ALVIN JOHNSTON 7 Cross Bow Court Commack, New York 11725 May 18, 1990 Bureau of Consumer Protection Attorney General 358 State Office Building 100 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton, PA 18503 RE: Valley of Lakes/Ciccozzi Ccnstruction Company, Inc. Gentlemen: My wife and I purchased property located in Hazelton County, Pennsylvania from Valley of Lakes, with the intention of having a home built so that we could retire to that community. At the suggestion of Valley of Lakes we entered into a contract with Ciccozzi Construction Co.. Inc., to build our home. We applied and were approved by 1st Eastern Bank in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania for a construction loan with five (5) payments to Ciccozzi Construction Co., Inc., with one of those payments to Valley of Lakes as a "start-up fee" in the sum of $12,000.00. We were informed by the bank that we have only six (6) months within which to complete the construction of our home or we would be facing penalties. The plans for our home were submitted to the Control Committee representing Valley of Lakes by Ciccozzi Construction Co., Inc., for approval and the issuance of a permit so that construction could begin. I was informed by Mr, Frank Cedrone and his associates on April 24, 1990, that "No architectural plans submitted to Control Committee that show Dean Ciccozzi as General Contractor will be approved." It appears that a dispute between Valley of Lakes and Ciccozzi Construction Co., Inc., is causing a delay in the construction of my home, which in turn will cause problems and penalties for me with my bank. I am also concerned about the possible loss of materials and the security of my house package delivered to the site, and maintaining two mortgage payments while this dispute continues. Page 2 May 18, 1990 RE: Valley of Lakes/Ciccozzi Construction Company, Inc. I enclose herewith a copy of correspondence received by me from Valley of Lakes dated May 11, 1990, which sets forth the reasons for the delay in the construction of my home. Page two of Valley of Lakes' letter item 3, does state that the construction of my home can be completed, but is conditional upon Ciccozzi Construction Co., Inc., correcting the violations and deficiencies that exist within seven days of the date of the letter. To the best of my knowledge Ciccozzi Construction Co,, Inc,, has no intention of correcting the violations in a timely manner. I would like to know if your office could look into this matter and advise me what steps I should take to expedite the construction of my home. Thank you for your help in this matter, Yours truly, /s/ ___________________ Alvin Johnston cc: Valley of Lakes and Eagle Rock Resort Ciccozzi Construction Co, Inc. Lindal Cedar Homes Gabe Alessi 1st Eatern Bank
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