Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices: 8.3.7.2 Performance Problems, Contracts, Warranties
A home builder commits an unfair and deceptive practice by taking a deposit, never starting the work, and refusing to return the deposit.272 Allowing cost overruns to build up without informing the home buyer is a UDAP violation.273 Billing for work not included in the bid, and failing to perform services for which the consumer has paid, are UDAP violations.274 But a lender was not liable for disbursing funds after its inspection showed that the wo