5 day after the storm: lies & crappy city dainage fix (if you can call it a fix)

[tat2dano]

Wow man I wish I would've stumbled on to this sooner, I'd have offered to come out and at least help you shovel up some of that mud, I'm really sorry that happened to you, you seem like a genuinely nice guy, un-believable how someone can lie like that, I personally wouldn't be able to live in my skin if I were that person. I hope you remedied that situation.

Best of luck to you and your family, God bless.

[Hefferman1]

Good luck and I'm praying for you.

Document everything, no matter how small.

[SafeArmsReview]

Thank you very much for the prayers & the advice.

:)

[mike520784]

My advice is not to blame anyone and to accept what has happened. Simple.

[SafeArmsReview]

so upholding contractual law is a mute point with you?

interesting but thats immature and naive at best, however if thats how you live, more power to you.

For me I will not let ppl defraud me or my family of what it right morally or by law, but thats just me.

[mike520784]

Mate; I'm sorry. I get lied to all of the time, and I know how it hurts. When I bought my house there was fitted furniture that was included in the details but the seller removed it just before I moved in. I started to take proceedings but in the end it got too difficult.

[SafeArmsReview]

I know how you feel - it sucks being lied to.

We are still looking into our options with this mess - Lord willing something good will come of this.

:)

[Rototill27]

There isn't adequate drainage on that street and if they were faulty in fixing the issue..then you have a lawsuit. You mentioned something in the video about the Realtor saying that the issue had been fixed, so, that impresses upon me that you were warned previously about potential flooding. The issue here is that the city is liable as they did not rectify the problem. The sewage system is the city's concern, not the previous owner. I don't think you have much of a case against the seller.

[Rototill27]

Yes, you can talk to a lawyer about the seller..but..I can bet you that the lawyer will steer you into dealing with the city concerning this matter. I'd sue the city. You could try going after the owner as well for lying on the seller documents. In terms of getting things fixed though, you will want to bring a claim against the city.

[SafeArmsReview]

the seller lied on the disclosure statement - said NO FLOOD damage but neighbors & even the city engineer testified that there was multiple floodings.

If I had known about the floodings, I would not have purchased the prop.

There are actually two issues - 1= poor city drainage & 2= lying seller who is actually committing fraud.

Both need to be addressed for certain.

[SamuraiCommando]

When you got your homeowners policy it should have shown any previous claims for floods or water damage. Your insurance company knows that info. I dont know if you used a realtor for your sale but In WA state there is a form called a seller disclosure statement and the seller has to disclose any know previous issues fixed or not. If you have this in your purchase and sale docs and the insurance company shows a claim. The seller is going to be in trouble legally. Chin up eyes on the Lord.

[SafeArmsReview]

Yes the seller's disclosure form clearly shows he lied in light of the testimony of neighbors & even the city engineer who is helping in this case.

More interesting info to come...

;)

[SafeArmsReview]

BTW in light of MediaLynxLLCs continued ad hominem attacks on me & others, I have helped him seek other profiles where he can continue to do that.

;)

[godsRanger]

Does that include Athiest? It fits the description of a religion. Or are you going to change the def.?

[MediaLynxLLC]

Athiesm means a lack of belief and as I said I do not with to argue it's not like we are going to change eachothers mind. Furthermore I apoligise for calling you an idiot you have the right to your opinion.

[godsRanger]

No. The "You are an IDIOT". You had no cause to say this, therefor, you apear to have no control.

[MediaLynxLLC]

sometimes here on youtube people speak frankly but I do not wish to argue with you anymore can we just agree to dissagree?

[godsRanger]

MediaLynxLLC, thats a good boy. Keep quit till one of us say's you can talk.

[MediaLynxLLC]

LOL you really put me in my place LOSER

[godsRanger]

Yes. And I didn't use your kind of abusive language and you got the point.

[MediaLynxLLC]

You consider my reply to consist of abusive language? I didn't swear or even say anything profane. Try not to cry for too long about it.

[godsRanger]

Only children speak the way you do. Third Grade name calling. Perhaps there should be laws to prevent someone like yourself that has no control over himself from owning a firearm.

[MediaLynxLLC]

maybe they should pass a law preventing religious extremists from owning a firearm.

[godsRanger]

Have you noticed...we didn't speak to you. Now be a good little boy and wait till your called on. K?

[MediaLynxLLC]

"that's why god doesn't like lieing"....Love it. If you have flood coverage then you simply need to make a serious spreadsheet of costs, got at least 10 estimates, submit the most expensive then hire the cheapest contractor to do the work and keep the rest of the money as a bonus. Or maybe it's time to bust out the good ole bible and get down on some serious thumping. Obviously rational thought has no place here.

[godsRanger]

Remember this ; GOD has this marked in the book, and the seller has some face time comming. I've had some problems in my house the seller lied about and this guy had transfered out of town. Then after he got settled into his new job and house he got fired and moved back into town. He knows I'm looking for him, but GOD already made him pay! GOD bless you my brother and I'm going to pray for you and your family now. Rest easy..GOD has your back.

[MediaLynxLLC]

GOD GOD GOD GOD? You are an IDIOT. It's perople who believe in childish superstishions that are responsible for holding back the progress of man.

[Boomer1949]

Burn copies of your film of the rain storm and the water flow during the storm. This is the most valuable piece of evidence you have. Not only for your insurance claims but for future action in court if you need to go that way. Don't forget to list in your claim your landscaping loss. Keep records of what happens day to day that is flood related. Things might develop later that you don't see now.

[SafeArmsReview]

I will do that for sure

thanks for the good advice

[Maynardsat]

You lost way more stuff than I did. Sorry to hear about the personal belongings. At least you're in Colorado. It will dry out. You have the altitude on your side. Here in West Virginia, with the heat and humidity, I had mildew growing within hours. We're in a similar situation here and may need to get a lawyer also.

[tallman1415]

Brings back bad memories. Our house flooded from the inside out. Clothes washer water solenoid stuck open and flooded entire house with two inches of water while we slept. Would have been deeper but the water ran out the front and back doors. Farmers Insurance was fantastic and covered everything but it was still a nightmarish and stressful time. Good luck my friend. Keep the faith, it will all work out in the end.

[nilesmc]

Sue the city. good luck w/ the realtor, they'll probably tell you its a 'buyer beware' thing and not award in your favor.

good luck buddy. Remember that things could always be worse. hang in there

[cayote319]

I never have understood why things like this happen to good people.

All the best to you and your family.

[SafeArmsReview]

Well the bible says it "rains on the just and on the unjust" so being good doesnt really have anything to do with it.

What bothers me is that the seller did not fully disclose this problem.

[wcarlpdrysdale]

to make then even better :)

All the best to SAFE ARMS REVIEW .

It's like getting a spanking for fucking with the hot fry-o-later when a kid .

It's my feeling he will emerge stronger for it , so I'm sad ,,, but also glad that he will have this sorted out for when it rains for a week

[Frequencitee]

Steve

The obvious stuff first. Water safety after potential contamination (I think you're the expert here) and electricity that might go where you don't want it.

Disinfecting methods: Use every one available. You may want to get the insurance company to advance you some working capital for the clean-up so that you have more control over the efficacy aspects.

[Frequencitee]

You can rent an Industrial Ozonizer (like the ones the hospitals use) and leave it running inside the house to get rid of any environment that sustains life for mold, mildew, bacterial life, etc.... The machine charges the oxygen particles so that they attach themselves together creating O3.

Anticipate that any mud might contain sewage or chemicals.

The city should be actively involved, pull the records on the work that was done, write a letter stating the situation and copy FEMA (I know) ...

[Frequencitee]

your legal advisor(s) and any other entity (mayoral, veterans affairs, anyone you know in the Corps of Engineers...) rally the Cavalry around yourself. Don't try to do it all by yourself.

Call and ask for a prayer vigil. Seek any help offered. Minimize the amount of time between the damage and some semblance of normalcy.

Stay somewhere else if need be and ask your friends to be there when you're unable to while work is being done, to keep an eye on things.

[aboutsoul19]

God bless, Jesus Christ protect you and your family Steve. I will pray for you all.

[odeswx]

Whats interesting is the previous owner said there was NEVER a problem before, so WHY would the city repair the problem if there was NEVER a problem in the first place?

[DrDissent]

Man my heart goes out to you guys.

My only advice is get a lawyer, they will know what to do. Anything else is just speculation. It sounds like that property has a "history".

Stay strong.

[CajunBadVoodoo]

I'm a guy that has been through mucho crap with insurance after Hurricanes Rita & Ike. Please watch the details with your insurance. Trust, then verify.

[manicbuyer]

if the city had eng do specific work to stop flooding- that establishes an issue and that work done didn't fix it. If neighbors acknowledge flooding AFTER the city did the work that supposedly corrected issue- it's the city and seller. If you are going to sell the house in 1 yr, you have to disclose the flooding & it's going to hurt. If city bought house earlier- find out the story ,how long it took to remedy , what course of action was taken, the atty & owner info- instead of recreating wheel

[ljrow49]

What area is this?

[frizbee911]

man I'm so sorry!

[frizbee911]

I'll be praying for you!

[MotleyShaneReturns]

Im sure your getting tons of advice........so i will just say our hearts go out to you and yours.....What a horrible horrible thing to have happen......the previous owner was definately AWARE of that problem!!

[MrMindfucker]

Very true Steve! God Bless you!

I live on the Cyrstal Coast in NC and We go thru that kind of stuff on a year basis!

My favorite part is refusing to go to a hurricane shelter and cranking up the generator and putting my survial skill's to good use!

The best part is walking out in 100mph wind and rain to enjoy mother nature !

[a13084u2]

Steve, you should probably cut the drywall and insulation up from the floor at least 2' in the rooms that got flooded and remove it before mold starts to grow in the walls. I don't know if your insurance company has said that this is not neccessary but remember they want to keep thier cost down.

[turboredcart]

In my experience with lawyers...they run up a large bill. I think I would carefully read the insurance policy. I would not spend thousands on a lawyer for something I may or may not win. The insurance company- per haps run it past them as to the details. 1 hours time. Wow. One thing you CAN do- is complain to the state licensing board- the brokers license could be censured. Just be carefull in regards to lawyer fees. They can add up and not be worth it.

[twhittamore]

Pass your videos on to the news channels get your probblem out there.

[101011a]

Might also want to call in to the Tom Martino show on Monday if you can and see if you can get some excellent advice too. He's usually on top of things such as what you're going through.