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mostlysignssomeportents · 3 years

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Tories pass Grenfell costs onto tenants

In 2017, at 72 people were burned alive when London's Grenfell Tower went up in flames. It had been skinned in highly flammable "decorative cladding" to make it less of an eyesore for rich people in nearby blocks of luxury flats.

That charnel house was the opening act on a yearslong odyssey of cruelty that just reached a new climax in Parliament, as Tory MPs ensured that working people - not landlords, developers or manufacturers - would fit the bill for removing cladding from their homes.

Here's what happened, and what's happening. After Grenfell, there were a series of (ahem) burning questions. For example: where would the people who lost their homes live? This fell to the (Tory) Kensington Council, which had been trying to oust poor people for years.

Kensington Council found a way to realise its twin goals of discouraging poor people from living in the borough and doing the absolute least to satisfy its legal obligations: it had the Grenfell survivors bid against their neighbours for homes:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/grenfell-tower-fire-survivors-bid-permanent-homes-housing-kensington-council-rbkc-a7905341.html

With that question settled (!), the next question raised by Grenfell was, "Do I live in a building with flammable cladding, and if so, what happens next?" These should have been easy questions to answer, but Tory MPs did everything they could to keep the nation in the dark.

Take the question of who should pay to make homes safe. Tory MPs had repeatedly voted down legislation that would have required landlords to pay to make their buildings fit for human habitation. One bill was voted down just months before Grenfell.

https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/corbyn-tried-pass-law-make-homes-safe-last-year-conservatives-rejected-49103/

That the Tories voted against a bill that would protect tenants from landlords is no surprise. After all, David Cameron's 2012 "war on safety culture" paved the way for Grenfell, and the committee that killed the bill was composed of MPs who were mostly landlords themselves.

Neither the landlords, nor the parliament in their thrall, would pay to make the country's firetraps safe.

Theresa May (who found £1B to bribe the bigoted loons at the DUP) told local councils they shouldn't expect anything for cladding removal.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/grenfell-tower-cladding-scandal-council-funding-government-no-guarantee-local-government-budgets-a7809216.html

The rest of the country was just wising up to something May knew: there are hell of a lot of future Grenfells out there. Conservative councils had been on a highly flammable cladding buying spree, because it was 5.7% cheaper than the safe alternative.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/may/08/grenfell-tower-more-costly-fire-resistant-cladding-plan-was-dropped

The only reason the cladding was for sale at all was because the companies that made it had committed fraud, falsifying their safety reports (the "war on safety culture" had ended, making this kind of lethal fraud easy to get away with).

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/grenfell-tower-fire-latest-inquiry-london-cladding-building-safety-uk-celotex-a8362186.html

The local councils who'd saved pennies buying these fraudulent materials went into full CYA mode. They told their residents that information about which homes were affected needed to be kept secret, lest arsonists burn them all down (no, really).

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/mar/16/towers-with-grenfell-style-cladding-at-risk-of-arson-and-terrorism

Still, the cladding had to be replaced, and so work began. The same property developers who'd padded their bottom lines by skimping on fire-safety and installing the cladding made millions replacing it.

https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-fire-cladding-exclusive/exclusive-after-grenfell-fire-same-builders-rehired-to-replace-dangerous-cladding-reuters-finds-idUKKBN1E714Z

These companies sent gleeful notes to their shareholders announcing massive increases in their profitability:

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/mar/08/rydon-profit-rises-grenfell-tower-contractor

and the people who lived in the buildings got sent the bills:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jan/17/citiscape-croydon-2m-recladding-bill-prompted-grenfell-disaster

It's been four years since Grenfell, and at last, a new Fire Safety Bill is working its way through Parliament. The Lords amended it to shift the costs of replacing cladding to the landlords who bought it, the developers who recommended it, and the manufacturers who sold it.

But the Tory Parliament of Landlords voted the amendment down. Millions of English people (Wales, Scotland and NI are a different story) are now on the hook for £40-50K in costs.

https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2021/03/the-ultimate-grenfell-betrayal-uk-government-leaves-victims-of-cladding-crisis-holding-the-bill.html

They're already paying huge insurance premiums because their homes are deathtraps. Banks won't extend mortgages because their homes are deathtraps. They are obliged to spend hundreds of pounds a month for fire-prevention "walking watches" because their homes are deathtraps.

These leaseholds are the cheapest in the country and their residents are the most economically precarious leaseholders. Many are selling at steep discounts to cash buyers, losing everything.

A survey found 90% of the people in these buildings are experiencing declining mental health as a result of the inaction and uncertainty.

These people had nothing to do with the decision to convert their homes to deathtraps, but they are now stuck with the bill.

The three main manufacturers - Celotex, Kingspan, and Arconic - were all determined to have falsified their fire-safety test data and ignored whistleblowers who warned management about the risk.

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2020/12/how-they-built-grenfell

The newly privatised standards bodies - the British Board of Agrément, British Standards Institute, British Research Establishment - that certified the buildings also operate a revolving door with execs from firms whose work they certify.

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/11/29/fir1-n29.html

None have paid a price. Quite the reverse! Arconic billed HM Treasury for £500k in furlough subsidies last year.

The £5.1b that Parliament has approved for cladding replacement does not come close to the total cost, and tenants are being stuck with the shortfall.

In particular, buildings with fewer than 7 storeys will get *no* subsidy - instead, the government will offer the people unlucky enough to live in them loans that they can't afford.

And while these are tenants, they can't move. They are "leasehold tenants" with 99-999 year leases: they don't own their flat, but they own the right to live there for a century. The building is owned by a freeholder - typically an aristocrat or financial speculator.

These leases are sold as though they were property - when a leaseholder "buys a flat," they actually buy the lease, typically with a mortgage. These leases are now underwater, because they are leases on deathtraps.

To move, they'd have to convince someone to buy their flammable leases. To stay, they have to borrow £40-50k to make their homes safe. They didn't create this situation, but the Tories have stuck them with the bill.

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samuelmmarcus · 5 years

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Craftsman Beach House

Hello, my friends! I hope you had a great week and are ready to have a relaxing weekend with your loved ones.

I am really happy to be sharing another beautiful home by Sweenor Builders, Inc.. You will probably recall seeing their Coastal Shingle Home recently featured on Home Bunch. Today, I will be featuring their latest work with This Old House® and I think you will love knowing every detail!

“Every year, This Old House® collaborates with a team of industry professionals and leading home-improvement brands to build a state-of-the art “Idea House.” Sweenor Builders was honored to be asked to build an Idea House for a second time in partnership with Union Studio Architecture and Community Design. The fourth annual Idea House from the trusted home renovation brand, the 2018 home will be built in the historic seaside village of Narragansett, Rhode Island – recently named one of America’s best beach towns by the Boston Globe. Kristen Martone, Sweenor’s in-house designer and owner of Graceke Design led Interior Design on the project.”

Interior Design Ideas: Craftsman Beach House

The 2,700-square-foot cottage has classic Craftsman-style curb appeal and modern looks inside. Located less than a mile from Narragansett’s town beach, it epitomizes what buyers are looking for today: a smaller home that lives large in a tight-knit neighborhood, plenty of bespoke built-ins, luxury amenities including a home gym, dedicated media room and butler’s pantry, and an easy-care backyard designed for “staycation” living.

Foyer

This classic foyer features herringbone White Oak hardwood flooring with a black walnut perimeter. Wall paint color is Glidden’s Swan White.

Lighting: Trace Large Semi-Flush Mount.

Flooring: 3″ Quartersawn White Oak in Precision-Trimmed Herringbone Pattern with Black Walnut–Inlayed Perimeter Border – similar hardwood flooring: here.

Beautiful Foyer Benches: here, here, here & here.

Planter: here & here – similar.

Get Inspired!

Standout features include: Open floor-plan great room with soaring, trussed ceiling, expansive kitchen and butler’s pantry, screened-in porch, two master ensuites, plus 2 more bedrooms, guest quarters over 2-car garage, 4 ½ bathrooms, 2 laundry rooms (1st and 2nd floors), patio, pergola swing, outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, plunge pool, home theater and gym with sauna. This house has everything you could wish for! 🙂

Chandelier: Tech Lighting Viaggio Chandelier.

Paint Color: Walls in Glidden’s Swan White. Trim in Muslin White by Glidden.

Trusses: Knotty Western Red Cedar.

Dining Table: Travis Dining Table by Euro Style – Other Dining Tables: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Dining Chairs: Discontinued – similar here – Others: here, here, here & here.

Rug: Dash & Albert.

Dinnerware

Stoneware Plates, Bowls, and Mugs by Cynthia Brown Studio.

Beautiful Dinneware: here.

Great Room

The Great room features a double-height ceiling with skylights. The sliding patio doors lead to a cozy sunroom.

Rug: Arcon Shag Wool Area Rug by Chandra – Other Moroccan Rugs: here, here, here & here.

Patio Doors: Andersen Architectural Col-lection A-Series Patio Doors.

Floor Lamp: Hannah Floor Lamp by Thomas O’Brien.

Window Treatment: Pleated Drapery in Organic Cotton/White with Mirage/Aqua Banding, and Lexington Collection Traversing Hardware in Java by Smith & Noble.

Sofa: Porter Sofa in Blue by TOV Furniture – Other Recommended Sofas: here, here & here.

Accent Chairs: Chance Upholstered Accent Chair by Four Hands.

Coffee Table: Aeon – Other Styles: here, here, here & here.

Built-ins & Fireplace

The fireplace stone veneer by Eldorado was tightly stacked at 30-inch from the floor to the top of the vaulted living room ceiling. The custom mantel is Walnut and the asymmetrical bookshelves were custom-built by Sweenor Builders.

Stone Veneer: Eldorado Stone

Gas Fireplace: Ortal from Wakefield Fireplace.

Frame TV: Samsung 65″.

Ceiling

The hallway features coffered ceiling with Cherry wood inlays.

Coffered Ceiling: Crafted by Sweenor Builders Mill Shop in Cherry.

Paint Color: Glidden’s Swan White (walls and balusters), Onyx Black (stair trim and handrails).

Kitchen

This kitchen carries the simplicity of a Craftsman-style home. You notice the Craftsman influences on the shaker-style cabinets and the trim framing the windows.

Custom slatted drawers crafted in walnut are perfect to store root vegetables.

Paint: Walls in Swan White, Trim in Muslin White by Glidden.

Floating Shelves: American Black Walnut by Grothouse – similar here.

Kitchen Island Lighting: Perryron Linear Pendant – similar here.

Kitchen Cabinetry: Signature Custom Cabinetry.

Backsplash Tile: Merola Tile.

Counterstools: Arteriors Home.

Vent Hood: Panasonic.

Appliances: Miele.

Countertop

Perimeter Countertop: Silestone Charcoal Soapstone in Suede Finish.

Kitchen Sink: DXV – similar here.

Kitchen Faucet: Grohe.

Hardware: Pulls, Knobs & Cup Pulls – similar.

Kitchen Island Countertop

The island countertop is American Black Walnut with Durata Waterproof Permanent Matte Finish. Island paint color is Glidden’s Zombie.

Kitchen Sconces: Visual Comfort – similar here.

Beautiful Kitchen Runners: here, here, here, here & here.

Butler’s Pantry

Cabinet Paint Color: Glidden Zombie. Walls in Glidden Swan White. Trim in Zombie by Glidden.

Cabinetry: Pioneer Door style with Square Framing Bead in Graphite 20 Sheen Paint-Grade Maple by Signature Custom Cabinetry, Inc..

Countertop: Black Walnut.

Backsplash: Merola Tile.

Cabinet Hardware: House of Antique Hardware – Knobs & Pulls.

Lighting: Feiss Lawler Orb Pendant.

Hardware: Glass Knobs and Rectangular Cast-Brass Bin Pulls – similar.

Powder Room

The powder room features vertical shiplap wainscoting, penny-round floor tile, and a malachite-patterned wallpaper.

Paint Color: Glidden’s Black Magic (trim), Swan White (walls & nickel gap).

Vanity: Salvaged Dresser Vanity – Others on sale: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Countertop & Backsplash: Dekton Natura, Natural X Gloss Quartz Countertop.

Wallpaper: York Wallcoverings Urban Chic Malachite.

Hardware: Eastlake Round Ring Pull in Nickel.

Vessel Sink: American Standard.

Faucet: DXV – similar here.

Sconces: Feiss.

Tile: Merola.

Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood Flooring: White Oak from Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods.

Landing

The stunning staircase leads to a landing area with custom built-ins.

Ceiling Paneling: 5″ Poplar Tongue & Groove Ceiling Paneling.

by House of Antique Hardware.Wallpaper: Confetti Dot Dalmation in Gold by Kravet.Rug: Midnight Stripe Woven Cotton Rug by Dash & Albert

Library / Office

The built-in paint color is “Glidden’s Celestial Blue”. What a gorgeous color for cabinetry, especially when paired with brass accents.

Hardware: Reeded Round Knobs in Satin Brass and Rhode Cabinet Pulls in Satin Brass.

Picture Lights: Thomas O’Brien David 12″ Art Light.

Table Lamp: Aerin Clarkson Table Lamp.

Chair: here – similar.

Rug: Dash & Albert.

Upper Laundry Room

Combining blue cabinets in Glidden’s Romance Blue, Butcher’s Block countertop and blue and white ceramic tile floor tile, this laundry room exudes charm.

Countertop: Reclaimed Oak with Durata Waterproof Permanent Matte Finish.

Floor Tile: Merola.

Lighting: Feiss Lighting.

Bonus Room

Guests can enjoy the quarters above the garage, with its separate bath.

Shiplap Paint Color: Glidden’s Swan White.

Sofa: here – similar.

Coffee Table: here & here – similar.

Wallcovering: Cole & Son.

Ceiling Fan: Monte Carlo.

Peek A Boo

The custom built-ins feature a space-saving, retractable Murphy bed. The Murphy bed is operated by remote control.

Coral Paint Color: Glidden’s Coral Blush.

Rug: Dash & Albert.

Chandelier: Feiss.

Master Bedroom

Each bedroom in this home was designed with a distinctly different feel. The tongue-and-groove ceiling is painted in a glossy finish (Muslin White by Glidden) and wall paint color is Glidden’s Colonial White.

Pendants: Tech Lighting Fab Pendant.

Bedding: Micromink Quilt Set in Ivory by Stone Cottage, Quilted Velvet Pillow Sham Set in Gold by HiEnd Accents.

Accent Pillow: Mina Victory.

Throw: Stockholm Color Block Throw in Yellow by Ink + Ivy.

Bench: Belham Living.

Bench Throw: Tobias Throw Blanket in Ivory.

Headboard: Zuo Modern.

Nightstands: Baxton Studio.

Accent Chair: Leather Barrel Chair by IMAX.

Accent Table: Hammery.

Rug: Rizzy Home.

Master Bathroom

The master bathroom features a spa-like feel with a neutral color scheme of white, beige and wood tones. The custom vanity is flanked by tall storage cabinets, while a paneled accent wall with niche brings warmth and style to the space.

Wall paint color is Glidden’s Colonial White.

Vanity: Custom by Sweenor Builders Mill Shop.

Tub & Fixtures: DXV – similar here, here & here.

Tray Caddy: here – similar.

Tiling: Floor, Shower Wall & Accent Tile.

Sconces: Feiss Mila 2 Light Sconce.

Chandelier: Feiss.

Kids Bedroom

Paint color is Glidden’s Mountain Stream (walls and ceiling).

Teepee: here – similar.

Bunkbed: Harriet Bee.

Bedding: East Urban Home.

Rug: Nourison.

Shared Bathroom

This shared bathroom features a high-gloss floating vanity with laminate cabinetry.

Floating Vanity: Wrapped with Formica in High-Gloss Spectrum Blue by Sweenor Builders Mill Shop.

Wall paint color is Glidden’s White on White.

Pendants: Tech Lighting Echo Grande Pendant.

Sink: American Standard.

Faucet: American Standard.

Mirror: here.

Shower Tiling

The shower features a fun design with blue and white tile.

Pumbling: American Standard.

Tile: Merola White & Blue Tile.

Turquoise Vibes

Paint Color: Walls in Glidden Morning Song. Trim in Muslin White by Glidden.

Ceiling Light: Visual Comfort Balthazar Flush Mount.

Table Lamps: Visual Comfort Anita Table Lamp.

Nightstands: Canterbury End Table.

Bedding & Draperies: Custom.

Rug: Safavieh.

Accent Chair: Stilnovo – similar here.

Emerald Green & Black

Located on the main floor, this bedroom features a green, black and white color palette. The accent paint color is Glidden’s Brunswick.

Pendants: Visual Comfort Alina Pendant in “Smoke”.

Chairs: Allegra Woven Chairs in Rattan by Williams-Sonoma.

Garden Stool: here – similar.

Quilt: Barn Red Quiltworks.

Bed: Copper Grove.

Nightstands: Maxine Night Tables by Safavieh.

Rug: Welford Shag Area Rug.

Bathroom

I am loving the combination of black walls with white subway tile and black matte hex floor tile. Shower is curbless and wall paint color is Glidden’s Black Magic.

Vanity: Custom with toe-kick LED lighting.

Sink: DXV Modulus 55-inch Two Single-Hole Double Bathroom Sink.

Floor Tile: Merola Tile – similar here & here.

Shower Tile: White & Black.

Shower Fitting: Grohe.

Sconces: here.

Basement

The basement is full of surprises, like a fully appointed home gym, a modern media room, and a relaxing sauna. Wall paint color Glidden’s Silent Fog.

Sconces: Feiss Mattix Small Outdoor Wall Lantern.

Gym

Paint color is Glidden’s Solstice.

Lockers: here – similar.

Lighting: Ellen Degeneres.

Sauna

This sauna is 5-by-7-foot and it includes built-in benches. The sauna is made from Western Red Cedar.

Laundry Room

You really don’t need much space to have a well-designed laundry room. This laundry room was tucked into a small corner of the house where stackable washer and dryer, a hanging rod and even an utility sink with Soapstone countertop creates the ideal space to wash clothing.

Cabinet Paint Color: Zombie by Glidden.

Countertop: Silestone Charcoal Soapstone in Suede Finish.

Sink: American Standard Sink & Faucet.

Laundry Hampers: here – similar.

Mudroom

How fun it is to see a home with color! This mudroom features shiplap, which was installed with a nickel gap. To add some contrast, the builder painted the mudroom cubbies and trim a in a deep green. Paint color is Glidden’s Royal Hunter Green.

Lighting: Feiss Corinne Small Globe Pendant.

Floor Tile: Merola.

Puppy Included

The mudroom also features a drop zone with upper cabinet with shelving and and a dog bed and feeding station.

Countertop: American Black Walnut.

Exterior Paint Color

Exterior Paint Color: Olympic Steely Sea.

Clapboard & Trim: Lifespan Solid Select.

Windows & Patio Doors: Andersen.

Sunroom

The sunroom was created to provide a connection from indoors to outdoors. Notice the skylights and the windowed walls.

Ceiling: Knotty Western Red Cedar by Real Cedar.

Swing: Belham Living.

Fan: Akova Ceiling Fan.

Award

This project earned a Gold Award when the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recognized best-in-class projects at the 2018 Best in American Living

Awards (BALA) at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Driveway pergola, corbels, and brackets are in Knotty Western Red Cedar by Real Cedar.

Shingles & Garage Doors

Shingle siding is SBC Cedar.

Garage Doors: Haas Door.

Comosite Roof Tiles: DaVinci Roofscapes.

Stone

The exterior stone veneer is by Eldorado Stone.

Outdoor Sconces: Visual Comfort – similar here.

Outdoor Shower

Built by Sweenor Builders, this custom-built outdoor shower features a pergola roof, privacy panels, and a door laser-cut with a design of schooling fish.

Lighting: Feiss.

Paint Color

The outdoor shower curved seat and plumbing wall are made out of moisture-resistant knotty western red cedar. Shower paint color is Olympic’s Steely Sea.

Dream Backyard

Outside, you’ll find a soothing soak pool, a sunny patio, and a complete kitchen for dining alfresco.

Accodiring to This Old House, this 7×13-foot pre-cast plunge pool was delivered in one piece, dropped into a 4-foot hole, and then faced with stone veneer and a bluestone ledge.

Adirondack Chair Set: Hayneedle.

Sectional: Hayneedle.

Pavers: Unilock.

Many thanks to the builder for sharing the details above!

Builder: Sweenor Builders, Inc. (Instagram – Facebook).

Client: This Old House.

Interior Design: Kristen Martone, Sweenor Builders / Graceke Design.

Architect: Union Studio Architecture & Community Design.

Artwork: Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design.

Landscape: Landscape Creations.

Photography: Nat Rea Photography.

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deniscollins · 7 years

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KB Home to Cut C.E.O.’s Bonus After His Rant Against Kathy Griffin

If you were a KB Home board member, how would you react to the company’s CEO being recorded by security cameras shouting profanities and derogatory sexist and homophobic comments at his neighbor after they had called the police to complain about noise from the CEO’s backyard: (1) discuss the matter and let it go, (2) give him a 25% cut to his year-end bonus, (3) dismiss, (4) something else (if so, what)? Why? What are the ethics underlying your decision?

Jeffrey Mezger, chief executive of the homebuilder KB Home, will take a 25 percent cut to his year-end bonus as a result of his sexist and homophobic outburst against his neighbor, the comedian Kathy Griffin, the company said Thursday.

Any similar incidents in the future, the company also said, would result in Mr. Mezger’s dismissal.

Mr. Mezger was recorded on Saturday by security cameras at Ms. Griffin’s home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles shouting profanities and derogatory comments at Ms. Griffin and her boyfriend, Randy Bick, after they had called the police to complain about noise from Mr. Mezger’s backyard.

The audio recording, published by HuffPost, provoked an immediate backlash on social media.

KB Home, one of the largest homebuilders in the country, said that its board decided to reduce Mr. Mezger’s bonus, which he would receive at the end of its 2017 fiscal year in November.

The value of the bonus, which KB Home called an annual cash incentive payment, is unclear. Last year, Mr. Mezger earned nearly $9 million in total compensation, making him the fifth-highest-paid chief executive among publicly traded homebuilding companies in the United States, according to Builder magazine.

The board also said that it had told Mr. Mezger if in the future there is any similar incident, he will be dismissed.

In a statement, the board said that Mr. Mezger has been a very effective executive and a great leader who has always conducted himself in a professional manner.

Mr. Mezger has the full and complete confidence of the board, the statement said. However, Mr. Mezger’s recent behavior in his personal dealings with a neighbor is unacceptable and a negative reflection on KB Home. Engaging in problematic activity has forced several chief executives from their jobs.

* Brian J. Dunn of Best Buy had a relationship with an employee (2012)

* Matt Harrigan of PacketSled ranted on social media on election night about killing President-elect Trump (2016)

* Scott Thompson of Yahoo was found to have padded his resume (2012)

* Kenneth Melani of Highmark got into a fight with the husband of his then-girlfriend, who was also an employee (2012)

* Brendan Eich of Mozilla donated $1,000 in support of a ballot measure to ban same-sex marriage, causing outrage in Silicon Valley (2014)

* Klaus Kleinfeld of Arconic wrote to a hedge fund manager without the board’s knowledge (2017).

Mr. Mezger’s outburst stemmed from a strained relationship with Ms. Griffin and Mr. Bick, who live in the same upscale gated community.

In the audio Mr. Mezger referred to Ms. Griffin using a crude reference to the female anatomy and a disparaging term for lesbians. He also mocked her shaved head, which was a gesture of support for her sister Joyce, who died of cancer last week.

Soon after the audio was published, the former CNBC host Suze Orman called Mr. Mezger’s actions disgraceful. You really want to buy a home from this man?

Beyond disgusting, Ms. Orman wrote on Twitter.

#CEOs

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