On November 6, 2012, pursuant to s. 28.3(1)(a) of the Homeowner Protection Act (the “Act”), and s. 20.1(2)(b) and s. 20.1(2)(f) of the Homeowner Protection Act Regulation (the “Regulations”), Abe Guenter (“Guenter”) was issued a monetary penalty in the single amount of $7,200. This Monetary Penalty was issued for the following reasons:
- Guenter, contrary to section 14(1) and section 22(1) of the Act, built a new home in Fort St. James, BC, (the “New Home”) during the period of, or around, August 26, 2010, and October 24, 2011, without being a Homeowner Protection Office Licensed Residential Builder and without the New Home being covered with home warranty insurance.