Consumer Protection BC has issued a compliance order and an administrative penalty against a formerly licensed home inspector, Daniel Funk (DBA Sun City Home Inspections), based in Kamloops BC for:
- Failing to provide information as required under the Act, contrary to section 189(5) of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BPCPA), an administrative penalty of $3,500
Read the compliance order, notice of administrative penalty and the full reasons for the decision
The individual has been ordered to reimburse Consumer Protection BC for partial inspection costs in the amount of $250 within 30 days.
By law, the individuals has 30 days to request a reconsideration of the decision.
All money received from administrative penalties is deposited into the Consumer Advancement Fund (as required by section 169 of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act).
About Consumer Protection BC
Consumer Protection BC is a not-for-profit regulator responsible for overseeing certain industries and specific consumer transactions in the province. Their mandate is to license and inspect their regulated businesses, respond to consumer inquiries, investigate alleged violations of consumer protection laws, and classify all general release motion pictures.
For more information about Consumer Protection BC, to read their recent enforcement actions, and to learn about their inspection and complaint-handling processes, please visit their website at www.consumerprotectionbc.ca. You can also follow them on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube or read their blog for valuable consumer tips and resources.