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The Failed, Defendant, and the Collapse of Building CompanyToplace's Billion-Dollar Empire

from July 2023

A Failed consultant was extensively solicitous with acquiring his insolvent company a very moneymaking job threatening the safety of everyone in the area. Without warning, he began demolishing a major supporting wall on our property, the major load-bearing wall of our bedroom. At one point he had constructed a hose from his roof diverting water into our office, causing over some several thousand dollars damage to the upstairs rooms, and undermining the footing of the house.

To compound matters, we discovered that the intermediate wall did not meet the legal fire rating, a critical omission that threatened everyone's safety. In spite of our pressing attempts to rectify the issue with the neighbour's and contacting the council, we were informed the builder's inspector had already approved on the project, ignoring our concerns and leaving us vulnerable to fire.

Despite getting a legal judgement in their favour and compensation for the damages incurred, the toll was immeasurable and created many unpleasant memories. They decided to sell their beloved home, we mourned the loss of our garden refuge, another victim of proper government oversight and unsafe building practices. The lack of proper oversight and governance by local government created the environment for this tragedy to unfold, highlighting the demand for more responsibilities and protection for owners.

As we grapple with the aftermath of this ordeal, we are left to consider: What help do house owners have when their greatest financial investment are made vulnerable by the negligence of dodgy construction companies? {https://www.facebook.com/groups/1240633520160302,