The human cost goes far beyond financial loss.
When a newly built home has code violations and the builder and warranty system fail to adequately respond, the damage reaches into every part of a family’s life. This book identifies 21 categories of negative human impact, including:
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Financial hardship and in some cases bankruptcy |
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Long-term physical health damage, including from mould exposure | |
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Mental health consequences including anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation |
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Lost childhoods and intergenerational trauma | |
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Marriage and relationship breakdown |
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Homelessness and displacement | |
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Lost productivity and lost jobs |
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Broken trust in government and institutions |