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Part P Competent Person Self-Certification Schemes
Scammed By Electrician/contractor? Who Pays?
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<blockquote data-quote="Doc Hudson" data-source="post: 316352" data-attributes="member: 1607"><p>Do you have a written reply from the contractor stating what his intentions were with respect to your written complaints? I don't think your video opening up some accessories would carry much legal standing as anyone could open up a socket first, undo some screws then close it back up again before doing their own home video. I think the standard principal is that a formal complaint would be submitted direct to the contractor. The contractor should have a reasonable time to address that complaint. If they fail to address your issues you then take it to any trade associations that contractor belongs to and if also applicable trading standards. They would then appoint and independent third party to asses the validity of any complaint. All significant communications need to be in writing or on a recorded telephone calls (I think you have to advise the other party they are being recorded). But as has been pointed out by bringing in your own other electricians you may have left the ground open for the original contractor to deny some responsibility. Your formal contract should be a valid document for trading standards to work with, (I assume both parties are clearly identified on the document and it is signed appropriately), sales of goods act and supply of good and services act. If it is actually dangerous there may be some health and safety issues as well. What do you plan on doing as your next step? Have you paid all the money to the contractor?</p><p></p><p>Doc H. </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doc Hudson, post: 316352, member: 1607"] Do you have a written reply from the contractor stating what his intentions were with respect to your written complaints? I don't think your video opening up some accessories would carry much legal standing as anyone could open up a socket first, undo some screws then close it back up again before doing their own home video. I think the standard principal is that a formal complaint would be submitted direct to the contractor. The contractor should have a reasonable time to address that complaint. If they fail to address your issues you then take it to any trade associations that contractor belongs to and if also applicable trading standards. They would then appoint and independent third party to asses the validity of any complaint. All significant communications need to be in writing or on a recorded telephone calls (I think you have to advise the other party they are being recorded). But as has been pointed out by bringing in your own other electricians you may have left the ground open for the original contractor to deny some responsibility. Your formal contract should be a valid document for trading standards to work with, (I assume both parties are clearly identified on the document and it is signed appropriately), sales of goods act and supply of good and services act. If it is actually dangerous there may be some health and safety issues as well. What do you plan on doing as your next step? Have you paid all the money to the contractor? Doc H. [/QUOTE]
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