The Condo Disaster That Left Homeowners Trapped

A construction project intended to expand a local sewer system turned into a nightmare for residents of the Woodland Hills Condominiums in Southgate, Kentucky. After excavation began near the property, residents reported severe foundation cracks, uneven floors, shifting doors, and separating balconies. The damage escalated into a landslide, forcing dozens of residents to leave their homes while continuing to face mortgages, HOA fees, and the cost of finding somewhere else to live.

Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu break down the timeline, the lawsuits involving the sanitation district, Bray Construction, and other parties, and the financial consequences for homeowners who lost access to their properties. They also discuss the Kentucky Supreme Court's February 2026 ruling that overturned a temporary financial assistance order for eight homeowners, while the larger question of responsibility remains unresolved. This episode explores construction accountability, HOA costs, housing insecurity, and the devastating consequences when homeowners are left paying for damage they did not cause.

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00:00 Welcome to Chicks in Construction

03:40 Why the hosts are researching this case carefully

04:40 The Southgate condo landslide story

08:00 Background on the Woodland Hills Condominiums

09:30 The sewer expansion project and construction contract

11:00 Foundation damage and warning signs inside the condos

14:30 The landslide and evacuation of residents

16:00 Homeowners displaced while still paying their bills

18:30 Lawsuits, the HOA, and the cost of a retaining wall