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I have ran across a couple "suspect" contractors, but nothing on the level of this. I was talking to one of our other inspectors about how we would deal with a rip-off situation like this and it's a slippery slope. I would be interested in talking to my boss and the city attorney to get their opinion. But, at some point, a decision would have to be made by me. Would I be willing to lose my job over an elderly person being ripped off? I don't think I could live with myself if I let it pass. I have a moral obligation as a Christian and a human being to protect those who can't protect themselves. If that led to me losing my job, I would be okay with that.
 
kyhowey said:
I have a moral obligation as a Christian and a human being to protect those who can't protect themselves. If that led to me losing my job, I would be okay with that.
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I feel the same way. I have civil service protection so they couldn't pry me out of here with a stick. Not to mention the stink that would get on them if they tried to fire me for protecting a little old lady.

This has happened a dozen times and I get the same BS response each time. I am told that it isn't my job to deal with this stuff. My answer is always, "no problem, tell me who's job it is and I will alert them". I never get an answer.
 
There are some provisions, varies by state, for a judge to break an unconsionable contract. But first Adult protective services or a family member needs to intervene and then get attorneys involved.
 
Frank said:
There are some provisions, varies by state, for a judge to break an unconsionable contract. But first Adult protective services or a family member needs to intervene and then get attorneys involved.
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Ditto what Frank said. Family, APS, local conservator.

Sue
 
Today I was contacted by the stepson and niece of the elderly lady. I met them earlier so I do know that they are legitimate. I was told that they are concerned for her health and the stress of all this is too much for her. They requested that I stop all proceedings with the license board and Adult Protective Services.

They thanked me for stopping the ripoff at $136,000.00 because it could have easily grown larger. Then they told me that they hired another contractor to complete the project.

Not only does the bandit get to keep all of the loot, he doesn't even have to finish the work. He's thinking, "America, what a wonderful place"
 
I've never been a fan of indoor-outdoor carpet. Why is it named that anyway? Have you ever seen it used indoors?

 
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I was on the property to investigate a complaint of an illegally converted garage. It appears that this house was built without permits. It is located at the back of a one acre lot and hidden from the street. It was built in 2006 by the now deceased father of the current owner.
 
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How does a house get built without permit/inspections and then hooked into utilities? I guess utility companies could care less about inspections.
 
I was there for a re-roof. The contractor called me this morning and asked for a same day inspection. When I reached the roof I saw the rest of the story. He said that he forgot to mention that he needed an inspection for a service upgrade.



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Thanks Lady,

I've been on vacation and when I'm working, I'm not doing that many inspections.

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