Peninsula Building Projects blocked by Supreme Court after allegations it took hefty deposits while unregistered, failed to finish jobs

An unregistered Victorian home building company is alleged to have taken deposits of up to $100,000 for jobs it never finished.

The Supreme Court has ordered the company to down tools.

A Victorian home building company that allegedly abandoned projects after taking hefty deposits of up to $100,000 has been ordered by the Supreme Court to down tools.

Investigators at the Victorian Building Authority say up to 100 customers may be impacted by alleged ripoffs at the hands of Peninsula Building Projects, and told the court it had faked registration details to rake in cash from customers.

In one case revealed to the court, a property owner handed over $100,000 to renovate a master bedroom and ensuite, only for the builder to abandon the site following demolition and stop answering phone calls.

It is understood police are also probing complaints by some customers.

Peninsula Building Projects is owned by Clancy John (CJ) Fulton, who is subject to the injunction that bans him from doing any building work, or taking any money from customers, until a further court hearing next month.

Peninsula Building Projects is owned by Clancy John (CJ) Fulton. Picture: Supplied

His sister, Teresa Katrina Fulton Young, is a director of PBP Peninsula Building Projects, and has given an undertaking to the court that she would abide by similar orders as Mr Fulton, but will be allowed to continue working for an interior design company.

Peninsula Building Projects has an office in Rosebud that was recently abandoned, and is an unregistered business.

According to evidence put before court, the VBA alleges it falsely used the registration of another builder to secure deposits, some of which were more than the maximum allowed for the type of job contracted.

On the Peninsula Building Projects website the company promises to co-ordinate trades and ensure a “stress free experience” to build or renovate properties on the Mornington Peninsula.

“When you choose a building company, you need to work with people you can trust,” it says.

“With constant communication from us, you can rest assured that your project is on time and within budget every time.”

Chief executive and commissioner at the VBA, Anna Cronin, urged consumers to check the bona fides of their builders before money is handed over.

“Always check your builder is registered for jobs over $10,000 – no matter how slick a website they may have,” Ms Cronin said.

“This case shows the importance of checking the credentials of a builder are genuine on the VBA website before hiring them.”

The case is set to return to court in January.