Maine Attorney General Janet T. Mills Announces Top Ten Consumer Complaints Coming in at number 5 on the list of the top ten consumer complaints is Home Repair/Construction Complaints. The following are the top ten most frequent complaints received by the Maine Office of Attorney General, Consumer Mediation and Information Service between July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013: Auto Sales (both new and used) Contests/Sweepstakes/Prize Promotions and similar types of Scams Landlord-Tenant/Mobile Homes Nigerian/Grandparent/”Sweetheart” and similar types of Scams Home Repair/Construction Complaints Furniture/Appliances/Home Furnishings Entertainment/Recreation Satellite TV Sales and Service Health Services (including over the counter “health” products) Telecommunications/Slamming/Cramming (Charges added to bill without authorization) For more information, please click here
Get Your Paperwork In Order In case you haven’t noticed, there isn’t always peace on the battlefield between owners and contractors; as well as generals, subs, and suppliers. Everybody seems to have their own agenda when a dispute arises. If the dispute ripens into a lawsuit, the “he said-she said” syndrome goes into full gear. Promises and conversations that you thought were clear and honorable suddenly disappear from the other side’s memory bank. Or, they selectively remember parts of conversations. And, the best intentions of having a contract, addendum, or change order signed make little difference unless it actually has happened. No one would be surprised to learn that it’s almost impossible to get someone to sign an agreement or confirm an understanding after a dispute arises. The same rule…
Finding A Reliable Contractor Michael Sawyer at T.D Banknorth wrote: “A good, reliable contractor can save you a bundle, while an unscrupulous and difficult contractor can cost you dearly. Here are some tips that should make your home improvement go easier:” Ask friends or family to refer you to a contractor they trust. Check with your state or county to see if the contractor is properly licensed. Check references and visit previous job sites, if possible. Never allow work to start without a signed contract.
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Ontarget Systems is an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) engaged by the lending institutions to verify that financial funds to be disbursed are supported by the accomplishment of work and that the progress of the project is expected to meet or under-run budget costs. Draw Request: Ontarget Systems Requirements: √ Advance deposit payments need to be approved by the lender in advance. Advance payments are generally used to cover special order purchases and long lead items, i.e. ordering kitchen cabinets. Certificates of insurance naming the lender as additionally insured maybe required. Ontarget Systems will not recommend to its clients, payments for deposits to builders or subcontractors that are not considered special order items. √ The borrower and builder signatures shall be included on every draw request. √ Supporting invoice(s) shall…
Ontarget provides comprehensive Site Acquisition Consultation to developers, real estate brokers, financial institutions, legal professionals and individual investors to assist in the pre-acquisition due diligence process. Ontarget Systems consultants provide a wide range of expertise including knowledge relating to tax credits, specific business operations, geographic specific knowledge and the ability to manage issues related to business risk. We assist clients with early-stage efforts to either make acquisitions or prepare clients with sale opportunities. [contact-form-7 id="339" title="Contact form"]
State government agencies, lending institutions and the construction industry have assigned terms or acronyms that are described below. An understanding of many of the terms and documents used during construction will help in the management of a project. Please contact Ontarget Systems if you need additional information. Draw Request Form: The draw request form defines the request as it relates to: the construction budget, suppliers/subcontractors hired and the amount being drawn from each line item budget. Site Review: The site review is conducted by Ontarget Systems LLC and is to determine the progress of construction. Ontarget utilizes industry standard formulas to determine project progress. Determining quality or code compliance standards is NOT part of the site review process. For assistance in code compliance questions, please contact your local code enforcement…
What is a career at Ontarget Systems like? For those who have the drive and passion to be successful, it’s an opportunity to challenge your creativity, apply your skills and obtain your financial goals! At Ontarget Systems, you have to want it, because others rely on you. Discover the meaning of achievement at Ontarget Systems. Career Possibilities Ontarget Systems is a growing concern currently operating in three states and planning expansion to more. We need or will need candidates in each of the following fields and will consider resumes from highly qualified individuals. Professional Opportunities Experienced engineering and architectural candidates capable of advising lenders, builders and owners on construction projects large and small. Building Trades Experienced building trades professionals capable of analyzing projects and dealing knowledgably with other construction professionals.…
QUALITY SERVICES AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD The mission of Ontarget Systems LLC is to deliver best-n-class real estate construction consulting services through earned value management systems. We provide superior performance based on the highest standards of ethics and integrity and a commitment to mitigating our client’s risk. We adhere to a strict inspection regimen with proactive reporting.
Ontarget Systems provides a full spectrum of Property Preservation and Protection services or “loss mitigation services” for residential, commercial and industrial properties. We help clients make substantial savings throughout the property life-cycle. We will soon be launching a secure online ticketing system which will allow our clients to track progress and pricing, schedule, dispatch, upgrade services and order estimates. The system can report activities related to delinquent, foreclosed or in-foreclosure properties. Ontarget Systems’ in-depth knowledge of guidelines, specifications and pricing with state and federal government insured loans minimizes our client’s exposure with each asset. Our services can be tailored to what is required to deliver solutions and best value!
