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Government Actions 1
Commonwealth of Virginia Board for Contractors File Number 2021-02352
The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.
On June 21, 2022 Sunshine Dawn Puckett t/a Take-A-Break Home Improvement entered into a Consent Order with the Commonwealth of Virginia Board for Contractors.
Based on the investigation of this matter, the Board finds reason to believe that Take-A-Break Home Improvement violated the following:
1. Failure to make use of a legible written contract clearly specifying the terms and conditions of the work to be performed.
2. Failure of those engaged in residential contracting to comply with the terms of a written contract, specifically:
- when work is to begin and the estimated completion date.
- a statement of the total cost of the contract and the amounts and schedule for progress payments including a specific statement on the amount of the down payment.
- a “plain-language” exculpatory clause concerning events beyond the control of the contractor and a statement explaining that delays caused by such events do not constitute abandonment and are not included in calculating timeframes for payment or performance.
- a statement of assurance that the contractor will comply with all local requirements for building permits, inspections, and zoning.
- disclosure of the cancellation rights of the parties.
- contractor’s name, address, license number, class of license, and classification or specialty services.
- statement providing that any modification of the contract, which changes the cost, materials, work to be performed, or estimated completion date, must be in writing and signed by all parties.
- effective with all new contracts entered into after July 1, 2015, a statement notifying consumers of the existence of the Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund that includes information on how to contact the board for claim information.
Take-A-Break Home Improvement acknowledges an understanding of the charges and admits to the violations.
For more details go to http://www.dpor.virginia.gov.
Government Actions 2
File # 2023-02486
The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.
On December 12, 2023 the Board for Contractors issued a Final Opinion and Order regarding Take-A-Break Home Improvements revoking her Contractors License for Failure to satisfy a judgements.
For additional information go to: www.dpor.virginia.gov
Licensing
On 12/12/2023 the DPOR - VIRGINIA revoked the license of Take-A-Break Home Improvements. BBB encourages you to contact the following agency or agencies to confirm this information: - http://www.dpor.virginia.gov - 8043678500
Important Information
Government Actions
The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.
On August 6, 2024 the Board for Contractors issued a Final Opinion and Order regarding Take-a-break Home Improvement awarding a consumer money from the VA Contractor Recovery Fund. For additional information go to: www.dpor.virgina.gov
Service Area
- Henry County, VA
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