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Shipyard homeowners accuse Lennar of misleading marketing; Commission urges direct talks

Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure · November 7, 2017
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Homeowners at the San Francisco Shipyard told the Commission Nov. 7 they were repeatedly told by Lennar sales staff that certain lots would be parks; they say recent developer communications and late letters failed to resolve the dispute and asked the Commission to press for an in‑person meeting rather than legal counsel alone.

Homeowners at the San Francisco Shipyard used a Nov. 7 Commission meeting to press allegations that Lennar misled buyers by removing affordable buildings and substituting parks from marketing materials. Several owners asked the Commission to require the developer to meet directly with residents and to delay certain approvals until the issues are resolved.

Outside counsel for Lennar, Robert Smiley, told the Commission he was appearing on Lennar’s behalf and said Lennar “is prepared to meet with the homeowners” but that the commission meeting was not the forum for litigation or a detailed…

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