Disciplinary Actions

Birmingham homebuilder who scammed people out of $1.2 million for work never done gets 58 months in prison

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A Birmingham homebuilder who defrauded more than a dozen people out of more than $1.2 million combined has been sentenced to prison. US. District Judge Annemarie Carney Axon sentenced 58-year-old Cecil Wayne Sanford to nearly five years in prison. He was also ordered to pay $1.27 million in restitution, according to a statement released Wednesday […]

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Seth Gowan featured on The Front Porch WAXC

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Deputy Attorney General, general counsel for the Board, Seth Gowan appeared on The Front Porch on WAXC yesterday. Seth discussed the importance of hiring a licensed builder, specifically hiring a builder after severe weather. Unfortunately when disaster strikes, many scammers will move in quickly to take advantage of storm victims. Stay vigilant, don’t become a […]

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Building Official Update

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The Home Builders Licensure Board has transitioned from the traditional practice of physically printing and mailing paper licenses and certificates, to a digital approach in which licensees can access their license to print or download a virtual license card directly to a mobile device. This transformation will allow for greater collaboration with our licensees and […]

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HOME BUILDERS LICENSURE BOARD WARNS AGAINST HOME REPAIR FRAUD IN THE WAKE OF NORTH ALABAMA TORNADO DAMAGE

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Homebuilders And Remodelers Must Have State License Home Builders Licensure Board cautions homeowners of the potential for scams, fraud and price gouging during post-storm damage cleanup, repair, and rebuilding.  The Board warns Alabamians to be on the lookout for fraud as they hire contractors to repair storm damage and purchase needed items. The Home Builders […]

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Building Safety Month Proclamation

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The Home Builders Licensure Board joined with officials from around the state as Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation declaring the month of May “Building Safety Month” in Alabama.