Big Island Home Built on Wrong Lot Ordered DemolishedBig Island Home Built on Wrong Lot Ordered Demolished A Big Island court has ruled that a home built on the wrong lot must be demolished. The ruling comes after a years-long legal battle between the homeowner and the rightful owner of the land. According to court documents, the homeowner, identified as John Doe, purchased the wrong lot in 2015. The lot was adjacent to his intended purchase but had significantly less valuable oceanfront property. Doe allegedly failed to properly survey the property before purchasing it. As a result, he constructed a $1.5 million home on the wrong lot. The rightful owner of the land, identified as Jane Roe, discovered the error several months later. Roe filed a lawsuit against Doe, alleging trespass and demanding the removal of the home. Doe initially claimed that he had purchased the correct lot and blamed the error on the seller. However, the court rejected this argument, finding that Doe had failed to exercise due diligence in verifying the property lines. The court’s ruling ordered Doe to demolish the home within 90 days. Doe has the right to appeal the decision, but legal experts believe his chances of success are slim. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough due diligence when purchasing property. Buyers should always obtain a professional survey to ensure that they are purchasing the correct land. Failure to do so can result in costly legal consequences, as in this case.
The court orders the demolition of a Big Island home built on the wrong lotKAKE
