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House Mess Blocks Octuplet Homecoming

Disappointed inspectors come up with list of necessary work

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 12, 2009 5:21 AM CDT

(Newser) – Octuplet mom Nadya Suleman has been given a list of work that must be done on her new four-bedroom home before her babies can leave the hospital, said disappointed inspectors from Kaiser Permanente, reports Radar. The news was a major setback for the hoped-for homecoming this week for two of the babies. Suleman didn't bother showing up for the inspection of the house, where carpeting and kitchen tiles are torn up, reveals a Radar video.

House stairs must be rebuilt, new banisters created, storage cabinets installed and safety features provided, including a guard on the fireplace, according to a spokeswoman. Inspectors were surprised Suleman skipped yesterday's inspection and have demanded she appear for another one today. The unemployed single mom said on a video blog yesterday that she—and not her parents—paid for the new house. A real estate agent said Suleman's father bought the house.

Unidentified men move out of a house in La Habra, Calif., that Prudential Realty listing agent Mike Patel said was being purchased by Nadya Suleman's father Ed Doud.
Unidentified men move out of a house in La Habra, Calif., that Prudential Realty listing agent Mike Patel said was being purchased by Nadya Suleman's father Ed Doud.   (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Jonah, one of the octuplets, waits to go home.
Jonah, one of the octuplets, waits to go home.   (AP Photo/NBC NEWS)
Nadya Suleman, the mother of octuplets leaves her home in Whittier, Calif., Wednesday March 11, 2009.   She  said in a video posted online Wednesday that she -- not her parents -- is paying for the four-bedroom, three-bath home in La Habra, Calif., where she plans to raise her brood.
Nadya Suleman, the mother of octuplets leaves her home in Whittier, Calif., Wednesday March 11, 2009. She said in a video posted online Wednesday that she -- not her parents -- is paying for the four-bedroom,...   (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Nadya Suleman tries to ward off paparazzi outside her home in Whittier, Calif., yesterday.
Nadya Suleman tries to ward off paparazzi outside her home in Whittier, Calif., yesterday.   (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
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COMMENTS
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Guest
Mar 12, 2009 4:14 AM CDT
If she's earning money, being paid to her dad so she can keep receiving disability and welfare for her kids, is this how we want welfare paid out? I think if she's making $250k/year or more, she ought to pay back her welfare for other kids who need it.
Shannonals
Mar 12, 2009 2:03 AM CDT
A 2,500 square foot house. 4 bedrooms, 14 children, 1 adult, and one huge immense property tax payment. Won't be long before this house is foreclosed on also
AllisonMW
Mar 11, 2009 11:56 PM CDT
4 bedrooms for 14 kids and (at least) one adult??!! I know with 14 kids, there has to be some room sharing, but just four bedrooms?? What has this woman gotten herself into...

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