A Belle River couple, Suzanne and Michael Beaudoin, are embroiled in a five-year legal battle with their homebuilder, Everjonge Homes, over hundreds of thousands of dollars in deficiencies in their new construction home. These issues include severe water damage and black mold, which have led to significant health problems for the family and financial depletion, especially after their insurance policy was cancelled.
‘Not going down without a fight’: Warranty battle with local homebuilder
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A Belle River couple, Suzanne and Michael Beaudoin, are embroiled in a five-year legal battle with their homebuilder, Everjonge Homes, over hundreds of thousands of dollars in deficiencies in their new construction home. These issues include severe water damage and black mold, which have led to significant health problems for the family and financial depletion, especially after their insurance policy was cancelled.
- 1 2016: Beaudoin couple moves into their new home; pre-possession inspection conducted with Everjonge Homes.
- 2 Over time: Deficiencies escalate, leading to a major storm causing a massive leak and black mold.
- 3 After storm: Insurance company informs them water damage is homebuilder's responsibility, then cancels their policy a month later.
- 4 2019: Couple launches a lawsuit against Everjonge Homes.
- 5 Present (five years later): Lawsuit is ongoing, couple faces financial and health struggles.
- Emotional and financial depletion for the Beaudoin family
- Severe health issues (chronic headaches, migraines, asthma) due to black mold
- Insurance policy cancellation for the homeowners
- Estimated damages upwards of $1 million
- Ongoing litigation with no resolution yet
What: A couple is engaged in a five-year legal battle with their homebuilder over hundreds of thousands of dollars in deficiencies, including severe water damage and black mold, in their new construction home.
When: Since 2016 (when they moved in); lawsuit launched in 2019 and has been ongoing for five years.
Where: Belle River, Ontario, Canada.
Why: The home, built by Everjonge Homes, has significant structural and waterproofing deficiencies that the builder allegedly dismissed, leading to extensive damage, health issues for the family, and financial strain.
How: The Beaudoin couple launched a lawsuit against Everjonge Homes, obtained an independent engineering report, and are now struggling to afford legal representation due to the prolonged dispute.