The TCC is taking the failed developers of Bella Vista Homes to court in relation to non-compliance of the Building Act. Are our mayor and councillors for real? Bella Vista Homes is in liquidation, has no cash assets, and owes $4 million to creditors.

And there's more. The council's basis for the court proceedings against Bella Vista Homes is non-compliance of the Building Act, the very regulations the TCC by legal status is required to oversee and administer. The council itself is being sued in two different proceedings by all of the 21 Bella Vista homeowners.

Mr Mayor and councillors, you need to take ownership as you have placed these homeowners in this distressing situation. It is not of their making – you failed them, you displaced them, therefore you have more than an obligation to see they are treated fairly.

That is all they are asking for; a fair and reasonable settlement. You have spent more than enough of our money on consultants, lawyers, accommodation, and goodness knows what else. Do the right thing: the homeowners are willing to negotiate out of court. Get it sorted.

B Porter, Welcome Bay.