Unlicensed Las Vegas contractor is labeled a 'repeat offender' by Nevada State Contractors Board

[@paulahutcherson1045]

I am a contractor and my advice to everyone is never pay up front. I get paid only when I finish a job and the home owner is satisfied. Word's to live by. I have 29 years experience.

[@Chef_21702]

false info but nice try

[@joeypeeps22]

​@@Chef_21702your weird

[@doc-vg9lq]

you have to at least give them materials money up front unless u buy that yourself. and no real company or licensed person will probably allow you to buy the materials for them unless they mark up their labor. i'm pretty sure they all ask for like half up front to cover that.

[@jeremymcpherson7334]

That is where you guys are all wrong a real business that you contract come out and do a service to your house a business does not require you to put money down towards materials or anything else like that once they finish the job they collect payment and if they don't collect payment they put a lien on your house or business until it is paid or they end up taking your property

[@TrpleAgnt2011]

I've been 30 years only heard of that 1x. Must be you.

[@finishfirst4580]

He’s a scammer. Point blank period.

[@1104ray]

clothes an jewelry tell a lot about ppl never hire someone that dresses ghetto diamonds in your ears is ghetto

[@realoneamariyanna3282]

THEY'RE ALL SCAMMERS 🙄🤣🤣🤣

[@johnnygavin3654]

Never pay up front. Use a credit card for the transaction. You have some protection if the contractor double crosses you. Don't get suckered by someone telling you a cash discount. Cover your ankle. The site Next Door has been a hell of a medium exchange for neighbors to beware of shady contractors as well as to catapult the legit ones to getting more sales leads. Your neighbors don't hold back when they get fkd.

[@devonboulden2496]

This doesn't work with reputable, well credentialed contractors. They get stiffed as much as customers of dishonest contractors. The best case is a contract with payment milestones. Check references. And you still can get screwed. Hiring contractors is a hassle. The best contractors are the ones who will solve the clients problems with little hassle. I managed properties for years and was always stressed trying to find good contractors. I had my fair share of firing them too. The most common case is when the job's so small, the reputable contractors don't want the job then you have no choice but to go with what you can get.

[@anthonymartinez4307]

People here in Vegas all try to scam people, be the contractor or the client. The material cost money and labor is different from whatever material you need. Looks like she wanted a free closet, meaning she bought the material he has to load and unload but he wanted his labor up front. So that they didn’t turn around and say ( I’m not happy or the classic I got a hundred here and there) why didn’t they ask a company? I’m pretty sure the material and labor was triple. These are just cheap skates trying to hustle the working handy man. All a license does is give them permission to prosecute you. But in all seriousness Nevada is just a Martian state with outrageous law and state policies, only certain people can cheat you on labor. See the law suit for the sphere they just don’t like paying in this state lmao 😂

[@devonboulden2496]

@@anthonymartinez4307 I'm sorry, but this is a case where the contractor agreed on a price and then the contractor demanded even more money. By the very definition, that's a scam. Get it in writing (contract). Put the triggers for increased costs (additional work not defined inside the contract) in the contract as exceptions that require a sign-off by both parties. If this contractor signed contracts, then he wouldn't have a leg to stand on in court. Look, I have several friends who are independent contractors and they've all had jobs where they had to take a loss because they didn't bid a job correctly. BTW: the 'here in Vegas' line doesn't work on me. The city doesn't matter. There ae contractors/clients in every city who want to rip-off the other side.

[@cortneyeverett6927]

🗣Repent Israelites all praise to the most high YAHAWAH AND HIS SON YAHAWASHI🤴🏽🦁👑🐑🔥🛸 The so called black man, Latino, and Native Americans are the Israelites. Yahawah chosen people. That are scattered in all nations through our fathers. Making them Israelite foreigners/Scattered sheep/The multitude Yahawashi speaking: Matthew 15:24 “But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Deuteronomy 7:6 “For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. Isaiah 14:1 “For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the strangers shall be joined with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob Isaiah 14:2 “And the people shall take them, and bring them to their place: and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the LORD for servants and handmaids: and they shall take them captives, whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.” 2 Esdras 6:9 “For Esau is the end of the world, and Jacob is the beginning of it that followeth.”

[@disco-2516]

orrr finance which is a better option

[@pimaxuma]

That illegal contractor is a scammer, but his victims are to blame too. They wanted cheap labor and knowingly hired someone without a license. But didn't consider that such a person would most likely lack the skills to complete the work. And that business partner, Keisha Taylor, is probably the scammer's GF. He's using her checking account to deposit the payment checks, because likely banks won't let him have an account, due to bad credit records. It's a Vegas soap opera.

[@Nick-xw3dk]

Exactly, a dumb criminals greatest asset, is people that are more dumb he can take advantage of. Everybody wants "cheap" well these are the types of problems that come along with cheap. You get what you sign up for.

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

I suspect he might be working the skin tone "help our own" angle for getting customers as well. NO NOT hire based on skin tone. Hire based on references/merit.

[@chardin1900]

Well contractors charge a 20 percent fee after it’s all done. Yes it’s worth it to make sure your project is done right. But a lot of regular people can’t afford the fee. That’s why is a grey area for non licensed companies. Only the upper middle class can afford a licensed contractor.

[@chardin1900]

@@HelmutHare yeah wasn’t any little kids involved in this one(Epstein)

[@YedolfWesler]

Diversity hires are popular right now. I've never seen a black handyman, gardener, Carpenter, or construction worker. Maybe holding the slow/stop sign.

[@chardin1900]

@@YedolfWesler we are a rare breed 🤷🏿‍♂️🤣

[@rangerchief8004]

That’s going against DEI hires.

[@RetroModeDays]

He’s UNLICENSED!

[@tbugher62]

Just looking at him tells you he is no contractor,lol

[@StephRich888]

Exactly!

[@Glocktavius_the3rd]

All these people that got scammed were trying to save a few bucks. Stop being so cheap and do a simple research on the business, also never pay for a job that has not been complete. These are basic standards to not getting scammed.

[@ThefalseMessiah9]

Dude targeted his own people what a shame.

[@fashiondiva6972]

OMG, you found a contractor who lies and sucks at their alleged job! What a rare discovery and with zero resolution-my favorite kind of story🙄🤦🏾‍♀️

[@milesmorris9333]

If anything, this story does serve the purpose of reiterating caveat emptor. Go ahead and make your little snide remarks, but oftentimes, consumers can be a little too ready to jump at what they perceive as good opportunities. Try looking at it through that lens rather than criticizing the station for doing their job.

[@youngkwak9931]

Typical

[@MichaelInTheDesert]

Learn a different phrase.

[@anthonymartinez4307]

Why was the sphere sued for? Oh yeah the rich mgm owners didn’t want to pay for the last quarter of end job. Your state is a hypocrite.

[@onestepfromsuccess]

@@MichaelInTheDesert learn a different TRADE, neeg

[@truckingwithtobee]

People need to do their due diligence when they hire people in the Las Vegas area. I’m a small business owner and it’s very very easy to look up somebody’s licensing. Because I looked up his contractors license. So they are partly at fault for not doing their due diligence and giving so much money upfront.

[@YedolfWesler]

But researching is racist. So is judging someone based on merit

[@Biker65]

Contractors are nightmares. Once they get your money, good luck.

[@chardin1900]

He isn’t a contractor is the first problem

[@The_Savage_Wombat]

Pretty much every contractor in Vegas if you pay up front.

[@anthonymartinez4307]

People here in Vegas have no face from wealthy casino owners to the average Joe. Nobody wants to pay. Why was the sphere taken to court? They didn’t want to honor the pay finish. Same for any working man in Las Vegas they all want to cheat people. Once their doctor visit only covers half by insurance an additional co pay hits how are they going to play Bingo this weekend? Las Vegas tries to hustle everyone. Even people with old sex offenses from long ago who already paid their debt to society are charged a second time in this state with no due process of court so the state profits from you. Who cares if it violates your constitutional rights? This state is a phony criminal ran state don’t let the politicians and military bases fool you. That’s why they have all these phony state policies.

[@eddyvideostar]

To Savage Womat 6867, No, sir: It shouldn't be that way. Installments only.

[@saintsinister8597]

"Support black buissnes " 🤣

[@devonboulden2496]

I'd rather be colorblind when it come to hiring someone. I managed properties in the past and all I cared about is if the job was going to get done right and if there was little hassle. I can't even recall the skin color of most of the contractors I hired because it didn't matter to me.

[@onestepfromsuccess]

@@devonboulden2496 that's because you hired legitimate contractors, not T.I.'s fake ass brother E.T.

[@chardin1900]

@@devonboulden2496💯👈🏿

[@thelaxlair6727]

Yeah unfortunately that's the thing. This guy could've given himself a good name smh

[@daleestep9518]

Lmao

[@Lisette32]

My husband has his own small painting company and he gets a certain amount of deposit because he buys all the materials all thru checks then once the job is finished and homeowners walk the homes then the rest is paint. Just like homeowners want to protect their $ so does my husband because he isn’t going to buy all the materials without a deposit, then homeowners can cancel or change their mind.

[@jdmstreetfilms9455]

Never hire a guy with earrings.

[@uliseszarate6561]

That's what happens when you hire someone solely for having the same melanin level or for being a member of the "community. "

[@slowmojo9355]

You mean ppl like Ray Ray & Pooky🤷🏼‍♂️

[@neiky61]

Everyone has melatonin....not everyone has melanin. If your gonna insult a race do it right. Thank you _Melatonin community 😂

[@sexytrinny52]

​@@neiky61 Excalty

[@eriks8382]

Melatonin? Omao

[@uliseszarate6561]

@@neiky61 Thank you for the observation and correction. I should have been more vigilant of Google spell check's modification. :)

[@jimhardy-p3i]

Cannot believe they actually showed a photo of him.

[@pugilisticstandpoint]

😂😂😂

[@CarsGuitarsAudio]

hes light skindeded

[@sneat2028]

It doesn't matter!

[@jimhardy-p3i]

@@sneat2028 Oh yes it does....if we do not see who is committing these crimes..we cannot identify the problem...you are simply what is known as a Black Apologist.

[@jimhardy-p3i]

@@CarsGuitarsAudio Yes, they refer to it as 'high yellow'

[@luckymanham302]

Imagine my surprise that Jarquavious here is really just a thief and a scammer. Contractors drive trucks, not Lexus’s with 22” wheels

[@Erica-vd1gb]

Thats why vegas does best hiring outside corporate firns most locals here are just that passing through or a crook

[@jasoncaine2600]

Na he isn't even getting considered to be hired 🤷‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TurboFrieza]

He’s definitely guilty. 😂

[@RickDiggityTick]

He is a bum. He needs to go to federal for fraud

[@melaningangface]

He’s a runner he’s a track star he’s gone run away when it gets hard 🎵 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶😂

[@StephRich888]

Far from a track star he’s a scammer theif

[@mattp4079]

They hired him based on diversity and inclusion. Live with it.

[@marlanawilliams2469]

Always do your homework with references and make sure they are licensed... Also always pay the contractor in draws not a lump sum up front...

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Marlana 24-69: Well written.

[@ExtraterrestrialBeing-jc7to]

I'm a Tile and Stone Contractor there's no License for installing Flooring and showers

[@rafaelguerra5342]

Still you need to be responsible enough to complete a job ​@@ExtraterrestrialBeing-jc7to

[@marlanawilliams2469]

@@eddyvideostar Thank you Sir 🖤

[@marlanawilliams2469]

@@ExtraterrestrialBeing-jc7to Oh that's awesome Yes my contractor that I've been working with for many years already has a flooring and tile guy under his umbrella... When I was looking for a contractor I was looking for one that had a one-stop shop so I wouldn't have multiple trades "companies" inside my flips at one time...

[@MrRj600rr]

He got a dot on his head..

[@jonl.95]

Nosey reporters cause all kinds of trouble

[@rangerchief8004]

Put him in prison for a very long time

[@qball6520]

Typical entitled behavior 😂

[@frederickbrooks4054]

So, because he is not licensed, means he does not have to complete the work he said he was going to do! There are a lot of people who do not have a license and do good work. He is wrong on so many levels, it’s hard to look at him and hear his excuses. I bet they did not expect him to not finish the job. So, give their money back and stop trying to be something you are not and stop representing (he knows what I mean.)

[@eddyvideostar]

Decency and dignity are definitely needed for my domicile. Read the reviews and feel comfortable.

[@sightlocs349]

She rather hire her brotha instead of the Hispanics 😂 play at your own risk

[@introvertsrock9843]

Just like mechanics We all need to be careful who we hire to do things

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Introvert: I agree.

[@billsmith9249]

BRING BACK THE SHOW, "To Catch a Contractor!" !!!!!

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Bill Smith: Speaking of such: A TEN-year-old girl was raped by a man from a dating service site in Harlem. Wicked.

[@hectordonacimento2327]

I've never seen an afro4merican contractor!

[@ajac4093]

That dude is trash. He needs to behind bars.

[@lindalucky9214]

Tyrone looks like a Gang member.......think people

[@keyboard_crip]

because he’s black?

[@lindalucky9214]

@@keyboard_crip yes.....hahaha

[@xoxxobob61]

He actually looks like Nikko Smith from Love & Hip Hop Atlanta who did that Porn tape !

[@terranceaddison4599]

That's absurd

[@Bisnsman]

@@keyboard_crip Why else??

[@anonymousmc7727]

They tried to save a buck not hiring a licensed contractor 😂😂😂

[@TheRealWinser]

Working to earn a living should never require a permit or license. Basic needs should never require government permission.

[@josecontreras3691]

Digan lo que digan. Pero yo prefiero alejarme lo más que pueda de ese tipo de gente.

[@michaelsamuels6170]

This dude needs to be arrested and sent to prison for a long time.

[@pugilisticstandpoint]

🗣️Stop looking for cheap prices.

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

I fired a contractor who dragged his feet on getting the work done. I had to hire another contractor to redo the lousy work the previous contractor did. Learned one hell of an expensive lesson.

[@mattp4079]

I know contractors that refuse jobs from certain cultures, they do nothing but complain and refuse to pay.

[@chardin1900]

I’m black and I work for a company that checks your area code and Facebook to see if u got money. So u can be white and we still won’t show up 🤷🏿‍♂️😂🤣😏it’s about if u got the money or not with our company. Not your skin color. Yes most of our clients or white and older. But he serve alll if u can pay.

[@arishem555]

This dude knows that law on his side and he not gonna get anything for his crimes.

[@tashamac7624]

That’s Eric Holder, he not supposed to be on the streets😂😂

[@DanKirchner5150]

im not saying you need a license to do a good job and for a fair price and even licensed contractors bounce .as well the fault may also be with the customer ,with how they handle their ends of the deal . a lot of SHADY customers out there NO matter it be in las vegas or anyplace else . And most often the BIGGEST crybabies are the customers who took the lowest bid contractor to get mor f for their BUCK

[@yurydolinsky]

You are clueless! License contractors can't bail! They all have bonds! If they bail , bonds will cover your losses and they will have to pay back to bond while loosing their License. On top of all that, they can face a 10k fine and jail up to a year. Bond ties to their social security number. Bond companies always get their money back with interest!

[@DanKirchner5150]

if they have a reason to they will @@yurydolinsky

[@chardin1900]

Exactly 👈🏿I work for a licensed contractor that charges 20 percent contractors fee. So a lot of our customers have money. The regular people ain’t trying to pay that fee. Can’t afford it. That’s when the snakes slide inn. But the customers sometimes don’t understand that part. Trying to be cheap cost them more.

[@giannisaxon4080]

It’s sad your own people you can’t trust.

[@onestepfromsuccess]

LMAO your own "people" been robbing you for centuries and pretending it's the "White man"

[@REDdirtMafia]

Damn bruh..you making it harder for the good guys out there

[@jeffboyd1682]

If I axed you to pay me for labor???😂😅😂😅

[@Marvin.45]

Y'all need Rob Wolchek😂

[@AZQuadRunner]

"The Hall of Shame!"

[@aracoixo3288]

No interview? Then why is he right there? Talking to you straight on camera.

[@FroyFranco]

Black guy working construction 😂😂 yea right

[@dgreatll]

*Working at all 😂

[@chardin1900]

I’m black and do custom construction on million dollar homes🤷🏿‍♂️🤣yes I’m the only black guy at the company but we do high end work. Kitchens that cost 100,000 plus. I been around long enough to know it’s not the color of your skin. It’s the quality of your work.

[@priscillawagner6205]

Always check on a contractors license

[@Scorpionbite8]

He needs permits also

[@anthonymartinez4307]

These people have plenty of companies to go and get their quotes and work done why didn’t they go for the contractor with a license? I’m sure that kind nobody really wants to pay.

[@addesigncntr2708]

You dont need a permit for a closet

[@pharoah1200]

Not for a lot of the renovations.

[@pharoah1200]

Not for a lot of the renovations.

[@pharoah1200]

Not for a lot of the renovations.

[@doc-vg9lq]

i don't think he was lying about them knowing he was unlicensed. it's obvious they just wanted as cheap as possible to hire this guy.

[@Erica-vd1gb]

People in vegas amaze me how stupid they are in trusting contactors no wonder the city sucks at dp much here teachers incompetent etc.

[@chardin1900]

It’s not just vegas

[@Erica-vd1gb]

@@chardin1900 true but when a city has the highest high school dropout rate I would say it's the number one contender so dont pat yourself on the back living here thibkibg that yoy live amongst intelligient people cause you dont . Only way city survives is stupidity . Gambling is stupidity

[@BobbyBusz]

I'm an unlicensed driver because driving is a necessity not a privilege

[@johnangela1933]

I live in a tent in the redrock mountains,it's quiet, peaceful and free

[@LostintheHate]

Odds are he’ll end up buried under one of his work sites

[@PamelaTaylor]

Always Check ANYONE He They Work Recent, Ask For Supervisor # Number

[@mikeo8890]

I wish he would cheat me out of my money!!!

[@Goldensuninvegas]

I offer eternal internet fame if you call this contractor up and simply berate him for his lack of skills as a builder and businessman

[@WallyTony]

Looks like some solid work 😂

[@CHICHI816]

Hiring a black contractor is like hiring a asian race car driver 😂

[@williamhenry9705]

Use your Internet machine. Takes about 15 seconds to verify license status.

[@willspann9894]

I hired an unlicensed guy to build a fence for me.....long story short I'll never do that again.....

[@RaoulThomas007]

Don’t just look for victims in the state of Nevada.

[@freedomrulesjavier3904]

There are so many small time scammers ....always ge lots of referrals before you hire one.

[@strongislandhandyman5712]

Why didn’t he accuse the victims or racism yet?

[@missmarya747]

A repeat offender like no big deal. 🤔🧐🤔🧐🤔🧐🤔🧐

[@joshcantrell8397]

Jones seems like an honest guy

[@lauranonette2631]

He's a scammer

[@realoneamariyanna3282]

Remember he's entitled lol so it's okay 🙄🤣🤣🤣

[@Howtofewithlove]

Thats whats happen when you want a "good deal"

[@mp011]

Who the hell would hire Tyrone Biggum to work in their house 😅. Picture of him hanging drywall with his pants down his ass screams I dont have a license, probably not even a driver's license.

[@SalvadorCastillo-n4r]

The people are the STUPID!!! For HIRING a UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR

[@Netcentric-fk6ek]

the US era of always faving the criminal

[@dennisriblett4622]

Equal opportunity theif. Steals from everybody....

[@trumpcard4182]

His mugshot says it all people. Are you really that gullible?

[@ygg5476]

KTNV Channel 13, there is a serious blunder in this report. The words HIRED UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR was attached to a video of one of the victims for a couple seconds while he was being interviewed: Anyone could have taken a screenshot within these few seconds. My question is - Is he the hired unlicenced contractor or he hired an unlicenced contractor?

[@jonathanlund590]

WHY would she or anyone pay for labor before any work is done

[@chardin1900]

People who don’t hire construction workers don’t understand the difference. The people they showed probably first time ever highering someone to fix up the house. They are use to handymen or repair men at most.

[@justinvelez9796]

Even when they got good opportunities they mess it up

[@SpookyFow]

Instead of hiring a licensed, insured and bonded contractor, they hire a dude based on skin color. I don't feel bad for any of these people.

[@Akiva_Kani]

"youneverSHOWmexicanmensfaces"

[@vegeta5658]

😂 wth do Mexicans gotta do with this? Racist POS

[@orders69pizzas30]

they aren't out here ripping ppl off

[@MichaelGilmoreTV]

I call BS You Contractor👀! If he tells you, he’s trying to hustle, run🏃‍♂️💯. Besides civilly, there needs to be criminal charges somehow, someway 📚

[@arnelakawhitewash]

Can his jacket be anymore tighter?

[@StephRich888]

Like WHO in their RIGHT MIND would trust this man??????!!!! I can look at his picture and tell he up to NO GOOD!!! 🤦‍♀️

[@pachuco1815]

send him to prison for life!

[@georgehart994]

The contractors board covers up many issues to lighten there work load, or of course, get paid off by the contractor to bury the issue. I heard it happens all the time, then it finally happened to me...

[@devonboulden2496]

Contractor's board? There's no such thing (especially for an unlicensed contractor.) Also, look up how to use there, they're and their.

[@georgehart994]

@devonboulden2496 Yes, that was indeed a typo, which I detest as well. My apologies, as I was a bit tired working late today. Regarding the so-called "contractors resolution board," or whatever it's technically called, I won't waste my time reviewing my complaints or case hearings for your satisfaction or anyone else, as it's all BS and you seem to be part of the problem...

[@jerrymonopoli4634]

scammer

[@Clem-b7f]

Gee Another GRIFTER showing theft skills Never pay an unlicensed contractor ................................Common sense out the window.................................................

[@Bond.girl.007]

Everyone who hires a contractor should familiarize themselves with lien waivers, and use them. Use them in addition to doing the proper due diligence /making sure your contractor is licensed and has no complaints/lawsuits. Too many shady people out here! 😢

[@jessekauffman3336]

Where’s Mike Holmes

[@emilianogabriel9613]

If they’re legitimate contractors they have money to support the project don’t pay them upfront you pay them if they finish the project because too many contractors now a day are become invisible once you pay them

[@wizerdjuice9589]

Shocking NOT

[@chardin1900]

Never pay up front and u are trying to use a unlicensed contractor to save money u better know and understand his work history.

[@michaelsmustang5.099]

Dont trust those people