Dear Editor:
RE: Elora builder voids contracts; 32 buyers left without a home, Jan. 26.
I find it disgusting that Gemini Homes has voided contracts with 32 home buyers in the South River development.
They cite that conditions were not met with regards to hard services not being completed by Jan. 13. The letter explaining that their contract was terminated was sent to purchasers after hours on Jan. 18 without any previous warnings.
Gemini general manager Brad Crnkovic explained there were several reasons that led to the delays that caused the contracts to be automatically terminated. The one that stands out to me is “severe weather conditions last year”.
If the weather was a concern last year why didn’t Gemini advise the purchasers of this and extend their closing dates? They could have also amended the Jan. 13 date to a mutually agreed date. Why isn’t the other builder in the project (Granite Homes) having these issues or could their purchasers receive an email some evening in the future?
Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton could only say that he feels bad for the home buyers. That’s it? This situation should be a top priority. Everyone seems to be pointing the finger elsewhere. Gemini blames the township. The township says not my problem, talk to the developer (Haylock).
It seems to me that Gemini is trying to get more money out of these purchasers, especially the early buyers. They have seen the cost of their model types increase in price by as much as 50%. I can only imagine what the prices will be in the second phase.
Do the right thing, Gemini.
Greg Manson,
Elora