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Homeowners who believe a crime has occurred can also report the matter to their local police department.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser addressed, “Coloradans spend precious time and money to buy and remodel their homes. Homeowners place a lot of trust in contractors to complete the work they agreed to do on their home. In this case, the scope and impact of the defendant’s criminal acts was significant and devastating to many homeowners. The court imposed a serious sentence for his serious crimes, and I am glad we were able to bring justice for the victim homeowners. ”
Between July 2021 and December 2024, Schwalb took on residential projects, receiving money from customers who expected their homes to be renovated according to agreed plans. The total amount taken through the scheme exceeded $1.4 million. The charges followed a statewide grand jury indictment issued in December 2024. In April 2026, a Denver District Court judge sentenced Schwalb to 10 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
The investigation centred on two affiliated businesses, Schwalb Builders and Avi’s Remodeling and Contracting, which offered general contracting and home renovation services in the Denver area. The investigation found that customers had paid substantial sums for work that was not completed. Prosecutors accused Schwalb and his business partners of approaching homeowners with renovation proposals, securing contracts and collecting deposits before failing to deliver the promised construction work. The indictment formed the basis of a wider investigation into the companies and their business activities. the case involving other defendants has not yet concluded Although Schwalb was convicted. They are awaiting trial, and the allegations against them remain subject to the presumption of innocence. The prosecution was handled by the Colorado Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit, with proceedings taking place in Denver District Court. The sentence followed his conviction in February and reflected the scale of the financial losses associated with the offences. Disclaimer: This article is based on information publicly available from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. The details of the investigation, charges, conviction and sentencing have not been independently verified by The Times of India.