Marc Duffy, an attorney, and Marianne Duffy, a stay-at-home mom and former attorney, served as their own general contractors on the project.... When we needed advice, authorization or information about county laws and county permits and county processes, we went to the county.”hmmm,..... what's that old adage about attorney's and fools??
In any case They are it - bwaahahaha. oops sorry I couldn't control myself.
I've been in Commercial Construction since 1970 and have been involved as a Project Manager on everything from a stinking strip mall to a 58 story Hi-rise - and I wouldn't be my own G.C. building a house. And I sure as hell wouldn't rely on the numb-skull Neanderthals who issue permits for any "advise" - as most can barley read 'Dick & Jane' books.
Ergo, they got what they deserve - rip it down Einsteins.
ps: I'd sue your attorney and GC. Oh that was YOU wasn;t it. hahahahaha
Don't know where you live, but Montgomery County, Maryland is one of the most affluent counties in the country. I don't think you will find many idiots in the county government--unless, of course, you are referring to the liberals who run the school system.
The Duffys have every right to be upset that they were granted permits if those permits were not in conformance with the law. To grant government the power to regulate people's lives without imposing any responsibility on it for screwing up is an abomination.