They have discovered that the newly built homes they bought and paid for were never connected to a proper sewer system and never received building approval.
They have now been given 14 days by the local council to sort the matter out or face possible legal action.
The problem began after they purchased the houses.
The builder went bankrupt having just completed a dozen homes. It had been planned to build more than 100 houses and apartments.
What none of the home-owners realised at the time was that a proper sewer system had never been built.
The road to their homes is a no-man's land as it hasn't been finished, with manhole covers sticking far above the surface.
They have no street lighting and the water supply for some homes comes from a neighbour's outside tap.
When the builder went bust, the residents were left with no-one to seek legal redress from. To sort the problem out they also need access to land that is now in the hands of a receiver.
Francie Molloy, Sinn Fein assembly member for the area, said the residents simply could not afford to solve the problem.
"A sewer system and a treatment works are required. It needs a pumping station that costs a lot of money and it's in the ground of the receiver, so it's not actually on the residents' property.
"So they can do absolutely nothing as far as that goes. But the problem is that as the sewerage builds up, it backs up towards their houses and it could create a massive problem for them."
At this stage the residents can't see a way forward. For Joe O'Neill and his family, this was their first home.
"For your first house you have an ideal image of what it would be like, that everything would be OK. Obviously it's not and it's been a nightmare," Mr O'Neill said.
"Who does the buck stop with and who is going to solve this problem? That is the big question."
Custom kitchen designer Gail Drury, CMKBD, answered that question with an emphatic yes. Winning first place in the large kitchenand large bath categories, two very different design visions come together to compliment this Burr Ridge, Illinois home's architecture.
White cabinets surround a walnut-stained island, balancing simple lines with rich details. An intricate tile design incorporates a mix of stainless steel tiles, marble tiles and metal liner strips for a stunning result.
Challenged to fit a myriad of appliances and upgrade storage while staying within the existing kitchen's footprint, intelligent design solutions define the space. A furniture-like island divides the kitchen space from the living area for a better traffic flow. A Lutron lighting system conceals all electrical outlets.
Creating a calming retreat with a luxurious, spa-type feeling was the main objective for the master bath design.
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