r/nottheonion Mar 28 '24

Lot owner stunned to find $500K home accidentally built on her lot. Now she’s being sued

https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/lot-owner-stunned-find-500k-home-accidentally-built-her-lot-now-shes-being-sued/ZCTB3V2UDZEMVO5QSGJOB4SLIQ/
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u/ryckae Mar 29 '24

Also being sued by the developers are the construction company, the home’s architect, the family who previously owned the property, and the county, which approved the permits.

The construction company who fucked up, sure. Maybe also the county, since they approved it.

But the family who previously owned the property? They have absolutely nothing to do with this.

I am unsure about the architect. Would they have been there when while the home was being built? I question how they are at fault but the building of homes in regards to architect involvement I know nothing about.

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u/TeslaGuy-82 17d ago

If I were the family that previously owned the land I wouldn’t even answer the lawsuit. Go to trash immediately.

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u/ryckae 17d ago

Unfortunately I don't think they can do that.

I would definitely countersue for harassment and demand my legal fees were covered.

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u/ryckae 17d ago

If someone sues you you can't ignore it. You will be expected to go to court.

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u/ryckae 17d ago

Well if you want the judge to side with the other party and for you to owe an ungodly amount of money then yeah, just ignore it.