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Surveyors face punishment for elevation errors
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February 6, 2009 - 5:52 PM
Jessica Holloway
KFDM News has learned two Southeast Texas surveyors who shot elevations
of homes in West Jefferson County could face punishment for how they
carried out their work. The Texas Board of Land Surveying met in Austin
Friday. It's decided two Southeast Texas surveyors violated at least five board rules.
The surveyors filed elevation certificates for families living in the
Labelle-Fannett area of West Jefferson County. After Hurricane Ike,
homeowners in that area found out their elevations were off, in some
cases three feet lower than they thought. As a result, many people in
Country Road Estates had several feet of water inside their homes. Some
lost everything.
A few homeowners have filed civil lawsuits
against their surveyors. They want to recoup the 25% of the lost value
of their homes not covered by FEMA.
Monday two staff members
from the board will decide the appropriate disciplinary action. That
could include a fine or the maximum penalty, losing their licenses. The
two surveyors have the option of telling their side of the story before
the Texas Attorney General. The board will have the final say.
As for any other property owners who file a complaint against a
surveyor, those complaints will be investigated by the board and if it
rules against the surveyers, the same range of punishment is guaranteed.
Surveyors face punishment for elevation errors
February 9, 2009
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