Source: https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cases/2000/07/ftc.gov-riley.do_.htm
Timestamp: 2018-01-24 09:31:31
Document Index: 391084847

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 226', '§ 1664', '§ 226', '§ 1664', '§ 226', '§ 226', '§ 226', '§ 1601']

Riley Manufactured Homes, Inc. and Dennis Ohnstad - Decision and Order
RILEY MANUFACTURED HOMES, INC., a corporation, and
DENNIS OHNSTAD, individually and as an officer of the corporation.
DOCKET NO. C-3963
The Commission having thereafter considered the matter and having determined that it had reason to believe that the Respondents have violated the said Act, and that complaint should issue stating its charges in that respect, and having thereupon accepted the executed consent agreement and placed such agreement on the public record for a period of thirty (30) days, now in further conformity with the procedure prescribed in Section 2.34 of its Rules, the Commission hereby issues its complaint, makes the following jurisdictional findings and enters the following order:
1.a. Respondent Riley Manufactured Homes, Inc., is an Illinois corporation with its principal office or place of business at 2610 North Cunningham Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61801.
1.b. Respondent Dennis Ohnstad is an officer of the corporate Respondent. Individually or in concert with others, he formulates, directs, or controls the policies, acts, or practices of the corporation. His principal office or place of business is the same as that of Riley Manufactured Homes, Inc.
2. The acts and practices of the Respondents alleged in this complaint have been in or affecting commerce, as "commerce" is defined in the Federal Trade Commission Act.
2. Unless otherwise specified, "Respondents" shall mean Riley Manufactured Homes, Inc., a corporation, its successors and assigns and its officers; Dennis Ohnstad, individually and as an officer of the corporation; and each of the above's agents, representatives, and employees.
IT IS ORDERED that Respondents, directly or through any corporation, subsidiary, division, or any other device, in connection with any advertisement to promote, directly or indirectly, any extension of consumer credit in or affecting commerce, as "advertisement" and "consumer credit" are defined in Section 226.2 of Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. § 226.2, as amended, shall not, in any manner, expressly or by implication:
A. State a rate of finance charge without stating the rate as an annual percentage rate as required by Section 144 of the Truth in Lending Act ("TILA"), 15 U.S.C. § 1664, as amended, and Section 226.24(b) of Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. § 226.24(b), as amended.
B. State the amount or percentage of any downpayment, the number of payments or period of repayment, the amount of any payment, or the amount of any finance charge, without disclosing clearly and conspicuously all of the terms required by Section 144 of the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1664, as amended, and Section 226.24(c) of Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. § 226.24(c), as amended, as more fully set out in Section 226.24(c) of the Federal Reserve Board's Official Staff Commentary to Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. § 226.24(c), as amended, as follows:
C. Fail to comply in any other respect with Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. § 226, as amended, and the TILA, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1667, as amended.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall, for five (5) years after the last date of dissemination of any advertisement covered by this order, maintain and upon request make available to the Federal Trade Commission for inspection and copying all records that will demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall deliver a copy of this order to all current and future principals, officers, directors, and managers, and to all current and future employees, agents, and representatives having responsibilities with respect to the subject matter of this order, and shall secure from each such person a signed and dated statement acknowledging receipt of the order. Respondents shall deliver this order to such current personnel within thirty (30) days after the date of service of this order, and to such future personnel within thirty (30) days after the person assumes such position or responsibilities.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Riley Manufactured Homes, Inc., and its successors and assigns, shall notify the Commission at least thirty (30) days prior to any change in the corporation that may affect compliance obligations arising under this order, including but not necessarily limited to a dissolution, assignment, sale, merger, or other action that would result in the emergence of a successor corporation; the creation or dissolution of a subsidiary, parent, or affiliate that engages in any acts or practices subject to this order; the proposed filing of a bankruptcy petition; or a change in the corporate name or address. Provided, however, that, with respect to any proposed change in the corporation about which Respondent learns less than thirty (30) days prior to the date such action is to take place, Respondent shall notify the Commission as soon as is practicable after obtaining such knowledge. All notices required by this Part shall be sent by certified mail to Director, Midwest Region, Federal Trade Commission, 55 East Monroe, Suite 1860, Chicago, Illinois 60603.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Dennis Ohnstad, for a period of three (3) years after the date of issuance of this order, shall notify the Commission of the discontinuance of his current business or employment, or of his affiliation with any new business or employment involving the advertising and/or extension of "consumer credit," as that term is defined in the TILA and its implementing Regulation Z. The notice shall include Respondent's new business address and telephone number and a description of the nature of the business or employment and his duties and responsibilities. All notices required by this Part shall be sent by certified mail to Director, Midwest Region, 55 East Monroe, Suite 1860, Chicago, Illinois 60603.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this order will terminate on July 24, 2020, or twenty (20) years from the most recent date that the United States or the Federal Trade Commission files a complaint (with or without an accompanying consent decree) in federal court alleging any violation of the order, whichever comes later; provided, however, that the filing of such a complaint will not affect the duration of:
ISSUED: July 24, 2000