HGTV and Property Brothers Under Fire for a "dangerous" residential renovation

"They put the fear of God in you," said the former client.


Property brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott are real estate. The identical twins have carved out a niche for themselves on HGTV, where they help couples transform a fixer dream house forever - While sticking on a modest budget. They cataloged 14 seasons and overthrew hundreds of properties. But for a pair of newlyweds, the journey to the construction of their white fence was anything but a fairy tale.

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After making the knot in 2018, Paul and Mindy King Forwent their honeymoon to play in the successful renovation series of HGTV Property brothers . In an interview 8 news now , the couple of Las Vegas recalled to sign a contract So that their newly purchased house renovated under the direction and expertise of the Scott brothers.

Paul and Mindy fueled more than $ 200,000 in agreement, an apparently interesting investment. However, since their episode was broadcast, the Kings were in a continuous and controversial legal battle with the production company of the program.

Property brothers has always broadcast on HGTV. At the time of filming, the show was supported by the production company Cineflix. (The brothers have since launched their own entertainment company.) According to the court documents obtained by 8 news now , the Kings pursue Cineflix, as well as the entrepreneurs and subcontractors that the company has hired, for having done a bad job.

"They earn their millions of dollars. Their fame. They live their lifestyle based on people like us, who trusted them," said Mindy 8 news now .

In their trial, which was filed in January 2021, the Kings claim that Cineflix was not authorized in Nevada. In addition, the couple affirms that the production company has outsourced work to unskilled entrepreneurs and subcontractors who would have violated several building codes.

The couple said they were locked in a "David against Goliath" battle but refuse to retreat until justice is restored. "They put the fear of God in you, and I will not let it happen to us or someone else," said Mindy.

The Kings said, "Our house looks good when you enter because they have built a TV." But what is under a sparkling outside is "dangerous", they say.

"The sludge and the sewers escape, disintegrating the cabinet," said Mindy to 8 news now During a home visit. Since the production of production, their sink has also sold and their range of kitchen is inoperable due to "the bad -sized gas line".

At one point, their house was also considered a biohazard due to mold and brown residues accumulating in their dishwasher.

"Whenever we had lit the kitchen sink, once the water has hit the elimination of garbage, it would go to the dishwasher," said Mindy.

A test carried out by Southern Nevada Health District confirmed that bacteria were harmful. "It was actually considered a biohazard and deleted by a Hazmat company during the summer," said Mindy.

Paul said that these "serious and dear problems" created a dark cloud on what was supposed to be an exciting period of their lives. Due to the problems to be accomplished, their house is subject to chapter 40, which dictates that they cannot sell the property until these problems are resolved.

"We cannot sell a house where there are all these shortcomings and not to code," said Paul. "We cannot sell it, but if we could, we take a huge financial blow."

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The couple also said they were disappointed with the lack of communication and the support of the Property brothers .

"We did not have a honeymoon. I didn't have a fanfare. We have taken our savings because we trusted Jonathan and Drew," said Mindy. "Again Jonathan and Drew where are you? Why don't you help us?" AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

"We can never watch HGTV shows," added Mindy.

Although the Kings were only Cineflix as the defendant, they plan to add the Scott Brothers to the trial. According to Daily mail , a trial before jury is scheduled for October 2024.

Better life contacted Cineflix and the Property brothers About the alleged trials and allegations will update this story with their answer.


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