KHOU Ch. 11, News Defenders Investigation
Are problem home builders your problem?
Fly-by-night contractors flock to Texas
 Tuesday, November 29, 2005
By Mark Greenblatt / 11 News
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Houston's in the middle of its hottest building boom in decades. If you build your own home, it'll probably be one of the largest investments you'll ever make. So who's protecting you if something goes wrong?
Over the last few months, the 11 News Defenders have dug through every complaint ever filed with the state's construction commission about builders and remodelers.
We've made some astounding discoveries. We'll reveal what consumer advocates now say about builders who have a history of problems and take you on the trail of local builders who have run into problems. 
           
David Montgomery, Builder Esquire
There is no repercussion for bad behavior of homebuilders in Texas... State authorities put out the welcome mat…”This agency has fallen short on consumer complaints across the board.” Duane Waddill is the Executive Director of TRCC… The Defenders have discovered the commission has not fully investigated more than 80% of complaints against builders.

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Related Article: Houston Chronicle 4/26/2005

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