Building Commission NSW issues warning on Raveen Vishal Nand and RPN Homes Pty Ltd

The warning comes as an ongoing Building Commission NSW investigation has identified that Mr Nand and RPN Homes may be engaging in serious misconduct, including:

• Conducting residential building work without the appropriate licence.
• Misuse of another licensed builder’s identity and licence details.
• Falsifying Home Building Compensation Fund certificates.
• Significant defective work across multiple building sites.

Mr Nand and RPN Homes Pty Ltd are known to operate in parts of Western Sydney, including in the suburbs of Seven Hills, Rouse Hill and Miller.

Building Commission NSW is continuing its investigation into Mr Nand and RPN Homes, including undertaking inspections, and is also considering further enforcement action.

Further enforcement action may include Stop Work Orders and/or court proceedings.

If proved, the alleged misconduct identified in this investigation can attract severe penalties, including fines of up to $330,000 and 12 months imprisonment.

Homeowners are reminded to ensure a contractor is licensed prior to handing over any money using the NSW Government’s Verify NSW website.

Additionally, if contracting a business to do more than $20,000 of building work on a home, it is important to check the business is providing valid insurance before work commences.

The Verify NSW website can also be used to check Home Building Compensation Fund cover.

Homeowners who believe they may have been affected by the conduct of Mr Nand or RPN Homes Pty Ltd are encouraged to contact Building Commission NSW on 13 27 00.

Raveen Vishal Nand is listed as the sole director of RPN Homes Pty Ltd (ABN 52 645 658 322). Neither Mr Nand or RPN Homes are recorded as holding or having ever held a NSW contractor licence.

Read the warning notice

Quotes attributable to NSW Building Commissioner, James Sherrard:

“Unlicensed work, falsifying insurance certificates and carrying out defective work are types of misconduct Building Commission NSW takes very seriously in our efforts to lift standards across the industry.

“Our investigation has so far uncovered credible evidence and allegations that these offences have occurred and left homeowners worse off because of it.

“To protect the public from any further harm as our investigation continues, I’m warning consumers, particularly in Western Sydney, not to deal with this company or individual.

“I also want to remind consumers to check a tradesperson's licence before handing over any money for a building contract, it’s as simple as visiting the Verify NSW website.”