A do-it-yourself mentality has taken hold in millions of households across the globe. Popular television channels like HGTV and DIY Network as well as accessible home improvement content on apps like YouTube have inspired many homeowners to tackle renovation projects around their homes. Taking such initiative is admirable, though it also can prove costly if homeowners end up biting off more than they can chew. Home improvement videos and television shows have a tendency to oversimplify renovation projects, potentially giving homeowners a false sense of confidence in their DIY abilities. A concerted effort on the part of homeowners to determine
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Lafayette man booked with home improvement fraud
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Lafayette man and booked him with home improvement fraud.
Warrick Paul Boudreaux, 52 was arrested after an investigation that began in July 2020.
Deputies were called by the victim, who signed a contract with Boudreaux in 2019. Deputies learned that Boudreaux, owner of WB Construction LLC, was called by the victim to do some remodeling at her house. She gave Boudreaux some money to pay for the materials, and paid Boudreaux for labor, deputies say.
While Boudreaux was installing flooring in the home, he ruptured a water line, deputies say. The victim
Lafayette Man Arrested For Home Improvement Fraud
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office was contacted in regards to a residential contractor fraud complaint. The victim and the contractor, Warrick Paul Boudreaux, entered into a contractual agreement in 2019 according to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz.
It was determined that Warrick Boudreaux, owner of WB Construction, LLC, was contacted by the victim to have remodeling duties done at her residence. Payment was submitted by the victim to purchase the materials needed and Warrick Boudreaux was compensated for labor.
While Warrick Boudreaux was installing flooring in the home, a water line was ruptured by him. The victim discovered the ruptured