If it hasn’t happened to us, it’s happened to someone we know. Dodgy tradesmen and cowboy builders took ages to do the work, did it wrong or simply didn’t do it at all. Everyone has a story, which is why it’s crucial to know your rights and remedies so you can be prepared at the [...]
July 23rd, 2008 | Catriona | 0 comments | ContinuedAll Posts Tagged With: "tradesmen"
It cost me a fortune!
In many situations, the price is not agreed at the outset – such as having your hair cut, taking the car for a service or taking a taxi, and in such cases the assumption is that you will be charged a reasonable price. However, problems tend to arise where a service is commissioned, exact price [...]
June 30th, 2008 | Catriona | 0 comments | Continued
They are taking forever to do the work!
The second assumption is that the work will be carried out within reasonable time. This assumption is only valid if timeframe has not been agreed as part of the contract. Once reasonable time has elapsed you would not be entitled to terminate the contract, but you would be able to give reasonable notice, providing a [...]
June 30th, 2008 | Catriona | 0 comments | Continued
