Can anything be done in this situation??

[~Hestia~]

How awful I really don't know hun but couldn't not post. I hope it gets sorted out somehow

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

You could try contacting HIA or MBA and asking their advice....or he could go to the Small Claims Tribunal. I'd do the first suggestion, I think they'd be quite helpful once they find out his situation.

Although I don't normally suggest going to the media, I reckon TT or ACA would give a pretty quick response as well

[C~Q]

Thanks guys, i've googled and small claims is now called QCAN or something so i've sent him a form. From what I can tell MBA is more for the builder?? and the HIA link won't work but i'll try again tomorrow...thanks xxx

[LimeSlice]

The MBA is a great place to start I would think. And I would get some legal advice, although I am not sure much could be done given his mate already paid the bill...

But yep, failing a decent response from the contractor and legal avenues, ACA is great for this sort of thing. Won't get your DP his money back, but will screw the other guy big time.

[C~Q]

I sent him the link but he hasn't aknwledged it :/ No doubt he's going to do the blokey thing and whine but not actually do anything...i'm going up there thursday so i'll see if I can convince him. Thanks guys!