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Important information
- Customer Complaint:On April 12, 2022, BBB recognized multiple patterns of complaints regarding billing and customer service issues. They were grouped into 2 categories:
Business Owners/Contractors allege signing up with HomeAdvisor and setting a monthly expense budget; at the end of the month business owners find out that HomeAdvisor's charges are exceeding the agreed upon expense budget. Contractors/Business Owners also allege signing up with HomeAdvisor under the impression that they will only be charged for leads or “Opportunities” if their business actually gets the job. Business owners further claim they are being charged each time they press “Interested” in the opportunity, even if it includes incorrect information on which they can’t follow up with. Additionally, business owners assert these issues are leading to high unpaid invoices that eventually get sent to collections and/or are settled with a discount.
Consumers allege being charged for more than the agreed-upon rate or being up-charged from their pre-paid rate. Consumers also contend having issues with contractors not showing up to the appointments, changing appointments last minute, and/or receiving minimal or no assistance from the business when incidents occur.
On May 25, 2022, HomeAdvisor provided the following response to the Business Owners/Contractor’s allegations:
“HomeAdvisor’s enrollment process requires pros, before joining the network, to review and affirmatively agree to an “Agreement to Key Terms,” which instructs the pro to review, and provides direct links to, the Terms and Conditions and Key Provisions page on the website. It also clearly and conspicuously explains that, among other things: (1) Project leads are not guaranteed jobs; (2) Standard leads will automatically be deemed accepted by pros and carry automatic charges going towards a monthly spend target set by the pro; (3) Once a pro is approved to join the network, the pro will be billed a membership fee; and (4) Opt-in leads are available and will incur additional charges. By checking the box to confirm the Agreement to Key Terms, the pro indicates that it agrees to these provisions, as well as to the other terms and conditions. The Key Provisions page describes how leads work, including costs; how to receive credits; what a spend target is; that pros are charged for leads regardless of whether the lead is converted to a job; and that there are no guarantees about how many leads a pro can convert to jobs. The Terms and Conditions (which have always been publicly available on HomeAdvisor’s website) provide even more detailed information about how HomeAdvisor works and how various homeowners may submit service requests that are then provided to one or more pros as leads.
To increase opportunities for jobs for pros and to improve the prospects that homeowners will find a pro to complete their projects, HomeAdvisor provides “Opportunity Leads,” which either are slightly outside the pros coverage area or involve tasks pros aren't currently buying leads for but are likely within its area of expertise. Pros are provided with a “free look” at these Opportunity Leads, and the pro is not charged unless it affirmatively accepts the lead. When Opportunity Leads are presented to a pro for consideration, HomeAdvisor conspicuously identifies them as Opportunity Leads that may fall slightly outside the pro profiled tasks and/or location.”
Since the business disagreed with the Business Owners/Contractor’s allegations; on May 25, 2022, BBB requested information/documentation to validate the business’ perspective.
On May 26,2022, the business declined to provide the requested information and provided the following response:
“We are very confident in the process of pros accepting terms and conditions, especially when it comes to pricing and material terms. They must physically check a box to agree with those main points that allegedly they "didn't know about".”
BBB requested a response from the business regarding the second pattern of complaints about Consumer’s allegations. However, as of June 13, 2022, the company has not responded to BBB's request to address the pattern.
Complaints
This profile includes complaints for HomeAdvisor's headquarters and its corporate-owned locations. To view all corporate locations, see
Customer Complaints Summary
- 315 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 45 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:08/07/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I sign up to HomeAdvisor now know as ***** Leads for work. I was told by the representative name **** that I will receive plenty of work and if I was dissatisfied I could cancel within 30 days and get my money back. I received fraudulent leads. When I will showed up to the homes they were abandoned and once I will communicate with the so call client I will be block, I tried to reach out to **** to make the complaint and cancel my membership and get my money back but he was not available and I tried for over a month to cancel this membership and my representative was not responding. I called Home Advisor now ***** Leads and was told I can cancel my membership but could not get my money back. I have not received not one job, the leads have the same contact number and the same story from the so call clients that they were not available but to go and give them a quote once I will go the homes will be abandoned. Once I communicated back to the client the client will block me, this is not fair for a contractor trying to get work. Home Advisor now ***** Leads are fraudulent and I want my money back please.Business Response
Date: 08/16/2024
We thank ********* for bringing this matter to our attention and regret to hear that his experience was anything but positive. During the course of his campaign, ********* was in contact with our Business Center to discuss his concerns. While he did not qualify for a full refund, he was awarded with multiple credits and he agreed to continue on. As we've received his request to terminate, we are willing to issue a refund of $250.00 and fully close his account so that we may come to a resolution. We are in direct contact with ********* via email and are processing the refund via check. Should ********* have any other questions, we invite him to contact us directly.Initial Complaint
Date:07/31/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I signed up with ****'s Homeadvisor as a contractor to try out their services. After 6 months, I realized it's a scam. I called them and complained and advised them that I was not interested in working with them any longer and come July 2024 I will not be renewing my contract to indicate that information on my account. While on vacation, I come back to check my account and see they have charged my account for another years membership. I contacted them again and asked to reimburse my money because I was not interested in renewing my contract with **** Homeadvisor. They are refusing to cancel it and reimburse my money. The contract began on July 27, 2024 which is enough time to cancel if I was not happy with their service. They will not deactivate my account and I keep receiving leads that they charge my for separately.Business Response
Date: 08/02/2024
We're sorry to hear about any misunderstanding regarding ***'s account. We do take matters of not cancelling accounts seriously and we did perform a full review. *** did call in April regarding a concern she had with a lead she had received and hung up on the team member she was speaking with. At no point in that conversation did she state that she wished to cancel her account. The next call we received from her was on July 30th asking about why she was billed for another annual membership. We did explain that services will auto renew, and that was explained to her when she did initially sign up. We do understand that as time had passed she may have not recalled that her membership would renew automatically so we have process a refund for her membership and cancelled her account. If she does have any questions we do ask that she contact our *************** directly for assistance.Initial Complaint
Date:07/30/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Home Advisor provides "Leads" for contractors like myself. We tried the service because they said they had commercial elevator leads, they did not. They never at any single time had a single lead. 2 years ago we called to cancel the account, at the time all payments were up to date. It was our understanding the account had been closed, and we were removed from the app. 2 years later we get a collections notice saying we owe them for services that were never rendered. There was never any notice of any outstanding payments or notifications of any kind until the collections notice. We demand this balance to be removed and not be put on our company credit report. We intend to get legal involved as soon as possible and *** for fraud.Business Response
Date: 08/07/2024
We appreciate ******* bringing this matter to our attention. Upon checking his account, we were able to confirm that his account was not properly cancelled before the auto renew date, and we sincerely apologize for any frustrations this caused. At this time, his account has been cancelled and the balance has been pulled from 3rd party collections. ******* is welcome to reach back out should he have any additional questions or concerns and we're happy to help.Customer Answer
Date: 08/07/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
***********************Initial Complaint
Date:07/29/2024
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
First off, they called us 4 times, misrepresenting themselves as a customer seeking service, as a tactic to sign us on as clients. After many attempts to review and request credits, with minimal success, we spent 38 minutes on the phone with ***** on July 18, 2024, who approved approximately $330 worth of credits, of which we only received $63.06. We received 3 separate leads with fraudulent addresses from the non-existent town of *********, **. I can't believe that 3 customers in a row don't know what town and state they live in. On several occasions I attempted to address with the customer service representatives, the fact that 95% of broken TV's are not worth repairing. 50% of our leads were for that issue and I was able to assist most of the customers over the phone, saving them the cost of the service call. However we were charged $12.07 each for 26 leads, of which we got one viable job. At that point we notified **** Pro Leads by phone on July 23, 2024, that we wanted to close the account, but instead they charged our credit card $104.87 on July 26 and left the account open. The company admits to supplying the same lead to 4 or more contractors at the same time. They are all charged whether the customer replies, changes their mind or hires any of them. Between trying to request credits from their non-relevant options online and discussing credits with their representatives, they just wear you down and cost you more money and time. When our account balanced reached $0.00, they continued to charge our credit card for additional leads without authorization, after we had notified them to close the account.Business Response
Date: 08/07/2024
We appreciate ******* bringing his concerns to our attention and sincerely apologize that he did not have a more positive experience with his advertising leads.
To clarify, the lead credit and billing process was explained to him via phone before he signed, in the agreement that was sent to him before signing, and on the welcome call with him that took place the first week of advertising. His agreement terms explain that each job request is sent to a max of 4 pros, so this would include *******'s company plus 3 other pros. Not all leads are sent to 4 pros every time, and a lead is not a guaranteed job.
Upon checking his account, we can confirm that credits requested for the leads he mentioned were approved. At this time, there is no past due balance, and the advertising agreement was cancelled per *******'s request. A refund will be issued back to his card on file for the amount of credits that were previously issued. While we wish we could have continued the business partnership and worked with ******* on strategies to see more success with his leads, we consider this matter resolved. We wish him and his business all the best.Customer Answer
Date: 08/12/2024
Complaint: 22058877
I am rejecting this response because:As with all our other encounters with ****, none of our concerns were addressed. No answers were given to the complaints we filed. In ***** response to our complaint they stated A refund will be issued back to his card on file for the amount of credits that were previously issued. This statement needs clarification: what does this mean? What is the $ amount of credits that you will be crediting back to our credit card on file?
Although its Angis business model to provide the same project lead to multiple service providers, when a customer is just shopping for price quotes or there is no response from the customer to your phone call, there should be a credit request for those scenarios or a follow up as to whether the customer ever followed through and hired anyone. This became a real concern when we received and were charged for 3 leads from a fraudulent, non-existing address. This isssue was addressed with several representatives and we got no explanation why this occurred. In my opinion, the only one benefitting from these fraudulent attempts is ****.
To recap our concerns:
Why did **** misrepresent themselves as a customer seeking service, as a tactic to have us sign on with them?
When requesting credits, there are not enough relevant options to describe the problematic issues with the leads. For example, we received a lead for the installation of 4 TVs and were charged $115. Upon speaking with the customer, he was just getting ideas on pricing and was not going to hire anyone.
Regarding your response we can confirm that credits requested for the leads he mentioned were approved this is not true. When speaking with your representative *****, on 7/18, he assured us that all 10 requests were approved, totaling $366.40. In reality, only 3 out of ******************************** approval. For a total of only $63.06 in credits. You still owe us $303.34
25 out of 26 of our leads were for non-viable jobs, that would never result in any work. The customers had broken equipment and we were charged $12.07 for 25 leads to tell them over the phone that they needed to buy new equipment. We tried requesting credits for these and were denied.
Once again Angis business model is a time wasting, exhausting money grab.
Sincerely,
**********************************Business Response
Date: 08/27/2024
We appreciate *******'s response and can confirm that a refund was processed in the amount of $384.83 back to his card. We would also like to apologize for any confusion or misunderstanding while speaking with the sales rep. ** is our goal to connect service providers with homeowners and we strive to ensure that this is a positive experience. We appreciate ******* bringing this to our attention and will review his interactions with the sales representative and forward along any findings to the appropriate department.
To provide clarity the qualifications for lead credits, there are certain scenarios where a lead may or may not qualify, and these are outlined here: ****************************************************************
We understand that there may be grey areas with certain leads that do not fall specifically under these guidelines, and exceptions for credits can sometimes be made. In ******** case, there were exceptions made for many of his leads, including the refund that was processed rather than the amount remaining on his account as a credit towards future leads. His feedback regarding the credit request reasons and qualifications is appreciated and has been passed along to the proper channels for consideration.
We hope this helps to provide clarification on *******'s concerns, and he is welcome to reach out with any additional questions.Customer Answer
Date: 08/28/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
**********************************Initial Complaint
Date:07/25/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I became a service partner with Home Advisor - **** (same company). I was made of this awesome opportunity via phone call. I made the salesperson aware, I had a full time job with ***** as a Heavy Electrical Technician. I would only run calls when I was available, I was reassured this would not be an issue. I was told I could simply turn off the leads when I'm not available. This was not true, I was injured in a car accident while running a service call with 1 of my technicians on 03/18/2024. I had my wife turn off the leads for 30 days. I was still receiving perfect match leads, I was still be charged. This was done to eat up any positive lead money I had. I called **** and spoke with a supervisor who sounded like middle eastern decent. I was advised my company was not a good fit. I had nothing but five star reviews. I feel like I was deceived, due to their back log of calls no one was running. I simply want a refund or my returned my account to positive status refund of the 43 leads left on my account. I had over 43 leads where some one else took the job. I was physically able to perform repairs due to my injuries.Business Response
Date: 08/02/2024
We regret that ****** had anything but a positive experience advertising with us and we sincerely apologize for any frustrations. After reviewing his account, we found that all of the leads he received had been contacted the day they were received, including the leads that were received after he stated he was in a car accident and couldn't work. 2 of those leads had even been marked as "Won Job". We did not find that he or his wife had contacted us to inform anyone about not being able to take jobs, or to turn the leads off for 30 days. The balance for these leads was not paid and was therefore turned over to a 3rd party collections agency.
We have reached out to ****** directly via email with an offer to resolve this matter and we look forward to hearing back from him.Initial Complaint
Date:07/12/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
As a contractor working through Homeadvisor (Angis list), I have been billed numerous times for "leads" that were never pursued. No where in any of the contractual agreements does it state when specifically HomeAdvisors actual billing cycle occurs. They place limited options on the user's abilities to pause leads to seemingly bill you whenever they see fit. I had to speak with seven customer service representatives before anyone mentioned this billing cycle. Also was also overlooked that it is never stated anywhere in the contract of this billing method. Sometimes in this line of work, you financially survive job to job, and to be billed, being unaware, is bad business.Business Response
Date: 07/17/2024
We apologize for any frustrations **** experienced from the billing process. We've attached ****'s advertising agreement here, which explains that leads are billed on a weekly basis. The disputed amount has been refunded as of 7/16/24 and **** should expect to see this refund reflected in his bank statement within 2-3 business days of the refund date. **** also spoke with our Customer Support team recently and requested to terminate his adverting, which has been cancelled as of 7/16/24. He is welcome to reach back out should he have any additional questions or concerns and we're happy to assist.Initial Complaint
Date:07/01/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I was charge 287 for some thing I didnt signed for it Im not satisfiedBusiness Response
Date: 07/09/2024
We're so sorry to hear that *******'s experience has been anything but positive, and for any misunderstanding regarding the account start date. This is not the experience we would expect and we have cancelled the account and processed a full refund back to the original form of payment. For any additional assistance we do ask that Sibigne contact our *************** directly.Initial Complaint
Date:06/19/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Home Advisor who was Service Magic and now owned by a bunch of investment bankers own this business as of today. Recently my business who did business with Service Magic back in 2009 and 2010 had a bad review pop up on a page I did not know existed. When reaching out to this company to ask them to remove my page they said they own the contents of the page and all the information on it. Due to their internal policies they will not remove the page. They do not verify the individual who posted the comment or review and they do not allow the owner of the company have access to respond. Keep in mind this company is a for profit company owned by investment bankers (not real people in my opinion). They care only about their gain and profit. No keep in mind my original agreement was with Service magic in 2009 and we stopped using them due to poor leads and most of the leads we got were what we call tire kickers getting pricing for work that probably would not happen. Their service was poor at best and "F" rating. Now the company has changed names multiple times and even been sued from the *** and fined. Ultimately they merged with **** or bought out that company now owned by bankers. I am writing on here to let you know there is something called the consumer protection laws of this country and privacy act laws of this country and this company is allowing non verified reviews to take place on their platform to gain information and most likely selling information out. This is illegal when not agreed to and since we had an agreement in 2009/10 that is 14 years ago and requesting the removal of a private company that does not want their company profile on their platform this should be removed at once since I have no agreement with the new owners of the company and they would need to provide such agreement for them to legally place my company on their for profit platform. The laws in this country still abide to investment bankers too that own 150 monopolized companieBusiness Response
Date: 06/28/2024
We thank ******* for bringing his concerns to our attention and sincerely apologize for any inconveniences experienced. As we've received *******'s request, we have added an exclusion to his business profile. Our *************** would be happy to assist ******* with gaining access to his account so that he may respond to any reviews on the business page. Our *************** can be reached at ************ should ******* have any other questions.Customer Answer
Date: 06/28/2024
Complaint: 21873613
I am rejecting this response because:This is a copy and paste answer and no answers to my complaint were answered in the response. Professional service would call my number instead of protecting the interest of the corporate bankers that they work for. I have a lot in my complaint and would expect a response to each concern.
Sincerely,
*****************************Business Response
Date: 07/17/2024
We appreciate ******* for reaching back out to further discuss his concerns. Our *************** is available to assist should ******* prefer to speak with a live representative. While we will not remove the profile, we have added an exclusion and no additional adjustments will be made. We are sorry to hear that his experience with our service was anything but positive. ******* is encouraged to respond to any reviews on his profile. He can reach out to us via phone for assistance with gaining access to his account.Initial Complaint
Date:06/15/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I applied to Home Advisor to find what I thought was going to be an electrician, for making previous hardwire kitchen appliances wiring, to plug in, and installing a kitchen light where a kitchen light use to be. There were also ceiling canister lights to be switched, though they didnt get to that work. It is what they did do, that was my cause for concern. Their results ended up in rerouting wiring. As an example, kitchen light switch no longer worked on the light, rather it turned off power to the refrigerator. This was not discover immediately, when it was discovered. I reported this information to HomeAdvisor and the only response I received was requesting information previously submitted to them, in my initial report. After waiting a month for a response, I ended up hiring another electrician, found through the BBB. There was an additional charge of $641 to undo the mess created by the Home Advisor contractor. I then contacted Home Advisor as to how they were going to remedy, including a copy of the billing and findings by the electrician. Their response was the work wasnt completed and I was to contact the previous contractor directly. My advice is to find a contractor through the BBB. Home Advisor or **** does not uphold their satisfaction guarantee warranty. Nor are all of their contractors match their guarantee. I did attempt to find reviews, search for information on the person hired for the work, prior to hiring them. They had a long list of referrals, all positive. It of been nice to know he wasn't an electrician, prior to the start of the work, rather than telling me upon their leaving.Business Response
Date: 06/19/2024
We apologize to ***** for the frustration and inconvenience she experienced when attempting to have her project completed. We are in communication with her and working through our claims process. We hope to have her issues resolved shortly and appreciate ****** bringing her issues to our attention.Customer Answer
Date: 06/19/2024
Complaint: 21856198
I am rejecting this response because: it is neither appropriate nor acceptable for this business to attempt to state how I felt about their handling of the situation. I was sent an email indicating they were going to process a refund. I will notify the BBB to close the complaint, once the refund is received.
Sincerely,
*********************Business Response
Date: 06/27/2024
We have recently followed up with ***** regarding her claim. We are requiring additional documentation to move to the next steps. We appreciate her continued communication with her Claims Specialist, and we hope to have her matter resolved shortly.Customer Answer
Date: 06/27/2024
Complaint: 21856198
I am rejecting this response because: No further information was requested. Rather I was sent an affidavit to sign and notarize, indicating I was being truthful. They continue to stall, and I'm finding pertinent emails from them were removed from my email send file, email trail.
3/19/2024 Home Advisor (HA)closed booking #******** (request to add outlet boxes to existing wiring for the dishwasher, garbage disposal, range, install kitchen sink lighting to existing wiring, switch 3 canister lights. Canister lights were not installed. Remainder of work was reported as complete.)
5/3/2024 countertops & sink installed
5/11/2024 kitchen sink was plumbed, the plumber discovered the kitchen sink light was wired to the refrigerator rather than the light fixture.
5/12/2024 notified Home Advisor customer service of wiring, including a screen shot of their work order.
5/13/2024 response was to provide my name, phone number, address, booking number.
5/22/2024 my follow up requesting a response as to where my claim stood.
6/14/2024 notified (HA) I hired a 3rd party electrician, informed them of stove outlet also not working, the wiring was rerouted/incorrectly wired. Forwarded a copy of the 3rd party invoice with documentation of the wiring and the amount to rework.
6/15/2024 HA email indicating my complaint was about the work not completed (canister lights). Reply it was the work done and to look for my review on the BBB site.
6/16/2024 HA email requesting my name and phone number.
6/17/2024 HA requested information previously provided.
6/19/2024 Requested photos, reply none were taken.
6/20/2024 HA requested permission to contact 3rd party electrician for photos. Reply, contact them, though no photos were taken.
6/21/2024 notification they were escalating my request. Reply, informed them of info found on MN Attorney General site (2 year mandatory electric work warranty, HA had 30 days from date notified to inspect the work)
6/25/2024 thank you for my response. Notified they were to follow up with additional details on 6/26/2024.
6/26/2024 email request I submit a notarized affidavit indicating I was being truthful, stating it was necessary. Reply, nowhere in their policies did I find an affidavit was required for a refund. Unless they were committing to refunding for the wiring plus the notary fees, I was not submitting an affidavit. Reminded them of 3rd party documentation. Notified of my desire to request arbitration.
6/27/2024 email thanking me for the additional information. Requesting the amount of the refund. Notification they will continue their process once I verify the amount. Reply was if they were negotiating a settlement of the amount paid to restore the wire routing to its previous state, I accept.
Sincerely,
*********************Business Response
Date: 07/16/2024
We are in communication with ***** regarding her concerns with the standard release form. Once she has followed up with the information requested, we hope to have this matter resolved.Customer Answer
Date: 07/16/2024
Complaint: 21856198
I am rejecting this response because: It is ridiculous Im expected to sign an NDA/liability waiver, in order to receive a refund.
Sincerely,
*********************Initial Complaint
Date:06/13/2024
Type:Sales and Advertising IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Business produced fake leads and is selling to multiple contractors Also sold leads for wrong category and are saying Im stuck paying for something I legally cant doBusiness Response
Date: 06/14/2024
We're so sorry to hear that *****'s initial experience with our service has been anything but positive, and that they've seen anything but success through ****. We have reviewed the account, and we can see that we did provide credits for any leads found to be invalid. We also did make it clear, prior to submitting an advertising application, that ***** would not be the only service professional to receive leads. This is clearly stated in the first check box statement on the advertising agreement. We have attached a copy as well.
Upon further review we can also see that ***** has made no payments for the service since joining our network. This has caused the account to go into default, and is set to go to collections. This would incur additional fees should it go unpaid. We have decided to act in good faith and have fully cleared *****'s past due balance. The account will not be forwarded to collections, and there will be no further attempts to recoup payment. We have cancelled the account and set the status to Do Not Call. ***** will receive no calls from ****. Any additional questions or concerns should be directed to our *************** for the quickest assistance.
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