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Home Builder Mold Problems Invite Possible Lawsuit Mold-Plagued Residents
May Sue Trinity Homes WISH-TV, Indianapolis, Ind., July 10, 2003.
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Zionsville homeowners whose houses are growing mold because of improper construction met with the builder Wednesday night. The president of the Brittany Chase Homeowners Association says it was a productive meeting that's helping to get the homes fixed. But others are not as enthusiastic.

Behind closed doors of a north side church, Trinity Homes met with many of the 125 homeowners with mold problems. By all accounts, it was a meeting of the minds on how to best fix trinity homes with mold problems. Not everyone liked what they heard.

"There were a lot of people who weren't the least bit satisfied. They have a lot of personal issues and it's very disruptive to their lives and so there are going to be a lot of hard feelings, I'm sure,” said Tom Hallett, Brittany chase homeowner.

Hallett's home doesn't have mold problem, but many people living in the Brittany Chase subdivision do. Several people leaving the meeting say they have faith Trinity will fix the homes to everyone's satisfaction.

"They have a plan and there are a lot of people who aren't satisfied with it, they're looking into other options and it's just going to be something that takes a while,” said Hallett.

Some exasperated homeowners left the meeting early saying they plan legal action against Trinity Homes.

Steve Freeland, the homeowner's association president, says Wednesday night's meeting with Trinity is a sign of progress. "Certainly there is a lot of frustration but I do believe a lot of people heard tonight that Trinity is wanting to work with them and I think they've alleviated some of the concerns and maybe some of the apprehension,” said Freeland.

One couple News 8 spoke with as they left the meeting has been in an apartment three weeks. They're frustrated because they can't live in a home they're paying for. Yet they were willing to give Trinity a second chance to make the home right. On the other hand, several people appear to have had enough and said they're planning legal action.

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