HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK, Hawaii — A Hawaii County judge ordered an “illegal” house, built by mistake on the wrong lot, to be removed. The mistakes made by the developer and construction company may amount to even more, as the court has left the door open for the lot owner to seek further damages. The 15-page ruling, on a court motion by lot owner Annaleine Reynolds, grants an injunction — and also squashes the case that the developer filed against her. The ruling cites that the developer and construction company assumed the risk of building the home without a survey. According to court filings, taxes went up from $400 annually to $4,000 annually, after the house was built.

Source: CNN June 27, 2024 21:05 UTC