Las Vegas Couple Claims “Property Brothers” Sold Them an Empty Dream
LAS VEGAS COUPLE CLAIMS “PROPERTY BROTHERS” SOLD THEM AN EMPTY DREAM
A northwest Las Vegas valley couple, Paul and Mindy King, are speaking out against the hosts of a popular home-remodeling show, the “Property Brothers,” claiming they were sold an empty dream. The Kings, who got married in 2018 and bought a house to start their new life together, say the experience has been a nightmare.
The couple entered into an agreement with Jonathan and Drew Scott, the hosts of the show, back in 2018, paying them around $200,000 to renovate their house. However, for the last several years, they have been embroiled in a lawsuit that they describe as a “David versus Goliath” fight.
According to the lawsuit filed in Clark County District Court, the Kings accuse Cineflix, the production company the Scotts were working for, and several contractors and subcontractors hired by the company, of doing a shoddy job. The Kings allege that Cineflix wasn’t even licensed in Nevada to perform the work and that inexperienced contractors were hired, leading to numerous building code violations.
The couple shared behind-the-scenes footage with 8 News Now, showing Jonathan Scott and his camera crews working on the house. Despite the house passing city inspection after its remodel, the Kings claim there are serious and expensive issues that need to be fixed. They even have a Chapter 40 placed on their house, preventing them from selling it until all deficiencies are corrected.
The contractual agreement with Cineflix states that the Kings are entitled to $5,000 each day if the deficiencies aren’t corrected past the agreed-upon completion date, which was in May of 2019. The Kings are now considering adding Jonathan and Drew Scott to the lawsuit, as they feel let down by the hosts they trusted.
A jury trial is scheduled for October 2024, and the “Property Brothers” have not responded to requests for comment. Cineflix has stated they do not comment on pending litigation. The Kings’ story serves as a cautionary tale for those looking to embark on home renovations and trusting in popular TV personalities.