EDISON A township-based company may have to pay back consumers it allegedly duped through its home-warranty program.

The state Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) filed suit July 28 against CHW Group Inc., or Choice Home Warranty, alleging that it sold coverage for home appliances and systems but then left customers in the lurch when they submitted claims, according to state Attorney General John J. Hoffman.

The complaint quotes from CHW advertisements stating that its home warranties protect customers against the high costs of unexpected repairs or replacements of home systems and appliances. The ads also state that, should consumers need service, CHW will quickly respond by dispatching a licensed, insured technician.

According to Hoffmans office, CHW and its current and former principals, Victor Mandalawi, Victor Hakim and David Seruya, all believed to be of Brooklyn, N.Y., made it difficult or impossible for consumers to realize the benefits of their warranties.

Authorities said the company often denied claims based on consumers supposed failure to properly maintain covered home systems or appliances, or based on purported pre-existing defects. The company also denied claims even when technicians declared that covered items had been properly maintained, or had failed for reasons not related to poor maintenance or pre-existing problems, according to Hoffmans office.

Authorities allege that the defendants often demanded that customers provide years of records to prove that they performed regular maintenance on the covered items or be denied.

Home warranties from CHW also claimed that the company would replace items that could not be repaired, but it often offered cash buyouts for hundreds of dollars less than the consumers cost to replace the item, the lawsuit states.

Promises for prompt service also went unfulfilled due to cases of technicians going unpaid, authorities said. The DCA has received 16 complaints from technicians alleging nonpayment by CHW of outstanding invoices totaling at least $21,690.

Despite alleged failures to honor contract terms, CHW paid millions of dollars to each of its principals between 2010 and 2013, authorities said.

The DCA received complaints about CHW from 116 consumers, including 18 from New Jersey, seven from New York, and five from Pennsylvania. The state also has been provided with 902 complaints that were filed with the Better Business Bureau by individuals from various states.

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When attracting buyers to their homes, sellers will often throw in a home warranty for a year to sweeten the deal. And its often an effective incentive.

But over the past decade or so, more current homeowners have been using home warranties year after year, according to Art Chartrand, counsel for the National Home Service Contract Association.

A home warranty is a service contract that commonly covers the repair or replacement of your homes appliances and systems, including your heating and air conditioning systems.

People use them for the convenience of being able to call one number when an appliance breaks, without having to research service providers, he said. Others like them as a budgeting tool, figuring that the costs of a contract will be well worth it if three appliances die in one year, for example.

Sounds great, but heres the rub: Home warranty companies are also some of the most complained about companies on Angies List, a website where consumers can find reviews of local service providers. Top complaints are regarding what is covered and who is sent out to do the work.

Heres one horror story: Two days after Heidi Linzt bought a house in Santa Monica, Calif., the water heater went out. The home warranty company sent someone out to fix it, and the repairman ended up damaging the gas line. When someone from the gas company came out to inspect the situation, he confirmed the potentially dangerous situation. It could have been horrific, Linzt said.

Still, she has home warranties for the rental properties that she owns in Las Vegas, something that she says saves her time. And she loves the company that shes working with now.

Its really about understanding what youre getting, said Angie Hicks, founder and chief marketing officer of Angies List. Its a personal decision. It can be an alternative to saving up the money [for maintenance and repairs], but you need to know what youre getting and what is covered.

The cost of a home warranty will vary by company, but often averages about $500 for one year, Chartrand said. When a problem arises with a home component that is covered by the warranty, youll also pay a $60 to $75 service fee when a contractor is dispatched to your home, he added.

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Douglas Stein, president of HMS National, a leading provider of home warranty products and maintenance plans, has been named president of the National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA), a national non-profit 501(c) (6) organization serving home service contract providers and consumer interests.

As president of NHSCA, Douglas Stein will serve as an advocate for the home warranty industry and work to further educate consumers about the value home service contract providers deliver.

Working with fellow leaders to further the home warranty industrys visibility is my top priority, said Stein. Homeowners receive invaluable services and support from the organizations reputable and licensed members, and I am honored to help guide its future.

The NHSCA works to improve the publics understanding of the value and benefits of home service contracts, as well as encourage sound and ethical business practices and standards. In 2013, the association's members sold 3.5 million service contracts totaling $2 billion in revenues, while saving consumers nearly an equal amount.

About HMS National For more than 30 years, HMS National has been working for millions of homeowners and tens of thousands of real estate professionals to make the process of buying, owning and selling real estate safer, more enjoyable and more efficient. HMS Nationals goal is to "Protect Your Every Move." A pioneer and innovator in the home warranty industry, HMS National is a member of The Cross Country Group which specializes in service businesses, customer relationships and superior service and support. HMS has consistently been a valuable resource for real estate professionals by providing the HMS Home Warranty, a wide range of professional support tools, marketing training and products, and leading Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance.

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Edison, New Jersey (PRWEB) August 01, 2014

365 Home Warranty has decided to participate in the Rutgers University internship program on the New Brunswick, New Jersey campus starting in the fall of 2014. In the beginning eight internship positions, both paid and unpaid, will be available in various departments. Students studying business administration, information technology, public relations, marketing/communications, and executive management are all encouraged to apply. Job listings will be available online for students to view on Rutgers CareerKnight system.

CareerKnight is more than just internship and job listings. It is an online system full of career resources. Rutgers students can create high quality resumes and cover letters, as well as schedule career counseling sessions, on campus interviews, and employer information sessions. Rutgers also organizes and hosts career and internship fairs. 365 Home Warranty may attend these events in the future. CareerKnight is an online portal with everything students need to be educated about their future options and to build a strong strategy for achieving success.

The 365 Home Warranty team is very proud to be working with one of the nations leading research universities and the states finest public institution of higher education. As a company, 365 Home Warranty is dedicated to social responsibility and community involvement. Joining forces with the Rutgers internship program is another way for the business to engage with the community and build strong, long-lasting local ties.

According to 365 president, Harry Bailey, the internships that we are offering are valuable. These positions allow students to gain hands-on experience and learn skills relevant to the degree that they are pursuing. Our internship program compliments the education students are receiving and gives them the opportunity to develop abilities that cant be taught in the classroom, Bailey continues, they learn through real world business experience in a friendly, high energy, yet professional atmosphere.

365 Home Warranty is searching for interns with the same traits as their current staff members. It is key for applicants to show strong character and approach the work with positivity, motivation, and a desire to learn. To find out more about the kind of professional atmosphere being fostered at 365 Home Warranty visit http://www.365HomeWarranty.com. Explore the CareerKnight System here.

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