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Hillsborough homeowner reports $215,000 in structural defects in new $541,000 DR Horton house
A Wimauma homeowner is in a dispute with builder DR Horton over extensive structural deficiencies in a home purchased for $541,000 in May 2023. While an independent contractor estimates repair costs at $215,000, the builder has offered a $12,000 settlement in exchange for a full release of all legal claims.
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The case highlights the financial and legal risks homeowners face when new construction homes exhibit systemic structural failures and the limitations of builder-provided warranties.
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organizationDR Horton“Construction company that built the home and is currently in a dispute with the ”locationHillsborough County“The jurisdiction where the home is located.”personJessica Perez“Single mother and homeowner in Wimauma reporting structural defects.”personJosh Burnett“Attorney specializing in construction defect cases who provided commentary on in”locationDallas“Location of DR Horton's corporate headquarters.”