HGTV flippers hit with building violations

Have you guys heard about the scandal around a popular HGTV show where the stars have been hit with building violations? Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama are in hot water after renovating homes without applying for the proper permits. I'm shocked that HGTV's executives didn't look into the couple's practices before giving them a show. Apparently it's nothing new. From this article, even though it's illegal, it's still somewhat common to begin construction work in Hawaii without a permit because the permitting process takes so long. Still, you wouldn't think they'd want to shine a spotlight on their permit avoidance by having a national show.