There is a real estate speculator operating in Houston who is under indictment in New York by the State Attorney General. His method of operation is to by houses, then "sell" them for a non-refundable fee of $3000 (as a purchase option). There is a massive mark up in the rent, and late charges that are beyond the scope of reasonable expectation ($100 for the 1st day, $10/day thereafter, with fines and penalties on top). Once a lessee is late with a payment, the late charges make it almost impossible to catch up. Additionally, as in NY, the homes are not safe, and no repairs are made. The NY investigation revealed that the scam dupes consumers into renting properties, paying a high up front fee, and then to purchase the home at exorbitant prices after 18 months.
This man's name is Scott Wizig. The company in NY was called NY Liberty Homes. The company in Houston is called Weststeet Investments, LP, and PO BOX 741109, HOUSTON TX 77274-1109.
My home has no electricity in the kitchen and the master bathroom bathtub leaks into the closet causing water and mold damage to the closet walls and carpet.
The plaster is falling down in the hall bathroom from a leaking roof. The A/C went out and I notified the office, they sent someone out who supposedly fixed the attic unit, but rewired everything so that I don't have electricity in the kitchen. When I called to report the condition of the kitchen I was told to have a priest come and do an exorcism.
I am forced to run an extension cord from my dining area into the kitchen to operate appliances.
I have notified the office in writing and in person on several occasions of the defects to the home, but no one has come to repair the house.
After 2 months and getting over $5000 in rent and late fees I am being evicted.
I am seeking criminal fraud charges against Scott Wizig. This man must be stopped from scamming other hard working Houstonians. If anyone else in Houston or the surrounding area has had this fraudulent act done to him or her please contact me.
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