Georgia homeowners accuse D.R. Horton of selling defective homes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 13:41 · Archive

Sixteen homeowners in Georgia are claiming D.R. Horton sold them houses with defective plumbing that began leaking about four years after purchase.

Sixteen homeowners in the Stonewood Creek subdivision near Dallas, Georgia have filed a complaint accusing D.R. Horton of selling them houses with defective plumbing systems. All the homes were built by D.R. Horton and contain cross-linked polyethylene pipes manufactured by Uponor Inc. The homeowners said the pipes began leaking approximately four years after they moved in.

Matthew Ardis, who purchased his home in the subdivision in 2019, said the pipes have leaked so many times that his home looks like Swiss cheese inside. He has repaired dozens of leaks and said they came "one after the other, day after day". Ardis argues that D.R. Horton is responsible, stating the company "have the responsibility to provide me with a livable home". Other homeowners described similar experiences and significant emotional strain. Rosemary Pastula said the situation has left her in constant anxiety, describing it as "like a time bomb". Yazmin Roman said the leaks have altered her daily routines and left her worried about what she will find when she returns home. The homeowners said the repair costs have been significant.

How it is being reported

• These homeowners claim company sold them homes with ‘defective pipes’Homeowners in Georgia are accusing D.R. Horton of selling houses with defective plumbing systems.WISTV · 5 Nov, 13:02
• These homeowners claim company sold them homes with ‘defective pipes’Homeowners in Georgia are accusing D.R. Horton of selling houses with defective plumbing systems.Live5News · 5 Nov, 13:02

In this story: D.R. Horton · Stonewood Creek · Dallas, Georgia · Uponor Inc. · Matthew Ardis · Rosemary Pastula · Yazmin Roman

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