HGTV flippers hit with building violations

[KayWard]

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.

 

[Emily C]

This happened in my town as well - someone who grew up here and ended up having a show on HGTV did some demo work or something like that without permits. Not the same people you mentioned, but it seems to be an unfortunate trend.

 

[Eric]

I'm sensing an opportunity for a new HGTV reality series here..."Building Department Nightmares" or something (lol).