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3 days ago
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Kansas City woman loses family home, $32K after contractor ruins house
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City woman is out more than $30,000 and the house she once called home is now unrecognizable – gutted, dangerous and possibly unsalvageable. Felicia Safir, 71, is a lifelong music teacher. But in 2023, she decided it was time to downsize from the home that had been in her family for generations, a house her aunt once proudly owned as one of the first Black homeowners on the block. To prepare it for sale, Safir hired contractor David Lyman. Blue Springs kids play space, venue encourages creativity and connection She took out a $40,000 loan and paid his company $32,500 to complete a wide range of repairs — roofing, electrical, flooring and walls, all spelled out in a signed contract FOX4 obtained. What she got in return left her in tears. 'When I came into the house and saw what he had done. Stealing things and damaging the property. All I could do was sit on the steps and cry,' Safir told FOX4. Inside the home, floors have been ripped out and replaced with unsafe plywood. Walls are missing. Electrical wiring has been stripped. A chandelier — gone. And the bathroom? Nothing but framing. Safir, who is disabled, says even the access ramp she relied on to enter her home has vanished. She calls Lyman not just a bad contractor, but a thief. Missouri making changes to temporary tag, vehicle registrations next month FOX4 tried calling Lyman multiple times. He picked up on the third try but declined to answer questions, only telling us to look at the new roof. That roof, however, is already falling apart. Two years later, Safir is still struggling to pick up the pieces. But now she's getting help from local realtor Danny Tipton, who stepped in to help her sell the home to a rehabber. The sale is expected to close soon, just enough to repay the loan. 'Do you think this was a bad repairman or a thief?' FOX4 asked. 'I think he was a thief,' Safir replied. Now, she's sharing her story as a warning to others to make sure you know who's working on your home and hold them accountable. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
30-06-2025
- CTV News
Warning about unsolicited home repair offers: police
A beam is measured and marked at a housing site in Madison County, Miss., Tuesday, March 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Rogelio V. Solis Windsor police are warning the public about unsolicited home repair offers after an increase in suspected fraudulent activity. 'We have received reports of individuals offering residents home repair quotes, intentionally causing damage during the work, and then demanding extra payment to 'fix' it,' say police in a post on social media. Police say if approached, verify the legitimacy of the home repair company before agreeing to services or sharing personal information. If you suspect fraudulent activity, take note of any vehicle license plate numbers and report it to police immediately. Officers say it's important to stay vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams. If you have information or suspect any fraudulent activity, contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. You can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at
CTV News
03-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Guelph homeowner loses thousands to alleged roofing scam
The Guelph Police Service is urging people to be wary of scammers posing as home repair contractors. The scheme comes in many forms, including workers who claim to be experts in roofing and driveway work. They often target older adults. In a recent case, Guelph Police said a resident living in the Old University area was targeted by a company claiming they could fix her roof. She paid the workers $3,500 in cash. The company then told the homeowner her chimney was also in urgent need of repairs, and it would cost approximately $14,000 to fix. When the homeowner went to the bank to withdraw the funds, bank staff warned her she was likely being targeted by scammers and urged her to contact police. The alleged roofers left her home, and she hired another company to repair her chimney. The $3,500 cash deposit was not returned.
