Homeowner says contractor vanished after large draw; seeks bids to finish work

Joseph Thompson told the board he bought the Brentwood property in February 2025 and that the contractor who previously owned or worked on the property had received material draws and then became unresponsive. He said the contractor received a large check for materials in March and thereafter "haven't seen him or heard from him since." Thompson said he has been reaching out to new contractors and that Cutter Construction visited the site in early August and is preparing a bid.

Thompson said he faces a financial dilemma: "Do I pay the $12,000 fines Or do I use the money to get the project done?" He said he has retained a property-management company to do immediate yard work (about $3,000) and is preparing documentation and email threads from Cutter Construction to show evidence of progress and pending bids. He also said he consulted a real-estate attorney and planned to retain counsel if he appealed the fines.