Tradie under fire for accepting deposit for work never done
Homeowners have been warned about the risks of paying large deposits upfront for work to be undertaken, after a Western Australian paver took a 50 per cent deposit for a job he never showed up to. Consumer Protection Western Australia said Massimo Marcello Mario Douchamps, trading as M Renovations, had pleaded guilty in Perth Magistrates Court for receiving a $2,535 deposit from a customer in November 2020, and never returned to complete the job. It was reported that the customer was quoted $5,0...
Source: smartpropertyinvestment.com.au