America's Large Homebuilders Shift the Cost of Shoddy Construction to Buyers

Major U.S. homebuilders D.R. Horton and Lennar are facing allegations that they construct homes with significant defects—including sewage backups, mold infestations, and building code violations—then use complex tactics to avoid responsibility for repairs. Over 60 homeowners across 16 states have reported extensive construction issues that have rendered their homes unsafe or uninhabitable, with some waiting over a year for promised repairs while builders downplay problems and shift costs to buyers.