The state of Maryland revoked the registration of a Prince George’s County-based developer and filed charges accusing it of accepting more than $400,000 in deposits in payments from county residents for homes it never built.
Westwood Design Build Inc. didn’t start building the promised homes, failed to pay subcontractors and did not refund advance payments paid by the Prince George’s customers, Attorney General Doug Gansler said Wednesday. The company also failed to disclose to state regulators lawsuits filed against it by consumers and subcontractors concerning the company’s building practices.
Maryland officials are seeking restitution and civil penalties against the builder. Gansler has also filed criminal charges against company owners, Mary Dietz and Michael Conrad Brown, for failing to comply with the state’s home builder and consumer protection laws.
Westwood could not be reached by phone Wednesday.
Anyone who has had problems with Westwood Design Build Inc. or other construction companies in Maryland should call 410-576-6573 or 877-259-4525.
