On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 00:33:56 GMT, "pray4surf"
scribbled this interesting note:

Yes, 30 years is only a 'small' number in the overall scheme of things, but
to a humans 'lifespan', it's almost half ;-)

But the structure will most likely be there until the mud comes
sliding down...which it will.


So let's address the 'unstable hillsides w/ inadequate terracing/shoring'...

Is it the homeowner's fault? No... (Unless they had performed un-permitted
work)

Is it the builders fault? Maybe... the 10 year limit on construction defect
litigation has easily expired...

Is it the cities fault? After all, the city approved the work and 'signed
off' on it. Well, the city is going to absolve themselves of any liability.

In essence, the homeowners are screwed...

Well, an argument could be made that the homeowner(s) screwed
themselves by not doing their research beforehand.


Act of god? - Apparently so...

No god was needed for anyone who can see to predict this was going to
happen...eventually.
--
John Willis
(Remove the Primes before e-mailing me)