A recent YouTube video shared a California woman’s dream of building a healing retreat in Hawaii which turned into a bizarre legal battle. The woman, identified as a relationship coach, purchased a vacant acre of land on the Big Island to build a peaceful sanctuary for women. However, her plans were shattered when she discovered a fully built house occupying her property.
The Background of the Incident
The story began in 2018 when the woman purchased an acre of land for $22,000 on Hawaii’s Big Island. Describing herself as a big believer in spiritual matters, she saw the plot as a perfect match for her vision. However, her plans were put on hold due to the pandemic, and during this time, a series of events unfolded.
The Big Mistake
According to reports, a construction crew was hired by a developer to build homes in the area. Unfortunately, the crew mistakenly built a three-bedroom family home on the wrong plot of land, which happened to belong to the woman.
The Demand
The error only came to light when a real estate agent contacted her, informing her of the situation. Shocked and confused, the woman demanded that the house be removed from her property, claiming her legal rights.
Things Took a Turn
However, the situation grew more complicated as it was revealed that the newly constructed house had already been sold to another party. To add insult to injury, the developer is now suing the woman.
The Reason for the Lawsuit
The developer’s lawyer argued the company had lost a ton of money due to the mistake, insisting they’d done everything to build on the right property. They also argued that the property value has increased due to the house, and she should be forced to buy it.
The Defense
On the other hand, the woman’s lawyer argued she was blameless and shouldn’t be left holding the bag for someone else’s error.
More Problems
The situation escalated further when the tenant moved into the property, worsening the woman’s frustration. The video shared that she found herself dealing with increased property taxes, vandalism, and a general feeling of helplessness.
The Most Frivolous Case
The video host, Steve Lehto called the developer’s lawsuit “one of the most frivolous I’ve seen in 33 years of practicing law.” He added that the woman undeniably owns the land and she has the legal right to demand the house be removed, despite the potential cost.
Unjust Enrichment
According to Lehto, the developer’s claim of “unjust enrichment” seems weak as the house is more of a nuisance than a benefit for the woman.
Share Your Thoughts
So what do you think? What would you do if you were in this situation?
