Nery Santos (“Santos”) and Nery Santos DBA Santos Homes & Renovations (“SHR”), contrary to section 14(5) of the Homeowner Protection Act (the “Act”), published information implying, suggesting or holding out in a manner that SHR is a Licensed Residential Builder (“LRB”) during the period of, or about, January 17, 2025, and August 21, 2025, without Santos or SHR being a BC Housing (“BCH”) LRB. On August 21, 2025, BCH issued Compliance Order 25-0016 to Santos, directing that Santos:
- immediately cease all signage, marketing, and other publications that imply, suggest, or hold out in any manner that Santos or SHR is a LRB; or
- immediately become a BCH LRB pursuant to section 14 of the Act.
Santos was ordered to comply with Compliance Order 25-0016 by September 26, 2025.