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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 $5,070 by Mr Douchamps to supply and install pavers in the back garden and fit a side gate. The paver took the deposit and agreed to undertake the work within the next few weeks. This never eventuated; he stopped responding to the customer’s messages and never returned.
As a result of the court action, Mr Douchamps was ordered to compensate the customer for their deposit, and was hit with a $4,000 fine and costs of $1,000.
Magistrate Heath, who oversaw the proceedings, said it was necessary to enforce provisions of this kind to protect consumers.
Commissioner for Consumer Protection Tim Banfield said it was unacceptable for tradespeople to take deposits without completing the work.
“Let this be a warning for other tradespeople – you are breaking the law if you take money from customers and don’t undertake the work in a reasonable time, or by the completion date listed on the contract, and we will not hesitate to take action,” he stated.
The commissioner said it was also a reminder to consumers about the risks associated with paying large deposits upfront.He recommends only paying a small amount before work begins or negotiating progress payments on bigger jobs.
“Paying by credit card can be a good option, as it offers extra protection by allowing consumers to apply for a chargeback if the goods or services are not provided.”
He also urges anyone who has paid a deposit, experienced unreasonable delays in the delivery of goods and services, and who cannot resolve the issue with the business “to lodge a complaint with Consumer Protection.”

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Spy: Bachelorette Danielle Robinson and YouTube star Logan Dodds' lavish wedding

The New Year wedding season got off to a fabulous start with the stunning Bay of Plenty nuptials of former Bachelorette Danielle Robinson and tradie and...

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Companies, community holding BBQ as hundreds of laid-off tradies need ongoing support

Construction industry and community groups are joining forces to help laid-off ELE Group workers today. An estimated 1000 labourers and tradies lost their

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Small business: Tradie gear inspired by billion-dollar business

Hi-vis clothing experiencing high growth.

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Family of Tyler Whitton, 17, decide to donate his organs after the teenage tradie died in construction site fall in Brisbane's West End

The devastated parents of a teenager who was killed while working on a construction site have agreed to donate his organs to families in need.

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The Premium Debate: Online subscribers react to the looming tradie shortage

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

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Apprenticeship numbers at record high but fears rife for ageing tradie workforce and recession recovery

More than $652 million has been paid to employers on Apprenticeship Boost.

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Tradie and his father hailed as heroes after tackling knife-wielding man allegedly threatening Dubbo shoppers

A father and son have been hailed as heroes after tackling a knife-wielding man who was allegedly threatening shoppers in a regional New South Wales city this week.

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Kiwi tradie missing in Brisbane: disappearance after 'selfie' suspicious, homicide detectives called in

Kiwi Brett Orme missing from Brisbane since August 11; disappearance suspicious - police.

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Iconic Kiwi energy drink V Green set for flavour change for first time in 26 years

Iconic V drink getting taste lift for the first time in 26 years, leaving fans divided.

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