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Shaking in Monarch Grove

The Villages has taken steps to stop the utilization of vibrating rollers close to our properties that was wreaking havoc. Thanks for all the suggestions.

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Originally Posted by Vershire (Post 2205977)

We live in the southernmost section of Monarch Grove, on the fenceline and have had a front line seat for the newest development in the Villages these past few years. Like all of the southernmost villages, we have endured the past two years of respiratory issues related to dustbowl conditions and burning of trees at times. There were plenty of opportunities to complain about the 3:30 am wake ups as they started and moved their machinery and/or refueled with spotlights shining into our windows. We didn't like the 9 months of mining operations as they hauled out hundreds of loads of dirt from this land to somewhere else but we endured it. That all changed this weekend. As they work to prepare the sites and roads that they literally are building on top of our property lines, they are using large tamping rollers that compact the earth beneath them. Works great to make a road, but when they are 30 feet behind your house it causes the whole house to shake. The light fixtures, ductwork, windows, etc. just shake and there is one heck of a din that scares pets and adults alike. Its also doing wonders for our pools and decks and windows, many of us have cracks that have developed or seals that have broken. Yes, we knew we would have construction behind but none of us bargained for destruction of our precious homes. Suggestions on who to complain to? We have tried the Villages, Rainey and the City of Wildwood thus far.

Morgan and Morgan

Have fun finding a law firm that will take on TV.

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Originally Posted by wisbad1 (Post 2206001)

Morgan and Morgan

Not going to happen.

I would document the damage, and then contact Sumter County Building department, In a previous life, the company I worked for had sensitive equipment, and when another company was going to open a new mine in the area, there were strick ground vibration rules to be followed, and we even had monitors installed. No idea if there are requirements here.

So you bought a house in a spot where you knew there was going to be a lot of construction, now you’re complaining about the construction?

Not as bad as
buying next to the turnpike and complaining about the turnpike noise
or
Buying next to an entertainment venue (sawgrass) and complaining about the music.

So, probably number 3 on the list.

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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2206012)

Not sure you can consider every undeveloped piece of land as a spot where there is going to be a lot of construction. Or maybe that's the way it is in Florida.

There is a big difference between causing annoyance and causing damage. The OP did not complain when the work was annoying. The OP should not have to foot the bill when the work causes damage.

I wonder if the insurance companies would get involved in that. Though in Florida there would be a chance of your insurance being dropped or rates going up.

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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2206012)

If you read the OP you would have seen they were prepared for, and put up with normal construction, but that does not mean the should have to put up with damage from that construction

I would go and see the site manager and see what can be done to alleviate the cause of the damage, and if you get the push off, see his boss, and keep going up the chain until you get an answer, and recompense.

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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2206027)

Site Mgr has deadlines from the people that pay him or her. Even IF (big if) they they sympathize, the best you will.get is lip service.

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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2206040)

Site Mgr has deadlines from the people that pay him or her. Even IF (big if) they they sympathize, the best you will.get is lip service.

Lip service? Then go higher.
Get and show a damage report, and get repair or recompense.
**** deadlines.

Get some legal advice. Sounds like you have damages

You'll be within a mile or so of Sawgrass and Eastport plus 8-10 golf courses.

The value of your home will increase substantially a year from now when this is complete.

File an insurance claim pronto, like yesterday. They will do the legwork and have the financial means to get things done in your favor. You wouldn’t be the first in this circumstance they have had to work with. Most insurance companies are much larger in financial backing (I.e Progressive worth about 60 Billion) than the Villages. If the contractor building next to you can’t make things right, get er done!

Get your neighbors to join you in a law suit

A law company might not take on TV if it's just you for whom they "may" win damages, but if they have many people...