The Troubles of Buying Mike Holmes Approved Homes

TLDRHomeowners in Meford, Ontario, who bought Mike Holmes approved homes face major structural defects and repairs. The homes, endorsed by the famous contractor, were found to have beams and posts not up to code. Some homeowners had to move out for over a year, and several houses had to be demolished. Mike Holmes' involvement in the project raises questions, as documents reveal his company provided loans for the development. Lawsuits have been filed, and homeowners feel let down by the lack of support from Holmes.

Key insights

🔨Homeowners who bought Mike Holmes approved homes in Meford, Ontario, faced major structural defects and repairs.

💔Several houses in the Terracewood development had to be demolished due to irreversible damage.

💰Teron, Ontario's Consumer Protection Organization, has been covering the costs of repairs, including those for a house previously bought and sold by Mike Holmes' company.

📜An $8 million lawsuit has been filed against parties involved in the project, including Mike Holmes and the builder Third Line Homes.

🤔Homeowners feel let down by the lack of response and support from Mike Holmes, who endorsed the homes.

Q&A

What were the major problems homeowners faced in the Mike Holmes approved homes?

Homeowners faced major structural defects, including beams and posts not up to code, which required extensive repairs.

Did any houses in the Terracewood development have to be demolished?

Yes, several houses in the Terracewood development had to be demolished due to irreversible damage.

Who is covering the costs of repairs?

Teron, Ontario's Consumer Protection Organization, has been covering the costs of repairs, including those for a house previously bought and sold by Mike Holmes' company.

Has any legal action been taken regarding these issues?

Yes, an $8 million lawsuit has been filed against parties involved in the project, including Mike Holmes and the builder Third Line Homes.

How do homeowners feel about Mike Holmes' involvement?

Homeowners feel let down by the lack of response and support from Mike Holmes, who endorsed the homes.

Timestamped Summary

00:05Homeowners in Meford, Ontario, who bought Mike Holmes approved homes face major structural defects and repairs.

01:21Several houses in the Terracewood development had to be demolished due to irreversible damage.

02:23Teron, Ontario's Consumer Protection Organization has been covering the costs of repairs, including those for a house previously bought and sold by Mike Holmes' company.

03:28An $8 million lawsuit has been filed against parties involved in the project, including Mike Holmes and the builder Third Line Homes.

06:16Homeowners feel let down by the lack of response and support from Mike Holmes, who endorsed the homes.