[neilbcox]

Our home is directly beside a protective preserve by Lake Denham. Our lot was built up about 8 feet higher than the preserve floor which seems to be swampy.

My legal question is since the developer and hired engineers approved this action should they hold responsibility if any sinkhole (depression) develops?

Thanks for any legal suggestions?

[Glowing Horizon]

Since large amounts of rain following a dry spell is one of the causes of sinkhole formation according to geologists, then why aren't gutters required for every Villages building, along with downspouts tied to subsurface storm sewers to carry water away from structures? Several homes I looked at had no gutters at all. Wouldn't the erosion from roof runoff potentially contribute to sinkholes & wouldn't the erosion predictably get worse over time?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Glowing Horizon

Since large amounts of rain following a dry spell is one of the causes of sinkhole formation according to geologists, then why aren't gutters required for every Villages building, along with downspouts tied to subsurface storm sewers to carry water away from structures? Several homes I looked at had no gutters at all. Wouldn't the erosion from roof runoff potentially contribute to sinkholes & wouldn't the erosion predictably get worse over time?

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