Under the current program, state grants help pay the upgrade expenses of homeowners, who can, and have, taken the money and run, leaving businesses to waste time chasing...
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ANNAPOLIS - A state program that aims to upgrade septic systems throughout Maryland, reducing the amount of nitrogen that failing systems can discharge into the Chesapeake Bay, has been met with overwhelming public demand -- and unexpected conflict. Find Us On Facebook
Septic system vendors and installers throughout the state have threatened to abandon the Department of Environment's Onsite Sewer Disposal System program if the way their work is paid for isn't changed.
Under the current program, state grants help pay the upgrade expenses of homeowners, who can, and have, taken the money and run, leaving businesses to waste time chasing...
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Harry - 2009-12-09 15:14:04
are you saying the homeowner should post a bond?
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Simple solution - 2009-12-09 13:59:46
Any ratified agreement should include a bond requirement. If the homeowner objects, don't do the work.
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