What was supposed to be the American dream has turned into a two-year-long nightmare for a Georgia mother of two.
Emoral Farmer, a Fayetteville homeowner, says she was forced out of her new five-bedroom home just weeks after moving in due to severe plumbing and sewage issues that have made it unlivable. Now, as two major companies point fingers at each other, Farmer and her children remain stuck in a hotel, paying a mortgage on a house they can’t even live in.
A Home That Was Doomed From the Start?

Farmer purchased the home in 2023, excited to settle into what she thought was her dream property. But within two weeks, she noticed a sewage backup—the first sign of a devastating structural issue.
“Any water that’s put in the sinks stays there for days and days at a time,” she told WSB-TV.
It only got worse. Water damage spread throughout the home, leading to a gut renovation of the entire ground floor, leaving it completely gutted.
Through her tears, Farmer described the heartbreak of being locked out of her own home, saying:
“I’ve been played on what we call the American dream.” she said.
Who’s to Blame?

The home’s builder, Chisel Mill Homes, initially covered Farmer’s hotel stay while investigating the problem. Their findings revealed that the septic line had been severed—a catastrophic mistake that led to the plumbing failure.
The culprit? Coweta-Fayette EMC (CFEMC), the power company that installed the home’s electrical line, which they accidentally ruptured during installation.
But now, both companies are denying responsibility:
- CFEMC claims they notified the builder of the damage and even left a hole for repairs.
- Chisel Mill Homes insists they never received any such notice and would have fixed the issue before Farmer moved in if they had known.
- CFEMC’s insurance investigation claimed that the septic damage wasn’t the real cause of the plumbing failure, further complicating Farmer’s case.
A Family in Limbo
As the dispute rages on, Farmer is still stranded in a hotel with her two children, all while continuing to pay the mortgage on a home she can’t live in.
“Everyone can say it’s not your fault, but it doesn’t matter whose fault it is,” she said. “It’s still my home, my kids have to live here.”
Desperate for help, Farmer has launched a GoFundMe to assist with her mounting costs.
For now, her American dream remains just out of reach—buried beneath legal battles, corporate red tape, and a house that still isn’t a home.