They bilked seven home owners after the owners obtained $350,000 in Superstorm Sandy relief funds. This was stated by Attorney General Christoper S. Porrino.
Charged Based on Consumer Fraud Act & Contractor's Registration Act
The state claims that company based in Manahawkin of New Jersey, more specifically their owners Adam Nevius, Cole Nevius Jr. and Kimberly D. Atkinson, violated the state's Consumer Fraud Act, the Contractor's Registration Act, regulations governing home improvement practices and general advertising.
The specific compliant
The defendants are accused of accepting money, including federal restoration funds, from consumers to repair and/or elevate Sandy-damaged homes and then failed to begin work, failed to give notice regarding delays in service, failed to respond to phone calls, emails and/or texts inquiring about the status of repairs and/or abandoned unfinished projects without returning for weeks, months or at all, according to the complaint.
The attorney general added encouraging statement: “We will continue to aggressively pursue those who destroy that confidence and undermine the ability of families to go home again.”
What you need to know
From Consumer Affairs there came an explanation for anyone included in the Sandy fund.
“If a contractor accepts a renovation or elevation job, that company must follow the laws and regulations governing home improvement,” stated. Steve Lee, Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs.
He also added little confidence after this scam: with the following statement: “If the company cannot, it should not be conducting business in New Jersey. In order to protect vulnerable consumers, we will remain vigilant and take action against those who fail to live up to their contracts.”
The complaint - the eighth filed by the state against home improvement contractors alleging Sandy-related fraud in connection with federal restoration grant money - was filed in Superior Court in Ocean County.
Thoughts?
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