Ontario man spends $40,000 in unnecessary roofing repairs after ‘free inspection’ scam
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued a warning earlier this year to be cautious of companies going door-to-door offering to pave your driveway, do home renovations or check your roof.
This couple lost $4,000 after hiring a ‘verified’ pro via HomeStars.
By the time the Leaside homeowners realized they had been “scammed” out of thousands, Platbace Construction had vanished. Why weren’t they told when the contractor’s account was suspended?
Two Ontario landlords owed $70,000 after ‘professional’ tenants stopped paying rent, trashed property
During the pandemic, there were massive backlogs at Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board (OLTB), and wait times for hearings were taking as long as a year.
Homeowners spend on renovations and repairs despite the uncertain economy and higher prices
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. homeowners are spending more on home renovation projects, bucking a broader pullback by consumers amid diminished confidence in the economy.