Fair Go visits tiny home builder who has failed to deliver

Fair Go has had a number of complaints from customers of NZ Modular Homes. They say its director Warren Sinclair has failed to deliver the homes they paid for, and they're out of pocket for big money. Gill headed to Whangārei to track him down.
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[@esscee2520]

The intro says tiny homes have created the problem. It isn't the tiny home, it is a dishonest businessman looking to make a quick buck.

[@Robert-hm1ob]

I am surprised the guy has both arms this kind of crook needs a reminder, knock on his door and start taking all his belongings

[@juanitarichards1074]

We see these scammers all the time and they gt no punishment. They should get 20 years hard time in prison. This might deter others from these dirty tricks and outright robbery.

[@claudeschaumkell6514]

This person needs to be held accountable This is just another scam he needs to go to jail

[@paulsz6194]

Unfortunately, it’s an expensive cost to recover what hasn’t been delivered to you, and to recoup your money. If only it was easy to request an asset seizure. Take his land & have it sold off…

[@tigertiger1699]

You have to do you homework… this guy needs to be under court supervision

[@jennyarnold9350]

people like this man need to be striped of his home and bank accounts to pay for the homes of these venerable people. It happens far too much.

[@mattmcdonald7112]

Absolutely, you know he's hiding that money too, needs to be made to pay and if he can't in jail till he can (which ironically will be permanent). These guys get away with stealing money bank robbers only dream about.

[@OTEAROA]

Why do these people not have legal contracts? Govt needs to start a register of reputable tiny home modular builds, builders and a list of those who are not.

[@miadodson1938]

I really feel for these customers - bloody shocking disgusting behaviour by the company

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

I don't feel sorry for them they're way too gullible,never ever hand over money to someone for no work,dumb dumb dumb

[@oftin_wong]

It's normal to pay for things up front ...the problem is the dodgy builder

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

It's a huge risk too,I don't pay no cunt for nothing no way no day no how,never ever.

[@bluesstinger1975]

Challenge the arguement not the person wtf, this guy needs some hospital time

[@miadodson1938]

I say let him trespass you and take you to court, you paid for it, it's yours

[@tjmarx]

The common thread here of course is all of these people paid the full build amount upfront. If a builder doesn't have the cash or product on site to build your home with a deposit only with the rest due on delivery, that's a red flag they aren't a reputable business. These are likewise all tiny homes costing dramatically under the market rate. That's another red flag. Scammers shouldn't be scamming, it goes without saying. But they're crooks, so they aren't going to just stop. So people need to take some responsibility for themselves and realise they live in a world filled with people trying to take them for a ride. As these victims are unfortunately finding out the hard way you're responsible for making sure you don't get defrauded. So be vigilant. Don't use businesses advertising on Facebook market place or other such unmoderated classifieds. Check the history of a company you're going to spend any significant amount of money with before you agree to do business with them. Don't pay anymore than the minimum deposit up front. If you fail to do your due diligence, don't be surprised when it turns out you've been scammed.

[@patriciatehaate236]

You are so right we have to be responsible buyers

[@luckyM9963]

I went through a 300k reno 1 year ago and I had to pay $0.00 upfront. The reno was done in stages and i was paying at the end of each stage. This is how it should work. They other way is for the money to go to a trust. People need to do their due diligence.

[@Ronny.81]

Terrible to see people so stressed and upset because of low life's basically robbing them of their money.

[@mindflowmotivations6575]

Not life robbing them of their money it’s a person

[@Unknown_Ooh]

Probably shouldn't give all the money you have to someone you've never met or even talked to anyone who's had work done by that contractor.

[@CheCosaTesoro]

People should visit Warren BAMN. Any delinquent director should be banned. If regulators allow them to restart a new company, then they are also to blame. Phoenixing behaviour needs to stop. They know that the court system, time and money protects them. And then the system seems shocked when victims seek justice by other means.

[@juanitarichards1074]

"Banned".

[@mattmcdonald7112]

Yeah, I'm tired of these guys getting a do over.

[@mattmcdonald7112]

These guys know how to pick em, I mean honestly, he's still walking so he's failed to cross the wrong people.

[@ianbryant628]

They could get together and employ (somebody) who knows how to get payment from him...........For a percentage.

[@deanwitt7903]

@@ianbryant628I am that man .

[@campbell734]

stop turning the comments off man! I wanna see what people have to say on other videos

[@juanitarichards1074]

It's not the creators, its YT who turn the comments off.

[@lidamansilla2883]

And where is that creep now? The slime should be working as a rubbish man and pay every cent to the people he did in. Mole. He will pay for his dishonesty sooner or later. Little comfort for the people he robbed. Where is the police?

[@onengkusumah2905]

rofl, do you think police can do anything about it?😂😂

[@kimhornhem5399]

give some respect to our rubbish men

[@Sgten01]

We need some sort of trust account type system to hang on to these deposits and give progress payments to the builder. I want to start out as a tiny home builder but how can people trust they aren't going to lose money with me when I haven't got any reviews or history? This clown ruins it for many.

[@oliverf944]

Send a hardened vigilante to his property

[@Unknown_Ooh]

Never understood how fully grown adults can literally dump every cent theyve got into something that they dont understand or cant be delivered on at time of payment. Its life lessons that should've been learnt long before your 40s/50s.

[@StealthFB22]

Put him in jail!

[@milleniumfalcon8654]

Oh man sad one that guy should be arrested heres what I did bought a 3x3m shed from mitre 10 aquired some free timber 2 aluminum Windows, basically built a sled,(movable) with a gable roof shed with camp/oven stove,(heating/cooking),did all the work myself,(easy) by simply watching a builder & KZbin,all up took 1 week & cost $900 can accommodate 1 person comfortably

[@Its_Itsy]

Losing over 100k and heading back into the current rental/property market...join the que of NZ families outside Bunnings! 5 meter rope's are on special!

[@joedennehy386]

Why doesn't the law protect people

[@stanzgel]

You should report to the police in order to catch this guy. I felt frustrated too. I'm really felt sorry for those customer has been fraud or scammed. The government must help these customer at least some how. Every problem there's solution. Must ask help the community together to help these custoner lost money and house to build.

[@les8518]

Call it what you like. It is straight out theft. He is a low down thief.

[@myloleo7355]

Attach his property against the losses

[@flyingcrocodile4630]

Always protect yourself when making payments for 'óff-site' material and or services by using a proper construction contract (as required under the Construction Contract Act) with schedule provision of procedures for identification, registration and security over all materials and off-site services on a monthly progress basis. Do not pay a cent in advance. Only pay on receipt of registration (properly identified named & located) for, and access to those goods and services. It's all there in the Act for those who care to read it.

[@maganalia]

He AND his father should be in prison.

[@deanwitt7903]

A concrete block would be better .

[@leahwald3910]

sounds like Baillie Construction from Palmerston North...

[@uppers7703]

Doggs!!!! it drives me crazy knowing people get away with this just like container pools in helensville

[@ivydickson7596]

What are container pools in Helensville? I live there?

[@myloleo7355]

How can so many educated people be so gullable to part with money without doing your homework or paying in stages until work completed.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Absolutely,exactly right,gullible

[@jonylawson73]

​@@sunnysamuel-bi6iz shut it you muppets

[@ryan771211]

Current company law need to be changed to prevent this type of thing from happening

[@stanzgel]

As for me, I rather to ask help for community who are knowledge of the of, but Tyre puncher, home maintenance, fencing, etc.. Everybody must contribute what they can provide in order to help them. By team ordinates and support, every problem will solve step by step... It will make a bigger good positive impact to all of us because of... Love our neighbor. 🙏

[@prashantahuja4411]

Welcome to new New Zealand

[@monke9527]

Before an important fight where your life is in danger,all involved pray together in the dressing room. No different.

[@tanyamiller6275]

Good video for me to see

[@darrinelford1473]

There are a lot of dodgy scumbags out there

[@johnlowe8418]

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree...

[@moanat6701]

Plaz how do deal with this kind of person..just so i dont get i to this kind of person...so so sad...how do we see this kind of situation..???

[@tamapakinga3723]

Builder needs a ride in the car boot.needs a bit of a touch up I think. Needs a good hiding.

[@deanwitt7903]

And then strung up around the throat with a warning sign to all other builders to toe the line or they be next .

[@hinerongonuihemara8508]

Whose land are you building on

[@StanleyZen]

Totally disgusting!

[@MamaTeaTree]

A despicable human!!!

[@louisesrhoj5723]

I will never understand how a thief and liar can keep on opening business's Laws need to be tightened.

[@yvonnecarter4118]

Stop smiling and joking, this is serious

[@dazz_in_the_now]

So ram raids are unacceptable(sure) but this shit is fine? The system is ridiculous!

[@fieldsofgold775]

& he’s still walking around untouchable by any law? Scandalous.

[@JDMFANBOY-ww7sh]

northland specailty glass is a business thats changed there name to get out of liquidation

[@onengkusumah2905]

7:44 silly lady, he sleeps very well while enjoying your money 😂

[@onengkusumah2905]

@Joan Arc nah, your imaginary hell and god can't do anything about it lol

[@williamcody1385]

How is he not in prison 🤔

[@Kateaoana]

Thats terrible

[@Sharon-yk7xm]

He should be jailed for fraud its not a fair go for anyone

[@playbackamusicloversjourne8620]

Need to take those 2 into the outback and feed some crocs

[@1987sfinest]

This fella need,s a god kick,n.😊

[@pltopper771]

Now that you know where he is you can camp in front of the door

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Why are so many just handing over thousands of dollars to people they don't know?, very gullible way too trusting and just down right dumb

[@pichelen]

It's basically robbery. But I'm guessing he'll just go into liquidation, pay off creditors with whatever money hasn't already been syphoned off to himself (and his dad) and nothing more can be done.

[@nonnegotiable2777]

Send the bikies to him.

[@upstreamtuna778]

TURN THE HORRIBLE MUSIC OFF..!!!

[@juelztulai3691]

JB cabins in Ruakaka was liquidated. these dudes must be twins greedy and selfish. Collecting money knowing Jason was liquidated. Lots of money down the drain. Just be ware. My advice is to get them to build on your property. or purchase already made unit/home

[@HemiLenoel-je3lx]

Only 5000 for a hitman cheaper and u get judtice

[@tanyamiller6275]

You really shouldn't be crying I know people who not only list money but had no one to depend on. No backup plan

[@jesseparker198]

Warren needs a good hiding

[@meg7088]

Its gonna take years to get their money back "bloody thieves him and his father" rip off's...Never ever trust anyone 💸🤑

[@MikeNEVILLE-xf4bc]

There seems to be lots of these slimey lieing theives about, wrecks it for real builders as trusting these guys goes out the window,

[@david-reason]

It's great to see conmen are also in NZ

[@paranihiaanaru4414]

This video is fairly useless as I am deaf, and there are no subtitles

[@RPM-wd9rb]

Deaf and Dumb .

[@Amy-kj8nd]

This is theft . Whete ate the police?

[@deanwitt7903]

Well I feel angry on behalf of these good people and if it were me I would put warren in a concrete block and deliver him to the ocean .

[@lerch122]

i dont trust builders,i have seen many close a bussiness and then start up another and carry on doing the same.i now just fish and have lived on the benifit for 30 years,beats turning up on their door steps and night and worry about it,Funny thing is i have a home paid off and money,welcome to the jungle

[@nzsolel5284]

and we think all landlords are evil!!

[@user-rr2zx6px9t]

I can help yous all out 10k each off wat u gave him I'll make him disappear

[@jenfizz4312]

Discusting

[@nickdogg13s.f.s.h57]

Imma try put out a hit on him for 10 grand and he will either get made to pay it all back or will no longer be breathing

[@petermcgreevy6386]

sell his land and materials.....he is obviously a Junkie or a Gambler to lose that amount of money...

[@HemiLenoel-je3lx]

Just another conman

[@charliepearce8767]

Nothing in comparison to what your Gov is doing to you NZers....Such a sad little country . take care .

[@Pringles2.0]

Yeah yeah what ever

[@brynlyhunwick1862]

Is he apart of the greens? Sounds like he is taxing anyone with money 😂😂😂😂

[@bobawatsit]

you just shoot wild pigs, do you not ! you just have to get down on the feral mongrels, because these animals can ruin lives if unchecked

[@juanitarichards1074]

Even animals don't steal and treat people badly.....