Bill as Introduced‘HB 307 - AS INTRODUCED 2005 SESSION 05-0477 08/09 HOUSE BILL 307 AN ACT establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors. SPONSORS: _Rep. Infantine, Hills 15; Rep. W. P. Campbell, Straf 3; Rep. Holden, Hills 7 COMMITTEE: — Executive Departments and Administration ANALYSIS ‘This bill establishes a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors. Explanation: ‘Matter added to current law appears in bold italics. Matter removed from current law appears lin-brackete-andctruclcthrough:] Matter which is either (a) all new or (b} repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.eoarene ene 10 13 4 15 16 wv 18 19 20 21 HB 307 - AS INTRODUCED 08-0477 08/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Five AN ACT establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors. 2 Membership and Compensation. 1, The members of the committee shall be as follows: (a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (b) Throe members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, II, Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee 3 Duties. ‘The committee shall study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors. The committee's study shall include similar licensing programs in other states, the “contract for construction” concept, continuing education requirements; and the concept of a state-wide building code for site-built construction. 4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this, section. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. 5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before Novembér 1, 2005. 6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.SpeakersSIGN UP SHEET To Register Opinion If Not Speaking Bue & 307 pate Seb 3, 2005 Committee ED, ** Please Print All Information ** (check one) Name Addreos Phone Ton RowgeD b wil Zr ote) ve | ‘Ble C Andersa 6 Chegl: Dictve Dachw wt 050 to gfeitediee xXl|Fe [PAVL MoRin) Bi norais 2D. weme oes HBRANH | K O4F6, [Aweie LeBEL 126 Meoksett yas, hi Conicopel 0b Coyne BEF rem Rd Chiskeche 799-5097 Spe |X Aloha |yngll, sorveneblest Rmtore zexanes —— [X | eae Yo Reps euabihar > x Suen by K oe I % Lewy me SHO] PP z Dib Sah, Kye Hele HeeHearing MinutesHOUSE COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC HEARING ON HB 807-FN BILL TITLE: establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors. DATE: February 3, 2005 LOB ROOM: 306 ‘Time Public Hearing Called to Order: 11:05 AM Time Adjourned: 12:25 PM (please circle if present) EEL dexctowin Dedoie ProtteskSullivam Houd Bill Sponsors: Rep. Infantine, Hills 13; Rep. W. P. Campbell, Straf 3; Rep. Holden, Hills 7 TESTIMONY * Use asterisk if written testimony and/or amendments are submitted, Rep, Infantine, sponsor. Gave motivation for bill; relation to other bills he has introduced was given. Explained inconsistencies between local building codes. Answered question on licensing approach, and complaint handling methods. *Kendall Buck, Vice President representing Home Builders Association of NH. Has written Testimony. Explained background on house building codes. *Paul Morin, representing HBRANH and Tarkka Homes, Inc. Supports bill. Focus on modular home building. Needs statewide code for consistent set of standards. Poter Anderson, representing Home Builders, NH. Supports bill. Has recently obtained a Mascachusotte supervisors building license. Opposes SB 198 (Sen. D'Alessandro's) bill. Answered questions, *Leo J. Callahan, roprosenting himself. Has written testimony. Also provides written testimony from Vigdis J. and Shaun Dunn of Pembroke. ohn Langill, president of small building company. Supports bill. Gave anecdotal examples of ‘experience of licensing issues. Have high hopes from this study. ‘Ed Stewart, representing National Home Buildings Assoc. and Boardwalk North. Supports bill. Gave anecdotal experiences of licensing. Believes great benefit from the educational testing aspects of licensing. Question on consumer protection; speaker supports that for the study. Supports adding consumer protection study.HB 307 Page 2 Anitie LeBel, supports bill. Was victimized by roofing contractor. Consumer protection is imperative (no legal recourse). Robert A. Gagne, representing himself. Supports bill. Victimized by contractor (rough frame). Filed suite, work was shoddy — not according to code by inspector. Rep. Packy Campbell, co-sponsor. Supports bill as study to identify possible solutions Opposes licensing (licenses know to victimize customers, Dick Benson, past president of Home Builders and Remodelers Assoc. Supports bill. Need minimum licensing requirements (listed in association's letter above) Doug Doremus, supports bill. Was victimized by contractor's bankruptey for $38,000. Donald R, Belanger, Sr., supports bill. Retired correction officer. Was victimized, bankruptcy contractor, shoddy work. “Rebecca Field, representing herself. Supports bill and would support licensing. Victimized by roofing contractor. Licensing would have made remuneration much easier. Respectfully submitted, “Lal, Rep. Nelson S. Allan, ClerkTestimonyHOUSE COMMITTEE RESEARCH OFFICE New Hampshire House of Representatives 44th Floor, Legislative Office Building Concord, New Hampshire 03301 ‘TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 603-271-3600 To: Rep. Peter F. Bergin, Chairman, House Executive Departments and Administration Committee From: Pam Smarling, Committee Researcher House Committee Research Date: March 18, 2005 RE: Brief Summary of Bills relative to Home Improvement Contractors, 2005 A subcommittee of the House Commerce Committee has met several times on HB 177 and HB 469. The subcommittee has adopted amendments to each of these bills that will be voted on by the full committee March 22, 23 or 24. Both amendments replace the text of the bill entirely. HB 177, relative to home improvement contracts Requires home improvement contractors to have a home improvement contract before working on: = residential property (single-family dwelling or owner-occupied dwelling ‘of not more than 4 units) = fora total contract amount of $5,000 or more Establishes contract requirements such as: * contact information for the contractor reasonably detailed description of the work to be done ‘* ifthe description does not include the specifications for the project, a statement that the specifications will be provided before the commencement of work; specifications must have signed approval of consumer * estimated date of commencement and completion of work (dates may be changed due to circumstances beyond the control of the contractor, such as lack of readiness of job site, unavailability of building materials, weather conditions) = the price of the contract amount of the initial down payment, which shall be limited to limited to no more than 1/3 of the total contract price ‘stipulation that any change order must be in writing and signed by both parties = statement of liability insurance held by contractor HOUSE COMMITTEE RESEARCHAllows the consumer to waive the contract requirements under exigent circumstances ~ severe damage that requires immediate repair in order to mitigate further damage or make the residence habitable Establishes that violations of the Consumer Protection Act under this act shall be brought by the Attorney General only; consumers may sue under contract law HB 469, regulating disputes between homeowners and contractors relative to residential construction defects Goal: encourage out-of-court resolution of disputes between homeowners and contractors when there is a claim of a construction defect Establishes framework for action when a defect is claimed by the homeowner: 60 days prior to any legal action, homeowner sends notice of defect to contractor Within 30 days after receipt of claim, contractor provides written response Response may offer to settle through payment, propose inspection, reject complaint + Ifcontractor requests opportunity to inspect property, homeowner may allow inspection (not required) = Within 15 days of inspection, contractor must disclose result of inspection and propose course of action HB 307, establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors Committee charged with studying the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors, including similar licensing programs in other states, the “contract for construction” concept, continuing education requirements, and the concept of a state- wide building code for site-built construction ‘SB 198, relative to regulating home contractors. Established a board for the registration and regulation of home contractors. Killed in Senate 3/17. voice vote If I can provide further information on this, please let me know. HOUSE COMMITTEE RESEARCHHome Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire HBRANH OFFICERS Michael Beaudry President Edward Stowart Fist Vice President Kyle Niemola ‘Vice President Treasurer James Jones ‘ioe PresisentSecretary Everett Lounder atonal Representative Tony Usko atonal Deector Dianne Beaton Vioe President of Associates ‘Associate National Diector Kendall Buck, CAE Executive Vi Presidont Patt Allen Member Development ‘Home Show Manager Donna Strand Marketing Diector ‘Sharon Wayman Financial Administrative Assistant Denise Barous Administrative Assistant “Building New Hampshire's Future” 119 Airport Road * Concord, New Hampshire 03301 V: 603-228-0351 + F: 603-228-1877 » E: info@hbranh.com * W: www.hbranh.com February 3, 2005 To: Members of the House Executive Departments & Admin. Committee Re: HB 307-AN ACT establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors. The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire (HBRANR), which represents nearly 1,100 firms employing over 60,000 professionals in New Hampshire who are charged with the responsibility of providing balanced housing and quality construction services to all citizens wishes to voice its support for HB 307-AN ACT establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors, Asan industry facing a great deal of demand for our product, we realize that, of the over 8,000 new home starts in NH and tens of thousands of remodeling projects completed annually, it only takes a few projects handled poorly to adversely impact the image of the industry. The vast majority of building professionals in New Hampshire enjoy excellent reputations for providing quality homes and construction services. The professionals in our association are committed to developing credible solutions to deal with those few individuals and businesses that are providing substandard products and services to the buying public. To address these concerns our association began taking a series of proactive steps a year ago to work towards solutions that will, hopefully, result in increasing professionalism in the industry, increased quality assurances in construction projects, and better relationships between consumers and builders. We first of all began by promoting and offering continuing education for professionals in the construction industry through our licensing agreement with the University of Housing, the education arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), located in Washington, DC. oR oe iy BUBESK e REMODEL RS ASSOuNTES og oSFebruary 3, 2005 To: Members of the House Executive Departments & Admin. Committee Re: HB 307-AN ACT establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors. Page 2. ‘The extensive curriculum for this program includes courses that cover such topics as financial management, business management, customer service, project management, codes & standards, construction contracts & law, sales and marketing, and estimating, to name just a few. ‘These in-depth courses lead graduates, who must pass rigorous tests, to eam professional designations such as Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), and Certified Master Builder. ‘We are certain that this nationally accepted standard can form a basis for the testing, training, and continued training of the professional builder or remodeler in New Hampshire that can only lift the quality of the products and services being provided to our consumers, We know, because many of ‘our members are already aspiring to these heights. The next element that we identified in our effort to improve the industry was the need for a “contract statute” that spells out minimum requirements that must be in the written contract between the builder and the consumer. We are pleased that this missing item was also identified by Representative Lee Slocum who introduced HB 177 during this session and we have been working closely with the House Commerce Subcommittee, as recently as yesterday, and fully expect a positive outcome from that effort. The final, and some respects most crucial, aspect concerning this issue that we are strongly recommending is the adoption of a state-wide residential building code for site built work. Many people are unaware that New Hampshire does not have this minimum structural code in place to provide uniformity across all jurisdictions. Builders and remodelers must determine what code, if any, is enforced in each town where business is conducted. Indeed, some towns have no codes in place at all or, at best, follow outdated codes.February 3, 2005 To: Members of the House Executive Departments & Admin. Committee Re: HB 307-AN ACT establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors. Page 3. With education as the basis of our strategy to improve the industry our current step was the filing, by Representative Infantine, of HB 307, which we are discussing today. In studying the issue with a goal of developing a program that works for New Hampshire it will be ‘most important to determine what other states have done relative to the issue of builder licensing. Equally as important will be to meet with consumers who have experienced poor relations with builders, reccived substandard quality products and services, and in some cases suffered financial loss. We have begun this process and recommend that it be continued in depth with the goal of identifying the major themes that run throughout their collective experiences to, hopefully, identify workable solutions. As of September, 2004, it would appear that 23 states had some type of licensing or registration that covered various professions that do contracting work. Of those 23, some programs are simply registration programs that, in our view, do not provide solutions that we are looking for. Ofnnote, in those states that appear to have licensing programs that we recommend studying, several have incorporated continuing educational requirements in order to renew the license or certificate, As stated, we endorse this element of a potential licensing program and would move to have it included in the discussions of the study committee, We wish to make the committee aware of a bill in the New Hampshire Senate, SB 198-FN, that calls for the “registration and regulation of home contractors”. This bill, which is scheduled to come before the Senate’s Public and Municipal Affairs Committee on February 16" does not include all the necessary elements that we are discussing here today that would, in our view, provide the opportunity for solutions to the issues at hand. Having been made aware late last year through media reports of the sponsor’ intentions to bring forward SB-198 we held two meetings with the Senator to share our views and offer to work together to craft the sought after solution to the issues.February 3, 2005 To: Members of the House Executive Departments & Admin. Committee Re: HB 307-AN ACT establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors. 4 Page 4. We would request a decision by this committee in a timely manner to approve setting up the study committee, as requested in HB 307, so that we can carry your message to the Senate hearing in two weeks. In summary, the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire recommends moving forward in a thoughtful and thorough manner to see if we can come up with credible and workable solutions that will help alleviate the problems. The program that we envision will include, ata minimum, the following critical elements. Contractors Board Continuing Education Requirements Administration Fee Structure Licensing Requirements Permitting Processes and Inspections Educational Requirements Reciprocity Across State Lines Testing Requirements Renewal Provisions Grandfathering Disciplinary Proceedings ‘We are certain that any law enacted that does not include these elements will fail to provide solutions for consumers nor be acceptable to the hard working professionals in our industry. We respectfully ask for your support to develop credible solutions that will work to solve the issues at hand and we look forward to working with you. We urge your support for passage of HB 307-AN ACT establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors. Sincerely yours, Dia Ale ill L. Buck, CAE ecutive Vice PresidentQD Using bee Le, Callao 7 Oak Terrace Dover, NH 03820-2800 February 2, 2005 Dear Representative, A short time ago, I decided to take up the cause to woit for passage of legislation that would require licensing for building contractors. I did so because my daughter and son-in-law were defrauded of $12,000 by an unscrupulous practitioner of that honorable trade, ‘This Session, four bills dealing with the issue of bad contractors have been filed. One of the bills has been referred to the House ED&A Committee: HB 307, establishing a committee to study the feasibility of licensing residential building and remodeling contractors, sponsored by Rep. William Infantine. The hearing is scheduled for February 3 at Feb 11:00 am. Please give this bill your closest attention. Attached is a List of 36 persons who I have personally spoken with; 34 have been bumed by contractors. I have listened to their stories of heartbreak and victimization. All have agreed to allow me to distribute their names. Please, as you read my List, note the amounts of money stolen. All 36 persons agree that the time for licensure is NOW; that too many people, too frequently, have been financially and emotionally bumed; that the system needs fixing. ‘Overall, I have spoken with more than 60 persons. Unfortunately, not all agreed to:appear on my List. Many persons are either too embarrassed to admit publicly they were bilked'or they are dealing with terrible anget, trying hard to forget what happened. ‘The three other bills relating to the subject and worthy of close attention are: HB 177, relative to.home-improvement contracts, (Rep. Lee Slocum prime eponsor), in Commerce; HB 469, regulating disputes between homeowners & contractors relative to residential construction defects, (Rep. William Infantine prime sponsor), in Commerce; SB 198, relative to regulation of home contractors (Sen. Lou D’Allesandro prime sponsor), in Public & Municipal Affairs. Hearings have been posted on these three bills, Please look closely at all four pieces of legislation and lend your input and support. The situation in New Hampshire now is grave. Consumers need protection. A Mela, Many thanks, Cheers and best regards.opine amas... Pvbol Bier 1 bey Celbelean, HELP TO BUILD THIS LIST AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO LICENSE NH CONTRACTORS. ‘Number of names on this list: 36 IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WAS BURNED BY A CONTRACTOR, PLEASE CONTACT LEO CALLAHAN AT 7 OAK TERRACE, DOVER 03820 PHONE 742-1130 NAME and HOMEICELL EMAIL ‘AMTS$—— COMPANY! ADDRESS, PHONEVEAX ADRESS Lost CONTRACTOR Michelle & Todd Allen 224-3424 todd@groundworkconcord.org $2,500 Matthew Emerson 4 Humphrey Street dbalEmerson Crptry or Frame To Finish ‘Concord, NH 03301 ‘Concord, NH Dianne & Peter Annon 1-23-4030 ) GRAFTON COUNTY LEBANON DISTRICT COURT DOCKET # 02-Sc-00198 August 8, 2002 Rebecca Field vs. Action Construction NOTICE OF CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNED Please be advised that Notice to the defendant which was sent by mail has been returned marked: {] Addressee UNKNOWN [ ] Addressee MOVED-LEFT NO FORWARDING ADDRESS [J BOX croszD Lx] UNCLATMED ( ] REFUSED You may request personal service upon the defendant or, if you locate another address, you may request another service by mail. INSTRUCTIONS: Service by Mail: If you have a new address and wish to serve the. defendant by mail, please complete the mail service section and Return to the Court. Personal Service: If you wish to have the defendant personally served by the Sheriff, please complete the personal service section and return to the Court. ‘The Court will send you the appropriate papers to be served. You will be responsible for forwarding these papers to the sheriff of the county in which the defendant resides and for paying the sheriff's fee. Once service has been completed, you must forward the sheriff's return to the court as proof of service before the return date noted on the bottom of the claim form, NOTE: THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO THE COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS OR YOUR CASE WILL BE DISMISSED. DA PERSONAL SERVICE: (NO P.O, BOX NUMBERS FOR PERSONAL SERVICE, C ( ] MATL SERVICE: PLEASE CHECK BOX IS WORK ADDRESS [ ].) diz AWachook Letter C1 2,0 NOT WISH TO PROCEED AT THIS TIME. I understand that 1 may Feactivate this claim if I obtain another address for service, but that failure to reactivate the claim within two years of the original date on the petition will result in my case being dismissed, and I will need to files new claim to proceed. eAles. Cpeeey Fite Date Plaintiff's Signature Bye, ewer, Mit 02 7p Town/City State Zip AddressGia) : FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY RETURN SERVICE T SUMMONED THE WETHIN NAMED AZoin Lads By (pie wa service [ J ABODE SERVICE OF TJ at___ wh 7 7 AN ATTESTED COPY OF THIS SHALL CLAIMS COMPLAINT. py (O° SBaee. : ete foto ave statare ; FEES: Service: $_ 22.50 Tite 5 Travel 36S. Linosn ky Shufe Dya? Other fas 37 Kens : TOTAL: $ Ag Sa asD, MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN, SHERIFF Windsor County Sherifi’s Department ay) Statement [pate] PO Box 949 White River Junction, Vermont 05001-0949 1o/29/2002 Tel (802) 295-0603 Fax (802) 295-0804 [Tto: : Rebecca Field 6 Whitcomb Avenue West Lebanon, NH 03784 ‘AMOUNT DUE "AMOUNT ENG. $0.00 DATE TRANSACTION AMOUNT BALANCE 09/29/2002 Balance forward 0.00 10/15/2002 PMT #004 - C507-7-02 CIVIL DEPOSIT ~50.00 50.00 10/29/2002 INV #C507-7-02 - FIELD V WEDGE 26.52 23.48 10/29/2002 ‘CHK #7054 - C507-7-02 CIVIL REFUND 23.48 0.00 = | 1-30 DAYS PAST | 31-60 DAYS PAST | 61-90 DAYS PAST| OVER 90 DAYS fa Cannel DUE DUE DUE PAST DUE UNDE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 $0.00C2 Action Construction P.O. Box 793 White River Junction, Vermont 05001 December 15, 2003 Ms. Rebecca Field 6 Whitcomb Avenue W. Lebanon, NH 03784 Dear Ms. Field: { would like to start making Monthly payments to you towards what I owe, but in order to do so I need to know the amount you are owed. If you could please send me the information { need | will be able to start these payments as soon as possible to you. I appreciate your cooperation in this matter greatly. Any questions or concerns pleas feel free to contact me. eal a Kevin WedgeCope oz, 09 foJo} Rebecca Field, Sc.D. fo 76 Tree Top Estates Woodsville, NH 03785 603-747-3999 wildlife@valley.net 5 January 2004 Kevin Wedge Action Construction P.O. Box 793 White River Junction, Vermont 05001 Dear Mr. Wedge, was pleased to receive your letter of 15 December 2003 stating that you will start making monthly payments to me for the moncy that you owe. Here is the information on the amount that you requested in that letter. ‘The amount that you owe me is $1586.52, which is the down payment that | gave you in April 2002 ($1400), court costs ($111.52), and legal foes ($75). You wrote that you wanted to pay it monthly, but did not state over what time period you would pay this money, So, | asked my bank to amortize payments of the total in 2 payment schedules, over 6 months and over 12 ‘months, using 17% interest rate (thoir standard rate for an “unsecured personal note”). Copies of those payment schedules rom the bank are attached. OF course, if you wish not to pay any interest, you can send me $1586.52 before the first payment date of 5 February 2004. Please let me know by return mail which of thesc payment schedules you would like to use, Checks should be made out to me and seal to the address above, and received at that address no later than cach payment date, If payments are not made prompily and regularly, I will immediately resume the small claims complaint through the Lebanon District Court | ook forward to having this situation behind us both. Sincerely, /s/ Rebecca Field(1!) Rebecca Field, Sc.D. 76 Tree Top Estates Woodsvilte, NH 03785 603-747-3999 wildlife@vattey. 9 March 2004 Kevin Wedge Action Construction P.O. Box 793 White River Junction, Vermont 05001 Dear Mr. Wedge, ‘Thank you for your prompt response to my phone call today. ‘As we agreed on the phone, | will cal] again in | month. At that time, you will have worked out a plan by which you will pay me either the full amount that you owe me ($1586.52) or the first of an installment payment with interest, as described in my letter to you on 5 January 2004 Please understand that this is the last time that { will extend the timeline on this debt. If \We cannot come to an agreeable solution by mid April, | will immediately resume the small claims complaint through the Lebanon District Cour. | ook forward to having this situation behind us both. Sincerely, Rebecca FieldCry Rebecca Field, Sc.D. 76 Tree Top Estates Woodsville, NH 03785 603-747-3999 wildlife@valley.net 25 May 2004 Kevin Wedge Action Construction P.O. Box 793 White River Junction, Vermont 05001 Dear Mr. Wedge, My last letter to you on 9 March 2004 was followed shortly by notification from the Lebanon District Court (25 March) that my small claim against you was scheduled for a court hearing on 23 June. | was told that day by phone with the small claims office that you had requested this hearing. As a result I took this as a rejection of our attempts to resolve this concem on our own, and I saw no reason to follow up with you for a payment plan as we had discussed on the phone on 9 March. I never heard back from you as well on this matter. Today, | talked to the small claims office again about the payment plan that we had been working on. I was told that it would be advantageous to both of us to present a plan at the hearing. It would show good faith on your part, and would cut down on the amount of time in court for both of us. So once again, I offer you the options that we discussed by phone on 9 March of either (2) paying me the full amount that you owe me ($1586.52), or (2) starting the first of installment payments, as described in my letter to you on 5 January, of a. $277.68 for 6 months, or b. $144.70 for 12 months Checks should be made out to me and sent to the address above, and received at that address not later than the S* day of each month, starting in June 2004. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Rebecca Field: ay The State of New Hampshire Grafton county Lebanon District cae oz-sc-00198 te ‘Action Construction Rahesoa Bela See v rue West Lebanon, Mu 03784 __ NOTICE OF DECISION “The Court rendered the following decision on 22, Yn ZOYS © JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF Piaintiff: If payment is not received within 30 days, you may complete the attached Motion for Payments form and return ito the Court with $16.00 for further action. Defendant: You are obligated to pay the specified amount within 30 days; othatwise, the plaintif ‘may initiate collection proceedings against you, which may result in the issuance of an order requiring your personal appearance in cour. CASE DEFAULTED ON DEFENDANT'S FAILURE TO ANSWER CLAIM OR ‘APPEAR FOR HEARING. JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF. (Miltary Attidavit must be on fle) Piaintif: If payment is not received within 30 days, you may complete the attached Motion for Payments form and retum itto the Court with $15.00 for further action. Defendant: You are obfigated to pay the specified amount within 30 days; otherwise, the plaintit ‘may inate collection proceedings against you, which may result in the issuance of an order requiring your personal appearance in cour. ¢ L¥ep.08 JUDGEMENT: $ costs: mas INTEREST: euDSREAenuecusdy TOTA [Shee JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT © CASE DISMISSED ON PLAINTIFF'S VOLUNTARY DECISION NOT TO PURSUE THE CASE o- } 22)0 Cake Cre PLAINTIFFRebecca Fletd, ScD. oe 76 Tree Top Estates Woodsville, NH 03785 Cia) 603-747-3999 24 June 2004 Kevin Wedge 21 North Elm Street White River Junction, Vermont 05001 Dear Mr. Wedge, ‘After the hearing yesterday, I have a court judgment (copy attached) in which the judge ruled in my favor because you failed to appear for the hearing. The total amount awarded was $1511.52. The judgment states the following: “Defendant: You are obligated to pay the specified amount within 30 days; otherwise the plaintiff may initiate collection proceedings against you, which may result in the issuance of an order requiring your personal appearance in court.” We have 2 simple options here. Either you pay me $1511.52 tn full by Cashier’s check. ‘or money order to be received at the above address by July 25, 2004, or if you choose not to pay, I will begin collection procedures against you. It is your choice, but I suggest you choose the first option which will be much less unpleasant for you. If you choose the second option, T have the forms here ready to submit to the court ‘You may contact me with your decision by phone or mail as shown above. If I don’t hear from you, I will start the collection process on July 26. Sincerely, Rebecca Field