Mike Holmes has addressed publicly, for the first time, a legal action claiming defects in houses within a “Holmes Approved Homes” project located in Meaford, Ontario.
The renowned contractor and popular television personality released a statement on his Facebook page following CBC News’ coverage of the lawsuit update, four days later. Filed in 2021 by Tarion, an organization safeguarding consumer rights for new-home buyers in Ontario, the lawsuit alleges construction defects.
Expressing profound disappointment with the “news reports” surrounding the lawsuit, Holmes highlighted that only a portion of the statements provided by his company, the Holmes Group, were utilized by the media, with some being taken out of context.
Holmes emphasized that his company lacked access to the houses during the construction phase of the development, rendering them incapable of assisting in identifying or verifying potential issues. Furthermore, Holmes reaffirmed his steadfast commitment to his track record, asserting that he and his company remain resolute in their mission to aid homeowners in rectifying issues and ensuring quality construction.
Mike Holmes posted this statement on his Facebook page in response to CBC News’s story last week about a lawsuit involving a “Holmes Approved Homes” housing development in Meaford, Ont. (Mike Holmes/Facebook)
An $8-million lawsuit filed by Tarion targets not only the Holmes Group but also over a dozen other entities associated with the development known as TerraceWood. According to the lawsuit, spanning from 2015 to 2019, 14 houses within TerraceWood were constructed with various flaws, including significant structural issues.
Tarion contends that the builder, Third Line Homes, neglected to address these defects, prompting Tarion to cover all repair costs.
