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Government Actions
Commonwealth of Virginia v. Ricky Harmon Pettit
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 April 24, 2019, a Permanent Injunction and Final Judgment was entered against Ricky Harmon Pettit, the owner/operator of Pettit's Home Improvement, Ricky H. Pettit Home Improvement, and R. H. Pettit Builders by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The judgment settles allegations that Pettit represented himself as a licensed and insured contractor and plumber when he was not. He also accepted payments from consumers without completing work, made false statements both verbally and in written documents and contracts, and did not fulfill promises made to consumers. Under terms of the permanent injunction, Pettit is prohibited from performing work without a valid contractor license. Pettit is also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $20,336.39, a $15,000 civil penalty and attorneys fees in the amount of $3,500.
Licensing
BBB confirmed that Pettit's Home Improvement had not obtained a necessary license from Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)-VA. BBB encourages you to contact the following agency or agencies to confirm this information: - http://www.dpor.virginia.gov - 804-367-8500
Important Information
Reason for Rating - Factors Lowered
Failure to have a required competency license
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