A Brick business was among 44 statewide that were fined for being unregistered or otherwise non-compliant with state law, official said.
The fines were levied to the scofflaw contractors after an investigation took place, based on complaints and referrals by consumers from across New Jersey, said Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa.
Ray Alsing Landscaping was the only Brick business to make the list. The company was not registered with the state, as mandated by law.
The state's Contractors' Registration Act requires home improvement contractors to register with the state and obtain a registration number that begins 13VH," according to a statement released by Chiesa's office. To register, a home improvement contractor must provide proof of liability insurance, disclose a legitimate business address, and provide other information about the business. Contractors must display the registration number on all contracts, advertisements, and commercial vehicles as a reference for consumers.
The landscaping business was fined $4,500. Chiesa's office also referred a customer complaint to its Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit for arbitration.
The Brick business was one of two in Ocean County to be cited in the sweep. K&C Landscaping in Bayville also received a $4,500 fine for failing to register with the state.
What about free-lancing work, landscaping isn't they only.
Beware ...he may have made a dime or less by WORKINg!!!! Where was government when he needed clients .... Or vehicles ..... Or Capitol ....or advertising .... Government doesn't Protect and serve,we can't even prevent.... and harass innocent citizens. It's how we DO!
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Go abead , select that "LOW BID" Most of the time it is absolutely the "HOMEOWNER S" fault when it comes to selecting a efficient contractor.... Most homeowners want to get involved with every step of the process of construction and renovation. Contractors are completely competitive , and when the homeowner finds out what the materials cost thanks to EBAY and HOME DEPOT , he puts a number on the contractors labor cost . If the contractor is starving with bills to pay and a little less than wary,he will get sucked in to that scenario. The contractor then gets halfway thru the job and finds out he can't complete it for the agreed cost due to various twists and turns of either existing home construction or other unforeseeable conditions . The homeowner has two choices , either shell out more money , or get someone to come in and hack it up for him . Two prices of advice Let your contractor supply materials and stay out of the process... And Get a reputable contracted and stay away from low ballers!
If a contractor doesn't have liability insurance and he hurts himself on your property guess who gets sued. Do you want to take that chance? Any contractor should be able to produce a declaration page from his insurance co. before any work starts.
Classic example, my grandpa lives in one of those retirement communities. There are a couple of different roofers. One guys comes looks professional and prepares a quality looking estimate package. However his price is about 800 bucks more then the next guys who shows up and looks more attractive with the lower bid. My grandpa picked the more expensive guy. Lucky for him, he has had no problems whats so ever. Sorry I cant say the same for his two neighbors who both when with the cheeper guy, they both got leaks shortly after. Funny thing is... this crook has the gall to come in and tell this poor old people that its not the roof is something else, and charges them some more money. By the way that extra work still didnt stop the problem. Bottom line, if all contractors generally pay the same amount for materials, how can one guy come in with his bid for hundreds less?? Easy one here folks... inexperienced labor. So keep picking the guy with the lowest bid, and there will always be people who are getting screwed.
All comments aside. It is a good idea that Home Improvement contractors be registered. (although, socialized idea). BUT....Have any of you who comment here, considered the contractors troubles in maintaining his/her business? Especially in this economy? Do any of you realized what the Liability requirements are for Home Improvement Contractors?? The state requires a minimum amount of liability. This policy can cost a reputable contractor a minimum of $40,000.00 a year! MINIMUM. That's about $3,350.00 a month. Which is about $850.00 a week. That is the first bill to get paid or your busines gets shut down. Right? Some of you may think, "well, if you want to be a businiss owner then thats part of the package you take.". Ok. That's a point. BUT, that money has to come from somewhere. How many of you can take $800.00 a week off of the top of your income?
By the time the contractor has paid liability insurance, supplies, materials, fuels, auto insurance, labor, payroll taxes and taxes,(city, state, and feds), how much do you think is left? Don't forget maintainence on equipment. And for those of you who think that any legitamate contractor is paying any laborer "below wages", or "low wages"? You need to go talk to these laborers. They don't work for cheap. An experienced, talented mechanic is working at a VERY competetive wage. The homeowner who is choosing to go with the lowest bidder is contributing to the rising of illegitamate contractors, or "scabs" as some would say.