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Fighting for My Home: Exposing Contractor Fraud in Florida

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One homeowner’s fight is about to expose an entire system.

I’m Jennifer — a small business owner, survivor, advocate in the making, and currently a pro se plaintiff in a Florida case that’s not just about one contractor — it’s about how fraud is allowed to thrive in our courts, construction industry, and communities.

I never imagined I’d be here — asking for help publicly. I’ve always been the one others come to for support. But now, I’m in a fight to save my home, my voice, and the truth.

What I uncovered:
  • I didn’t just get scammed.
  • I uncovered forged paperwork.
  • Falsified inspection reports.
  • Unlicensed subcontractors.
  • And attorneys who walked away when the truth got too close.

Now I’m fighting — not just for my home, but for every homeowner who’s ever been told:
“There’s nothing you can do.”

This is bigger than one lawsuit.
If you’ve ever hired a contractor or trusted a lawyer, this story is for you.

What Happened
What started as a routine impact window and door installation turned into a nightmare.

I hired a company that claimed they were licensed, bonded, insured, and never used subcontractors.
I was told the owner — a Certified General Contractor — would be on site to oversee the project.

I did my due diligence:
  • I verified licenses through the Florida Sunbiz system,
  • Asked all the right questions (or so I thought),
  • Signed what I thought were legitimate contracts.

It was all a lie.

I became one of many Floridians scammed by a broken, highly manipulated contractor system that preys on the vulnerable.

Behind my back, they handed the job to an unlicensed, unvetted subcontractor who:
  • cracked my home’s slab,
  • caused serious structural damage,
  • abandoned the job unfinished — leaving me with the impossible task of trying to put my home back together.

I only discovered the truth through court-ordered discovery:
  • the job was secretly subcontracted to a company that wasn't even licensed.

I’ve since invested over $168,000 trying to repair the damage — and I still have unresolved issues. Meanwhile, the legal process has been weaponized to drain me emotionally and financially:
  • delays,
  • inspection no-shows,
  • and motions designed to wear me down.

My case was even dismissed — not because of any signed settlement, but due to:
  • attorney neglect,
  • abandonment,
  • and procedural failure.

I’m fighting for more than just myself. I’m fighting for homeowners everywhere who deserve
  • truth,
  • safety,
  • and accountability.

What We’ve Discovered
  • Forensic experts confirmed systemic defects, improper installation, structural failures, and construction fraud.
  • Attorneys I hired withheld motions, ignored my instructions, and now admit they’re material witnesses.
  • I was coerced into a “settlement” I never saw or agreed to — while recovering from major surgery and managing dyslexia.
  • The court dismissed my case without a hearing, even though no final, signed agreement ever existed.

I am now representing myself to fight for reinstatement and accountability under Florida law.
Every document has been organized. Every defect has been documented.
But I need help to keep going.

⚠️ What We've Experienced
This isn’t just one company — it’s a pattern:
  • Forged documents and falsified inspection certificates used to collect loan payouts
  • Jobs subcontracted without disclosure, licensing, and oversight
  • Fabricated emails sent to city officials to justify abandoning jobs
  • Legal intimidation, threats, and blame-shifting when homeowners speak up
  • Unsafe, code-violating work left behind — if the job is even finished at all

What We’ve Been Left With
  • Homes that are unsafe and uninhabitable
  • Financial ruin and predatory loans (mine was over $140,000)
  • Forensic reports showing widespread installation failures
  • Red tags issued under false pretenses by the contractor
  • Over $75,000 in legal fees just to try to be heard
  • A legal system that favors corporations and calls it all “puffery

⚖️ What This Fight Is Really About
This is a fight for:
  • Seniors on fixed incomes
  • Veterans who’ve served their country
  • People recovering from illness or loss
  • Families who just want a safe home
  • Anyone who believes in accountability and transparency

Why This Matters
This isn’t just about getting my money back or saving my home — it’s about stopping the systemic failure that lets fraud and misconduct go unpunished in Florida’s construction and legal industries.

If I win this case, it sets precedent.
If I lose, it tells every bad actor that vulnerable consumers and disabled litigants don’t matter.

How You Can Help
✅ Donate $25 (or any amount).
If 2,000 people give just $25, we can fund expert support, filings, and survival expenses while I bring this to light.
✅ Share this page.
Every share to a friend, neighbor, or community group makes a difference.
✅ Stand with me.
I’m not just defending my home — I’m defending truth, transparency, and the right to be heard.

Here’s the Math That Gives Me Hope:
If just 2,000 people each give $25, we hit the milestone needed to cover legal costs, expert reports, and survival expenses while I keep fighting.

That’s it.
No deep pockets. No big backers. Just a community who believes the truth matters.

$25 × 2,000 people = a shot at real accountability.

If you can give, thank you.
If you can share, thank you.
If you can do both, you're changing my life — and helping fix a broken system.


We’re Building a Movement
I’m working to take this all the way to the Florida legislature — and beyond.

If a company hires a subcontractor for any part of a job over $10,000, they must disclose :
  • "Who they are"
  • "Their credentials"
  • "Proof of insurance — up front"

No more secrecy.
No more liability loopholes.
No more “not our responsibility.”

Why I’m Still Standing
Because I’m not the only one.
Because I’m a lioness who refuses to be silenced.
Because my father and I have uncovered forged paperwork, fabricated reports, and deliberate deception — and we’re not stopping until the truth comes out and the system is fixed.

What Your Donation Will Do
  • Cover urgent legal costs so I can keep fighting
  • Fund expert engineering reports, document analysis, and trial support
  • Support public awareness campaigns and multi-state advocacy
  • Lay the groundwork for legislative reform — in Florida and beyond

✊ How You Can Join This Fight
Donate – Every contribution helps cover legal and advocacy costs
Share – Someone you know has a story like this. Help them find us.
Speak Up – If this happened to you or someone you love, let’s connect. We are building a coalition of people to help bring about change.

We didn’t ask for this fight — but now we’re in it.
And we’re taking it all the way.

Together, we can rally a movement.
And then we’ll change the law.

Thank you for standing with me.
Thank you for helping me save my home.
Thank you for helping to spread the word.

– Jennifer M.

P.S. Every day, I'm fighting to reclaim not just my home, but my peace of mind. Your support can make a difference—not just for me, but for every homeowner at risk of contractor fraud. Please stand with me in this fight for justice.
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    Lake Worth, FL

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