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8.a.
Board of Examiners of Contractors
Meeting Date:
02/12/2019
Re
Scott Stamper dba Regency DKI vs. Carolyn J. Thomas - Contractor Complaint
Submitted For:
Shaun Coss
Scott Stamper, CEO, Regency DKI vs. Carolyn J. Thomas - Contractor Complaint

SUBJECT:

Contractor/Qualifier DBA Competency Card No. State License No.
Scott Stamper Regency DKI 19 00025591 CGC1521838

CASE INFORMATION:

Regency DKI was contracted and paid by FED NET in October of 2018 to correct a leak in the upstairs bathroom of a home located at 2811 D Stoneway Lane.  Complainant indicated that work was begun without permits, was conducted in an unprofessional manner, and remains incomplete.

BACKGROUND

Ms. Thomas indicated that in October she had a water leak in her upstairs bathroom, for which she hired a licensed plumber, who fixed the problem.  The insurance company contracted Regency DKI to repair damage created by the leak.  She indicated that permits were not obtained, there was demolition of the bathroom which caused her to stay at a hotel and when she returned no further work was completed for twenty (20) days.  She indicated that workers showed up at random, damaged previous repair work, indicated to her multiple times that permits were not necessary, and failed to complete the project in a timely manner.

TIMELINE

October 14, 2018 Ms. Thomas files claim with FED NET regarding leak in upstairs bathroom.
October 15, 2018 Regency DKI workers arrived and removed the vanity.
October 16, 2018 Licensed plumber came to home and fixed the leak.
October 17, 2018 Regency DKI assesses damage created by leak.
November 28, 2018 Regency DKI begins reconstruction work.
January 9, 2019 Ms. Thomas files Contractor Complaint with Building Department
January 10, 2019 Notice of Complaint mailed to Mr. Stamper
January 28, 2019 Notice of Hearing mailed to Mr. Stamper

ALLEGATIONS

Ms. Thomas alleges that permits were not obtained for the work,  she is unsatisfied with the work that was done, and would like the project to be completed in a timely manner.

ALLEGED CHARGES:

(2) Committing fraud or deceit in the process of contracting.
(3) Committing incompetency or misconduct in the practice of contracting.
(4) Committing ross negligence, repeated negligence, or negligence resulting ina significant damage to life or property.
(6) Committing mismanagement or misconduct in the practice of contacting that causes financial harm to a customer.
(7) Substantial departure from, or disregard of, plans or specification without consent of the owner or his duly authorized representative;
(8) Knowingly or deliberately disregarding or violating any applicable building codes or laws of the state, county or city;
(9) Willfully and deliberately engaging in a type or class of contracting for which the contractor is not licensed or registered;
(11) Failing to actively supervise construction projects for which the contractor has applied for and obtained a building permit; or for projects for which the contractor is, by contract; responsible.
(12) Contracting with persons or firms not having a certificate of competency issued by the city for work or services to be performed within the city when said persons or firms are required by this chapter to possess such a certificate of competency in order to perform the contracted work or services;
(13) Proceeding on any job without obtaining the applicable building department permits and inspections.
(15) Knowingly combining or conspiring with an uncertified or unregistered person by allowing his certificate or registration to be used by the uncertified or unregistered person with intent to evade the provision of this code.  When a certificate holder or registrant  allows his certificate or registration to be used by one (1) or more  business organizations without having any active participation in the operations, management, or control of such business organizations, such act constitutes prima facie evidence of an intent to evade the provisions of the code.

RECOMMENDATION:

To be determined at the hearing.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Building Paul Thomas 02/06/2019 09:04 AM
Form Started By:
Karen Murphy
Started On:
02/01/2019 03:24 PM
Final Approval Date:
02/06/2019