb Corp. in 2001, issued a statement via e-mail on Tuesday that in part read, "If a homeowner believes their home is experiencing a problem, we work hard to support our customers and reach a resolution."Pulte also stated, "We understand that the law firm solicited residents from more than 7,000 homes." There are more than 9,600 homes in Sun City Grand.
Alleged problems provided by the law firm include:
• Stucco - Some homes do not have "weep screeds." A weep screed is part of stucco wall construction that allows rainwater to drain out of the walls and prevents mold growth.
• Acoustics - Noise levels are too high inside some Sun City Grand households, which fall within the noise impact zone of Luke Air Force Base.
• Concrete - Foundations are deteriorated due to corrosive salts and desert weathering.
• Soils - Expansion of the soils has resulted in cracking in the foundations, slabs, tile floors, walls, ceilings and drywall.
(source: Arizona Republic)
About Me
- Shielamarie Suttle, ASP CNE REALTOR®
- I am a Licensed REALTOR dedicated to providing the highest level of service to buyers and sellers. I strive to be known by other real estate agents as a true professional and a pleasure to do business with. My mission is to treat each and every client as an individual and to always put that client's needs first. My goal is to get the job done with as little hassle as possible. I am aware that most clients want even more than just a no hassle transaction, what they really want is someone who will listen to their needs and desires. That is what I am great at! I have been an Arizona resident for over 22 years and am deeply familiar with most every area across The Valley. I specialize in servicing Mesa, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Higley, Queen Creek and Chandler. Most importantly, I am a full-time, full-service real estate professional. Our real estate market is ever-changing and working with an agent like me who is embedded in the industry on a daily basis will ensure a winning experience when buying or selling your next home.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
You can find great local Mesa, Arizona real estate information on Localism.com Shielamarie Suttle is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, an online community to help real estate professionals grow their business.
No comments:
Post a Comment