The first indication of trouble arose during a rainstorm when water seeped into the basement through an improperly sealed window. To rectify the damage, sections of drywall had to be removed, exposing the deceit that lay beneath the surface. John and his partner were confronted with cracked cinderblocks, intrusive tree roots, and the presence of black mold.
To their astonishment, they discovered that the couple who had purportedly lived in the house and conducted the upgrades were mere representatives of a company called “Ace of Spaces,” specifically formed to handle the sale of the property. Shockingly, the company dissolved a few days after the transaction was completed. Compounding the situation, none of the renovations had received the necessary permits.
Unveiling the Culprit: Among the key individuals associated with Ace of Spaces was Joe Werb, a man with a criminal history involving a scam related to cell phone sales, as documented in a 2017 news story. This connection added another layer of deception to the unfortunate situation faced by John and his partner.
