A Tale of Tunnels, Toils & A Heap of Trouble
A house, already bursting at the seams with more folks than a clown car at a circus performance (total of 27), recently got the attention of local law enforcement. Rather than look for a larger property, the Do-It-Yourselfer residents decided the best solution was to expand the living space themselves and got to work!
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The tenants became like fastidious moles, scooping out dirt well past the foundation above, toward the sidewalk, to create several subterranean bedrooms for those sleeping on the floors at night. They completely ignored applying for building permits or hiring an engineer to ensure structural stability.
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It turns out that digging underground foundations with zero job experience, doesn't create a safe, living environment. Had the work crew been law abiding as well, their project might have been successful. Several calls to police for domestic disputes and illegal drugs unearthed their unique housing situation.
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Soon, the feds got involved, realizing that some people inside had immigration paperwork hiccups, the below-ground bedroom extension became the least of their worries. So, in this case, digging a hole isn't just a figure of speech; it was an ill-planned construction project that uncovered a heap of trouble.
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Another reason to leave home construction, especially when increasing the square footage, to the professionals or it ends up creating more problems than expected. If this story sounds too fantastical to be true, look no further than this article:
Total of 19 Arrested after Search of Now Condemned House in Washingon City
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