I need experienced advice on buried construction trash I found on my property.

[traderx]

That's not my style. I talked to a TV reporter while doing research who wanted to run with it, but that's for his 15 minutes of fame.

So putting a video on YouTube is out of the question?

 

[AAbsolute]

So putting a video on YouTube is out of the question?

I had a feeling someone was watching my computer activity, but I thought it was someone other than you. I just signed up for my Youtube account yesterday. AAbsolute1969

et tu, Brute?

 

[traderx]

I had a feeling someone was watching my computer activity, but I thought it was someone other than you. I just signed up for my Youtube account yesterday. AAbsolute1969

et tu, Brute?

Not me Julius. Honest.

 

[AAbsolute]

sooo.....Mr. AA, what is the news? Were you able to get help/idea's from the County or DEP?

I made one last try with the powers to be. Instead of remediation they attempted a group decapitation. I know how these things can take on a life of there own. Many, many times it's the cover up that really causes the far bigger problem than the root issue.

Imagine if you will a group of bright and intelligent professionals looking to preserve their position over what they know to be in opposite of their own core values and beliefs. It starts innocent enough with a little bit of shaving at the truth and slowly it grows. Such is my America.

 

[SHELLY]

I made one last try with the powers to be. Instead of remediation they attempted a group decapitation. I know how these things can take on a life of there own. Many, many times it's the cover up that really causes the far bigger problem than the root issue.

Imagine if you will a group of bright and intelligent professionals looking to preserve their position over what they know to be in opposite of their own core values and beliefs. It starts innocent enough with a little bit of shaving at the truth and slowly it grows. Such is my America.

Document, document, document; send registered-return receipt letters; and take lots of photos and film. If you plan on fighting this thing, you'll need lots and lots of proof of what you did and who you contacted trying to fix it. If you've used e-mail, phone calls and face-to-face meetings up to this point, I'd document all that you've done and start anew with registered letters (with return receipt) to all the parties--and consider getting a lawyer.

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[AAbsolute]

I was trying to figure a way to put 2 Thanks on your post, but it doesn't seem possible.

I took plenty of pictures. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to determine what happened here. You can see the lift of fill in every hole like a stripe.

 

[ClintClint]

I was trying to figure a way to put 2 Thanks on your post, but it doesn't seem possible.

I took plenty of pictures. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to determine what happened here. You can see the lift of fill in every hole like a stripe.

Geez Louise!!! You folks that are used to digging in sand would be laughed off the planet in the rest of America for piling up a few rocks/sticks/debris and then making a Federal case out of it!! I build roads and infrastructure in areas where it's not unusual to blast bedrock and bring in more in dirt that your whole lot costs. You have to build in the cost of the unexpected if possible, try to recover some when you sell, and accept less profit or even a loss if you choose to proceed.
Until you dig up drums of hazardous materials or the county pulls your building permit, stop your whinning. None of the people you have dragged into this appreciate your hissy fit. The County and DEP know the Developers that make conscientious efforts to abide by all regulations and correct any deficiencies.
If the Developer is shady, then believe me they are just waiting for a chance to jump down his throat. But, that doesn't seem to be the case from what you say.
Get on with your construction and document your extra costs. "Suggest" to the Developer that he share in your additional expenses or sell you another lot at a discount. You are wasting your time and your good name otherwise.
If the Developer is reputable and contributes to the general well being and tax base of the County, then those people who you are trying to enlist to help you will turn against you if you keep stirring up s**t.

 

[AAbsolute]

I sure didn't intend to upset you Dr. I'll consider your point and try and apply your advice to this case.

You're in the business, do you think when I negotiate with a buyer I should disclose the materials I found buried?

 

[ClintClint]

I sure didn't intend to upset you Dr. I'll consider your point and try and apply your advice to this case.

You're in the business, do you think when I negotiate with a buyer I should disclose the materials I found buried?

Absolutely disclose it! I would try to store it on the lot in a dumpster if possible for all parties to analyze if they want. Or, at the very least keep a representative sample of it, pictures of the before and after removal, and proof of legal disposal. You're probably not going to get any county people to sign off on any verifications, but check on a private environmental engineers for paperwork, soil tests etc. Clint

 

[AAbsolute]

Absolutely disclose it! I would try to store it on the lot in a dumpster if possible for all parties to analyze if they want. Or, at the very least keep a representative sample of it, pictures of the before and after removal, and proof of legal disposal. You're probably not going to get any county people to sign off on any verifications, but check on a private environmental engineers for paperwork, soil tests etc. Clint

Do you think my Realtor should make some disclosures like that in the MLS listing or advertising?