Addison Waelbroeck
Lawn Con: Victims Expose the Racist, Unlicensed Contractor Who Vanished with Their Cash
Addison B. Waelbroeck, the proprietor of M and A Landscaping, faces mounting criticism from disgruntled clients in Maricopa, Arizona. An undated video of Waelbroeck surfaced, showcasing him using racially charged language, which he contends was taken out of context during a heated moment after a confrontation.
The 22-year-old launched his landscaping business in 2022, attracting numerous new homeowners in search of budget-friendly services. However, frustration among his clients has reached a boiling point.
Brandi Mure, a resident of Sorrento, hired Waelbroeck to transform her backyard, paying him $850 upfront. Yet, nearly three weeks later, her yard remains a barren dirt expanse marked only by pink spray paint. She alleges that Waelbroeck failed to procure the necessary materials and ultimately ghosted her.
Mure expressed her dissatisfaction in a Maricopa Facebook group, a move that prompted a flood of responses from other clients claiming they faced similar experiences. This outpouring of distress led Mure and others to contact local news outlets to share their stories of perceived fraud.
Arizona law mandates that contractors working on projects exceeding $999 must be state-licensed. An inquiry revealed that Waelbroeck and his business are not licensed. When questioned about his credentials, he abruptly ended the conversation.
Customers have recounted a pattern of unfulfilled promises. Mure initially trusted Waelbroeck because of their previous working relationship. They decided to execute her backyard project in stages due to budget constraints, but things quickly deteriorated. Mure noted, “I didn’t think twice to ask for a contract or anything. He’s been doing my front yard,” illustrating a misplaced trust in Waelbroeck.
Waelbroeck maintains that he has been misinterpreted and emphasizes that issues such as illness and logistical problems have delayed project completions. “I just don’t work for free,” he stated regarding Mure’s request for timely service without additional payment.
Despite Waelbroeck’s claims that he plans to deliver the ordered materials, Mure remains skeptical. “I will believe it when I see it,” she commented, contemplating filing a police report. She expressed her frustration, stating, “This is not okay,” and urged for accountability in a community that is still developing.
The situation has triggered alarms among other customers as well, with reports of unpaid debts and unfinished projects. One client detailed a $16,000 investment in landscaping that was never completed, forcing her and her husband to consider bankruptcy.
This series of complaints raises questions about the regulation of contractors in Arizona and the importance of contractual agreements in home improvement projects. The unfolding drama around M and A Landscaping highlights the challenges consumers face when hiring unlicensed contractors.