Ethical dilemma - wwyd if someone you knew was breaking the law through ignorance?

[ticklish]

Thanks Maruschke and Twinkle.

The doctor analogy is a good one. That's it! I would say something about a doctor - no question. We are hurting financially because of this and boy does it hurt.

I now know to check registration details with the Building Commission before entering into any contract. Anyone considering any building work needs to do the same. Learn from my lessson.

Be wary out there!

Thanks for your help.

TICKLISH

[Purple Penguin]

I would probably do the anon tip off before he destroys someone elses life.

[HotI]

Hope i'm not out of line, but it sounds like his actions might be out of arrogance rather than ignorance.

If you do decide to report anonymously, keep it quiet cos you don't want to get found out.

[Maruschke]

Knowing the building industry, it's bloody hard to be ignorant of the licencing rules. It would have to be deliberate.

[LionsandBears]

Sounds intentional to me. I'd dob him in.

[Ella]

Definitely definitely say something.

My dad is a builder and he has always spoken to me about the dangers of dodgy work. What if he leaves a wire exposed and a child gets electrocuted? A dodgy railing and a child falls 2 storeys. It's not just money for yourself and others you have to think of. There are so many bad things that could happen if this man is obviously careless in his work.

I would go anonymous like you said, but I think you would feel awful if you found out something terrible happened and you could have said something. If you're friend is a true friend then be there for her through whatever follows, but make sure you do what you know is right

[willow5]

Doesn't sound like ignorance to me, Not now that you've described his website. Sounds completely intentional

[Janie71]

I used to work in insurance for the building industry and it would be very strange for this to be through ignorance. The building industry is highly regulated with requirements for continuing education. I strongly suspect this is intentional and would encourage you to tell the building commission.

Janie xxx