Man Facing Foreclosure Tries To Tear Down Home With SUV
Stephanie Sklar from New Carlisle OH report on what NOT to do when facing foreclosure! The article describes a man that took his SUV and proceeded to destroy his house! I guess he thought felt that if he couldn’t have it, the bank wasn’t going to get it either!
While this is an extreme example is does demonstrate that many sellers do. They strip fixtures (items that are physically attached to the house) from homes prior to the bank foreclosing on them. The issue is that this practice is against the law.
So if a friend or client mentions this tact, explain to them what you have learned today.
Man Facing Foreclosure Tries To Tear Down Home With SUV
BY Stephanie Sklar
A New Carlisle man facing foreclosure, is also facing criminal charges, according to WDTN 2. Clark County officials said that Steve Doak attempted to tear down his Firwood Drive home after he found out that the bank was foreclosing on the property.“As far as I’m concerned I am not done yet,” Doak said on Wednesday. “Not until it’s laying completely on the ground.”
Deputies were called to Doak’s home on Tuesday following neighbors reporting that he was driving an SUV through his yard, colliding into fences and walls.
Officials described the scene as very dangerous. They said there were neighbors outside and, also, Doak could have hit gas or electric lines, potentially causing an explosion.
Doak is now charged with a handful of criminal charges, including inducing panic, disorderly conduct, driving under suspension, and reckless operation.“His actions last night were completely out of control and unwarranted,” said Sheriff Gene Kelly.
“This was conduct that was not called for.”Sheriff Kelly said he will have additional patrols around Doak’s home, making sure that he does not do any extra damage.
The investigation is ongoing and officials said that additional charges could be filed in the future. You can view the news coverage on the story in the video above.