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CSLB Alerts Central Coast Residents about Illegal Electrician
SACRAMENTO – Contractors State License Board (CSLB) investigators have determined that substandard, dangerous electrical work performed by an unlicensed individual, Danny Jess Langley, of Langley Construction, who operates throughout the Central Coast region, may have put his customers at risk and are asking them to contact authorities.
Langley, who pleaded guilty to unlicensed contracting in 2011, was located at a Carmel Valley job site last year by local law enforcement authorities and CSLB's Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT). In addition to roofing and painting work, Langley was found to have performed electrical work.
Subsequent review of Langley's work by an industry expert determined that the electrical work was not performed to state codes and presented a dangerous fire hazard. Langley uses the state contractor license number 657400, which was never issued to him, and is believed to still be working in the Central Coast. He also asks unsuspecting consumers to pull owner-builder construction permits from local building departments since he is unable to as an unlicensed individual. This places property owners at financial risk for project costs, employee payroll, and jobsite injuries.
He faces multiple felony counts at a trial currently set in Monterey County next month.
Langley is known to advertise and contract for home repair and remodeling jobs, specifically electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work. Anyone who was previously or currently is working with Langley for any type of construction work is asked to contact either CSLB's Monterey SWIFT office at 831-620-1374 or Fresno SWIFT office at 559-490-0580. If Langley has performed work on your property, CSLB encourages you to have it inspected by a qualified building inspector.
CSLB encourages consumers to always "Check The License First" by visiting www.cslb.ca.gov or calling CSLB's toll-free automated line 800.321.CSLB (2757). Also, visit CSLB's website for tips about how to hire a contractor.
The Contractors State License Board licenses and regulates California's 300,000 contractors, and is regarded as one of the leading consumer protection agencies in the United States. It operates under the umbrella of the CaliforniaDepartment of Consumer Affairs. In fiscal year 2011-12, CSLB helped recover nearly $36 million in ordered restitution for consumers. More information and publications about hiring contractors are available on CSLB's website or by calling (800) 321-CSLB (2752). You also can sign up to receive CSLB email alerts.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott and the Legislature went too far when they created a law on behalf of a developer in an effort to stop a lawsuit filed by a homeowners association, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Scott signed a bill last year that was designed to end a lawsuit filed against Maronda Homes of Florida, Inc., by a homeowners association over defective road and drainage construction that caused flooding and erosion, damaging roads and properties.
Read the rest here-http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-07-11/supreme-court-law-protecting-builder-went-too-far

"It's sad to say, I hate a person had to die for them to see," Barajas said.
Tenants and the homeowners association have been in embroiled in lawsuits from insurance money involving another six-alarm fire four years ago.
The letter to homeowners says a judge "is not going to allow the property to remain open if it has code violations."
So the majority of owners in the association voted to shut the place down."
Read the whole article here-http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news?fId=214983591&fPath=/news/local/&fDomain=10247
WINCHESTER, Va., July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trex Company, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products, is once more notifying consumers in 16 western states who may have purchased defective Trex decking product suffering from surface flaking to contact the company and receive replacement materials. Trex has previously announced that a small percentage of decking boards manufactured at its Fernley, Nevada plant between 2002 and 2007 suffered from surface flaking due to a manufacturing problem.
Trex is issuing this reminder notice because it has received a small number of claims where badly flaking decking boards that had not yet been replaced broke.
Trex strongly encourages homeowners in the western United States to closely examine their decks, particularly in high traffic areas, for any signs of cracking or peeling. If a homeowner notices evidence of flaking, they should contact Trex immediately and participate in the established replacement program.
In 2010, a class action settlement was approved that provides for a comprehensive replacement program for any decking affected by surface flaking. Under the terms of the settlement, Trex replaces any decking boards suffering from the defect, and provides a portion of the labor payment to replace the decking.
The surface flaking issue only affected a small percentage of product manufactured at Trex's Fernley, Nevada plant between 2002 and 2007, and sold in the western United States (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming). This issue does not apply to any Trex products sold in other states or to any product manufactured at Trex's Fernley, Nevada plant after 2007, when industry-leading manufacturing improvements and rigorous testing were instituted to ensure the quality and structural integrity of Trex decking products.
In general, Trex recommends that homeowners always monitor their decks to ensure the structure is in good condition. Any issues should be rectified as soon as possible, as the situation can grow more severe with the passing of time.
"Trex fully stands behind the quality of its product and urges consumers affected by this defect to remedy the potential safety hazard by taking advantage of the existing replacement program," said Ronald Kaplan, chairman, president and CEO of Trex. "The replacement program currently in place has been very successful in reaching consumers who purchased defective decking materials. We encourage affected consumers who have not yet participated in our program to contact us as soon as possible to replace their decking materials."
Consumers may download a claim form and instructions on how to file such form atwww.trex.com/legal/classactionsettlement.aspx, or they may call 1-800-BUY-TREX (1-800-289-8739).
About Trex Company
Trex Company is the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, with more than 20 years of product experience. Stocked in more than 6,000 retail locations throughout the world, Trex® outdoor living products offer a wide range of style options with fewer ongoing maintenance requirements than wood, as well as a truly environmentally responsible choice. For more information, visit trex.com.
SOURCE Trex Company, Inc.