Link: Landslides Swallowed Up Houses in California. Owners Still Have to Pay.

Nic and Alison Grillo's neighborhood in Seaview, Rancho Palos Verdes started experiencing landslides in summer 2023. They noticed significant damage to homes, including their own, with cracks and structural instabilities appearing rapidly.

The Grillos have incurred over $25,000 in emergency modifications in an attempt to salvage their home. Essential services like power and gas are cut, pushing them to rely on solar panels and a Tesla power wall.

The financial burden of owning a landslide-impacted property is crushing for the Grillos. Insurance doesn't cover land movement, and selling the home is unlikely due to its depreciated value.

Past landslides on the Palos Verdes Peninsula have set a precedent, yet the area continues to see new slide events. Experts indicate that landslides are likely to increase in size and affect more properties.

Despite the dire situation, state and federal assistance remains limited. Residents, including the Grillos, face mounting debts with little support from governmental bodies.

The broader community experiences similar challenges. Many families are fighting to navigate daily uncertainties while grappling with financial and emotional turmoil due to ongoing landslides. #

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