Two homes in Northeastern Baltimore County are being ordered to be torn down because of being located in a flood plain. Local Builder Gemcraft, has been ordered to remove the buildings from the property because they are placed too close to a small stream, White Marsh Run.
There is a fear that the homes may flood because they fall in the position of the 100 year flood plain, and may eventually flood. The county was concerned that if the homes did flood in the future, they would be held responsible and face a lawsuit.
The foundations have been poured, and the framework has begun, but it all must be removed from the premises, says Baltimore County. The builder stands by his account the the plans and positions of the properties have remained the same since the development proceedings began.
This is an extremely rare occurrence for homes in the midst of being constructed are ordered to be demolished. My question is; where are the prospective homeowners of these homes, and what financial impact has this had on their lives. It has to be an extreme inconvenience to believe construction has begun on your new home, have it sit in delay for more than a year, only to have the county decide it will never be built.
Who is to blame? Someone has to be at fault for this situation. Is it the builder, developer, or the county?
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