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We already left a review of Charles Brzezinski and CBCS but please disregard that review as it was forced out of us because Charles held our project hostage until my wife left positive feedback. We hired Charles to construct a tiny house on a 24x8 ft. flatbed trailer which the build process was to be filmed for a TV show. From the beginning Charles was a bit difficult to deal with however, he had a designer Karen Jennings who was the voice of reason and really heard what we had in mind and kept things on track. We cannot speak highly enough of Karen, her professionalism, attention to detail and integrity are amazing and if youโ€™re looking for a designer we highly recommend her! In our opinion, Charles is one of the most unprofessional, unethical people and in our experience, he has no problem bullying, lying, and threatening when he doesnโ€™t get his way, it was also our experience that he continually over promises and under delivers. During the course of our project Charles made several homophobic jokes and continued to make jokes implying that I was in a romantic relationship with an individual from the show that we were having issues with. This type of behavior is unprofessional enough but he also constantly cursed and used foul language regardless of who was around. Charles was in charge of the build budget that we agreed on and he went grossly over budget, with zero change orders or communication about it with us. After the show left there was a long list of things that he still needed to fix and finish. We communicated to him that we needed the project by 16 December 2016 and he drug his feet and did not complete the project. He got to a point that he considered the project complete and stopped working on it and then held the project hostage on his property demanding more money. On one of the days that I did a walk through pointing out shoddy work and asking what the plan was, this apparently upset Charles and he began to yell, curse and berate me. I simply pulled out my phone and took a video of this.

Any issue, mistake or plain incorrect work Charles would immediately blame outside factors, people with the show, or even us the clients. When we started suspecting that he was using un-licensed sub-contractors we requested a full list of all subโ€™s information, which he was required to provide to us per our contract he refused to provide this information. When we asked for a list of what our payments were paying for, which is required by CA state law he also refused to provide this information. After 2 months we finally received our project as complete as he was willing to do.

To receive our project we had to sign over a gooseneck trailer that belonged to us, and leave positive feedback.

I have now spent 3 weeks fixing the issues that he refused to fix even though they were on a punch list he was aware of. The following is a list of the top discrepancies that were noted and I have been fixing:

โ€ข 2 confirmed water leaks thus far and have to remove large portions of the exterior walls to access

โ€ข Gas line leaks

โ€ข Remove all the cabinetry for the entertainment area, dismantle them, cut them down to the proper 15 inch depth (that was called in the original design), re-assemble and re-install

โ€ข Completely redo the shoddy trim that was haphazardly installed around them the cabinetry

โ€ข Paint splatter all over our house and cabinets

โ€ข All cabinetry has scratches, dings, and scuffs

โ€ข Sink had a large gob of mastic dried and left inside it

โ€ข Countertop had an awful caulking job that had to be removed and redone

โ€ข The glass mosaic tile that was selected for the kitchen backsplash was ruined. Instead white subway tile left over from our bathroom was installed. The cuts on these tiles are chipped and jagged.

โ€ข Sink was not siliconed

โ€ข Medicine cabinet disappeared (purchased by us), nothing installed

โ€ข Photo sensors for the exterior lights disappeared (purchased by us)

For photos of all of these issues please follow this link: http://unhappyclient.imgur.com/all/

When we hooked up water for the first time we immediately had a leak coming through the wall. We notified him of this on a Thursday and he said the soonest he could take care of it would be the following Tuesday. The location that we had the project was being tented and we could not stay there. We decided to move the house so that Charles would no longer be aware of our location. Based on our interactions with him we didnโ€™t know if he would damage our project or even take it when we werenโ€™t there. We hired a licensed plumber to come out and fix the leak who had to cut a large hole through the front of our house. After fixing the leak he stated (in writing) that the leaking fitting was not installed to code, therefore installed improperly and was very clearly not pressure tested for the required 24 hours prior to putting up the walls.

We believe that the electrical was never installed after installation and we are having a licensed electrician inspect the wiring.

Lastly, during our research after all of these issues it was discovered that the license #999910 that heโ€™s operating under does not belong to him. The contractor license is issued and held by Robert Anthony Lotta who is the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) over Charles. CA state law requires that the RMO be engaged in โ€œdirect supervision and controlโ€ of the work. Which is any one or combination of the following activities: Supervising construction, managing construction activities by making technical and administrative decisions, checking jobs for proper workmanship, or direct supervision on construction job sites. Reference: Contractor State License Board, Rules & Regulations, Chapter 13, Article 2.

To the best of our knowledge Mr. Lotta did not meet any of those requirements and as far as we know he was not even informed of the project as we had never heard of him, met him, seen his name on ANY paperwork until we ran the license number at www.cslb.ca

Please do the due diligence and research that we unfortunately didnโ€™t do until it was too late before considering hiring this person/company. Do NOT rely on anything discussed over the phone or in person, get EVERYTHING in writing.

Reason of review: Poor custormer service, multiple poor quality, pricing issue, warranty issue.

Monetary Loss: $6000.

Preferred solution: I want my trailer back, I also want to be reimbursed for all the professionals that are fixing the issues, the costs that I've taken on to finish unfinished jobs, and materials provided that "disapeared" and to actually finish the house..

Charles Brzezinski Construction Services Pros: His staff brendon and karen.

Charles Brzezinski Construction Services Cons: Treatment, Unprofessionalism, Not being able to trust what was said, Refusal to provided required documentation, Threats.

Location: San Diego, California

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Found this site while researching about an individual in Oklahoma. I have read all of the comments on this page about him and all I have to say is wow!

This man needs to be behind bars and as I can tell, it is long overdue. Charles Brzezinski has opened a restaurant in my hometown and has pending criminal charges in the next county over. From what I can tell he is a sociopath who leaves trouble everywhere he goes. The criminal charges are stemming from him touching his female employees one the young age of 15 from a restaurant that is still currently open.

Apparently the town is okay with him still operating and putting females at risk. Now, I am sure this is not the first time that this has happened with him touching young women and I hope that if there are others they should step up and say something. I am very glad he does not do construction any longer as it looks like he scammed so many. His mugshot is very clear that this man has some severe mental problems.

I won't support his business as that will help pay his legal fees.

He needs to face a judge and admit to his wrongs on so many levels. Devil in disguise!

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Maybe the California people that he burned so badly contact Oklahoma and assist in getting this guy put away. Last time I seen a record that long was on someone in prison. This cat walks around free and continuing to *** everywhere he goes.

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Thatโ€™s a good idea to forward at least my info detailing how he ripped me off. Iโ€™m sure the SD Superior court records alone would at least show the pattern of criminal activity.

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Wonder what other states besides CA and Oklahoma he has conducted โ€œbusinessโ€ in.

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It looks like he has defrauded people in Oregon as well as Arizona. He was a *** In California too.

Criminal Felony Charges in California on 06/2021. States he is a Master Chef however he owns a burger joint in a run down motel in Enid Oklahoma. The things people believe is scary as no wonder scam artist get away with so much. This guy tells people he was on TV and built a tiny home through a TV show Tiny House Nation but he apparently did it under another contractors license number and completely screwed up the build.

When the owners complained about his shoddy work he sued them. But he actively boasts about his 15 minutes of fame.

Weirdest dude I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. His mug shot tells the story of a pure psychopath.

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Brzezinski license was REVOKED by the state 06/21/2020! https://cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=999910 Unfortunately, it appears as though he's still up to his usual antics according to this review that was posted 09/13/2020: https://www.holysmoke.org/scam/charles-brzezinski/

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We have new crime information in Perry Oklahoma doing horrible things.

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I am not surprised look up San Diego Superior court domestic if you donโ€™t know looks like continuing his TRUE career

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WOW!

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Sounds like every other disgruntled weenie who can't build things himself so he hires a guy, them yanks our the legal notices when there's a dispute

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Well, not even sure what incoherent rant means but if contractors provide good customer service and acceptable work there would be no need for legal notices which goes both ways....I am sure if you paid somebody you would not want subpar work and you would expect fair price.....just sayin.....think before you rant....

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Nice spelling.

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And you sound like an uninformed moron that hasn't even bothered to understand the situation.

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Revoked contractors liscense. Changing companies names CBCS, Centerbeam and Apple Fast? Charlie keyboard warrior make sure you have clean hands before defaming others

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yeah, Charles when you take advantage of customers they do have a tendency to take legal action imagine that. I know it hards when customers are dissatisfied they do rightfully take legal measures which included your liscensce being revoked! Wow, Charles I know it is hard to understand but maybe someday you will get the point

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He hires strangers off Craigslist. He called me and needed work done in a hurry the next day.

Then he refused to pay me for my work. Then replaced me with someone else.

He gets you to do the work. Then makes up reasons to not pay you.

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False comment.

We do not hire anyone from craigslist. If this comment is true then why did you not enforce California law.

Any employee or worker who has worked on a property and is not paid may file a lien on the property for any unpaid wages. Any unpaid employee or worker may file a complaint with the labor board.

Where is your lien and or complaint with the labor board.

Once again false review left by the same person who is continually posting reviews and comment on this site.

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Charlies standard response is to cry fake then retaliate with threats of liens slander or strong arm liens or all the above. Honest contractors wouldnt need this

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Actually, I've got the names, and contact info for everyone posting to this site. If ANYONE on here is guilty of writing "fake" reviews, it's you Charlie.

We can see that you're grasping at straws and unfortunately for you, you have defrauded people for far too long and we are ALL going to stop you! The truth about you is now out there and growing rapidly as we track down more and more past clients. Oh and don't forget about how we can prove that you continued to work with a suspended license.

We can all prove our claims over and over again. You deserve to be in jail for so many reasons, well the train has started and you're on it Charlie.

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I'm not AT ALL surprised he continued to work with a suspended license... He believes he is above the law.

He NEEDS to be in jail. Whoever he did work for in March and April was it... Needs to BE AWARE and report it!!

Please put this criminal away for good. He isn't a contractor, he is a CRIMINAL.

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