Review consumer contract laws to stop non-agreed charges in construction
We urge the Government to review consumer contract laws to prevent builders from using the threat of stopping agreed contractual work to make contractors pay extra, non-agreed or retrospective payments. We believe these practices can exploit homeowners at vulnerable times and should be unlawful.
Peter Kyle
Business Secretary
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Review consumer contract laws to stop non-agreed charges in construction
We urge the Government to review consumer contract laws to prevent builders from using the threat of stopping agreed contractual work to make contractors pay extra, non-agreed or retrospective payments. We believe these practices can exploit homeowners at vulnerable times and should be unlawful.
Peter KyleSimilar motions
Defective plumbing work and charging practices
Cleaning service fraud and non-payment
Require utility companies to refund standing charge when no service
Make builders liable for all costs associated with remedial cladding works
Remove the Reverse Charge VAT for trade contractors and subcontractors