Complain all you want about the predictability of the HGTV show “Love It or List It” and its format, but it’s more popular than ever. Love It or List It will want to see your house to get an understanding of the potential renovations that may have to take place, as well as see what your family looks like. Letting ourselves fall in love means taking a real risk. She is based in Vancouver with a focus on justice and the courts. The producers and a contractor behind the home reno show Love It Or List It Vancouver have denied all the accusations made by a dissatisfied couple who sued them last year, saying all the renovations at the heart of the lawsuit were completed properly. Watch: Woman rescues struggling kayaker in B.C. With Jillian Harris, Todd Talbot. If the homeowners decide to "List It," Hilary generally reacts with equanimity and expresses a desire for their best interest, whereas if they decide to "Love It," David frequently reacts with incredulity, questioning their reasoning and/or giving at least the impression of taking their decision personally. A Vancouver couple has filed a lawsuit against the makers of a reality television program where contestants choose between a surprise home renovation and putting their property on the market. Almeida and Waine claimed the show instead hired Kerry van der Griend, whom they described as an actor with "little to no experience" as a general contractor. Waine said he wished to consult with his lawyer before speaking to CTV Vancouver. Complain all you want about the predictability of the HGTV show “Love It or List It” and its format, but it’s more popular than ever. You can also watch full episodes of Love It or List It Australia by starting a 10-day free trial^ with Foxtel Now. None of the allegations in the lawsuit have been tested in court. They did not specify how much compensation they were seeking. Love It or List It is a Canadian-American home design TV show currently airing on HGTV, W Network, and on OWN Canada, and is the original show in the Love it or List It franchise.The show is produced by Big Coat Productions and premiered as a primetime program on W Network on September 8, 2008, and has since aired on OWN Canada as well as HGTV in the United States. In their lawsuit, the couple said they signed a contract agreeing that work would be carried out by Kenny Gemmill, the show's resident contractor, or a "reasonable alternative." It also said the contractor is not an actor and has 30 years of experience in construction. During the on-air reveal of their new house, Almeida and Waine said they loved the "gorgeous" final product. The defendants denied the couple "suffered any loss, damage or expense, as alleged or at all.". The lawsuit against Should I Stay Or Should I Go West Productions also names two of the show’s producers and Kerry van der Griend, an actor with numerous credits listed on IMDB who joined the show to “to act as the contractor in place of Kenny Gemmill.”, The lawsuit states that one of the show’s producers told Waine and Almeida that Gemmill would oversee the work on the home if he was replaced as the contractor. Almeida, Waine and their four children appeared on season four of the show in 2016. prev. The company, its producers and the contractor have asked for the case to be dismissed entirely. The couple’s lawsuit offered a glimpse into the amount of staging in “reality TV.”. Are they really listing? The Love It or List It franchise, developed by Big Coat Media in Toronto, has versions in Australia, the U.S. and several countries in Europe. Norman Waine and Jeanine Almeida's North Vancouver home is seen in this undated photo. The rest was allegedly used by the production company to make the series. https://www.today.com/home/love-it-or-list-it-or-lawsuit-hgtv-show-sued-t87206 Audience Relations, CBC P.O. It points out the importance of hurting oneself or others. Not backing down. Van der Griend could not be reached for comment. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. List Of Common Reasons For Love Issues: 1. Crew members behind the home reno show Love It Or List It Vancouver have denied all the accusations made by a dissatisfied couple who sued them last year, saying all the renovations at the heart of the lawsuit were completed properly. At the end of the episode, homeowners choose to move or stay in their spruced-up old house, which is shown to them in a walk-through on camera. Almeida and Waine claimed they paid the show's production company, Should I Stay or Should I Go West Productions, more than $175,000 for the renovation. 72.200.151.13 13:13, 15 October 2014 (UTC) I read the season/chapter listing and tried to match it up with the one given … Not backing down. After two years, life dedicated to his masterful work on the show has left Eddie with little time to complete the mountain of must haves needed to transform their cramped quarters into the open oasis Martine deserves. To complete the application, include 3-5 photos of the exterior of the house, 3-5 photos of each interior room that needs to be addressed, and 1-3 photos clearly showing your family. 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One of several diseases I’d rather have than deal with some of the clients on the show “Love it or List It” on HGTV. "The plaintiffs assumed any and all liability for all of the renovation work following the [on-air] reveal," read the court document filed in July on behalf of the production company and the contractor. This is one of the top searches that brings people to my blog for answers each day: “Is Love It or List It fake?”. On his construction company’s website, Gemmill is described as “an accredited gold seal journeyman carpenter, and the general contractor for the company.”, The documents allege van der Griend “had little or no experience as a general contractor and no training or qualification to act as a general contractor.”. Designer Hilary Farr and realtor David Visentin are the stars of the HGTV show, "Love It Or List It." Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Hilary Farr, a native citizen of Toronto, Ontario and co-host of HGTV’s Love It or List It with David Visentin, brings her international flair to her design aesthetics. Gemmill said he has been advised against discussing the case. The real estate agent works to find a new house on the market suited to the family, while the designer renovates the participants' current home. Jeanine Almeida and Norman Waine filed their lawsuit against the company behind the show on May 9, 2018, claiming producers brought in an actor with no contracting experience to work on their Lynn Valley home for their episode. Love speaks out for justice and compliant when harm is being done. Rhianna Schmunk is a staff writer for CBC News. https://www.hgtv.com/shows/love-it-or-list-it/love-it-or-list-it-full-episodes-videos Ever since I became fascinated (arguably obsessed) with tiny houses, small homes and generally sustainable living, I’ve been watching more and more DIY and home improvement shows both on the TV and online. For Martine and Eddie- Love it or List It`s consummate contractor, a potential filled home has become a huge headache. A new relationship is uncharted territory, and most of us have natural fears of the unknown. It’s faced legal troubles. HGTV's popular home renovation show, "Love It or List It" is being accused of failing to deliver on its promises. Should I Stay Or Should I Go West Productions has not responded to CTV Vancouver’s request for comment. Jeanine Almeida and Norman Waine filed their lawsuit against the company behind the show on May 9, 2018, claiming producers brought in an actor with no contracting experience to … You're not alone, Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada, Report: Microsoft investigated Gates before he left board, AstraZeneca-Oxford developer blasts Canada's approach to vaccine, says 'messing around is going to cost lives', CTV National News for Sunday, May 16, 2021. According to a Raleigh-based Redditor, the Love It or List It production in the area used the same set of contractors for every episode and was so plagued by scheduling issues that it … Love it or hate it, it's easy to slump into the couch and watch HGTV for countless hours.. Apparently there are a lot of people out there who 1) watch the popular show on HGTV but 2) aren’t buying that all the drama in the episodes is real. Jillian and Todd help homeowners decide whether to love or list their current homes. Two hosts, one real estate agent and one designer, try to sway participants to move or stay. Designer Hilary Farr and realtor David Visentin are the stars of the HGTV show, "Love It Or List It." They claimed issues cropped up after the show aired. One issue: while I know the edit was well-intentioned, don't put editing notes in the article itself. While designer Hilary Farr performs renovation magic on a couple’s home, real estate agent David Visentin tours new homes with the couple, presenting new … The couple’s lawsuit offered a glimpse into the amount of staging in “reality TV.”. Check out our recap and tune in to the next episode! A Vancouver couple has filed a lawsuit against the makers of a reality television program where contestants choose between a surprise home renovation and putting their property on the market. The response to the couple's claim, filed in B.C. Two years later, the couple's in a new home. Hilary has renovated properties in various countries throughout the world, including Australia and the United Kingdom, as well as in California and New York. According to the statement of claim filed last week, the home is now prone to mould, water and carbon dioxide leaks, as well as an increased risk of fire. Love It Or List It has been a staple of our HGTV binge-watching for years.The series pits Hilary Farr and David Visentin against one another as they try to convince homeowners to stay in their renovated home, or sell it and move into a new build.. We tune in for a lot of reasons: David and Hilary’s bickering, for one. A Vancouver couple has filed a lawsuit against the makers of HGTV's show "Love It or List It" alleging their home was left with defects. The premise of Love it or List it is simple: if a couple doesn’t love their home … The show features Hilary Farr, an interior designer, and David Visentin, a real estate agent, who are competing to either transform a couple’s house into the home of their dreams or convince them to list it on the market and move.