ROC Complaints

Many times disputes between homeowners and contractors are initiated by a Complaint filed with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). As the official licensing agency of the State of Arizona, the AROC has the authority to take action against the license of a contractor doing business in Arizona. Most often, the AROC is asked to become involved in construction disputes during, or shortly after construction is complete. A typical ROC proceeding is administrative in nature, as opposed to a civil lawsuit which most often involves the pursuit of monetary compensation. Repairs can be requested in either proceeding. Often times it is necessary for a homeowner or contractor to have counsel involved at this early stage of a dispute to effectively manage and control issues, and prevent escalation of conflict. Counsel can also be very effective in the event of an administrative hearing, where a record of the facts and issues is initially established. The record established at the administrative hearing, in addition to certain factual and legal rulings by the administrative judge, can sometimes be used by either party later in a civil lawsuit, making the retention of counsel even more appropriate at this stage of a dispute.

Sometimes, administrative and civil proceedings overlap, creating the need for effective, simultaneous management of the dispute by counsel. And with the advent of the Arizona's Notice and Opportunity to Repair (NOR) legislation, these multiple tracks of dispute resolution can become confusing, and procedurally complex.

Mike Childers understands how to effectively manage ROC and administrative proceedings, and in particular those circumstances where the proceedings overlap with a Notice pursuant to the NOR statute and/or a civil complaint. To learn more about how Mr. can help protect your interests at the ROC or administrative hearing level, please contact him at…...

Mike Childers, Esq.
Turley Swan Childers & Torrens, P.C.

Turley Swan Childers & Torrens, P.C.
3101 N. Central, Suite 1300
Phoenix, AZ 85012

(602) 254-1444 phone
(602) 287-9468 fax