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

[LuluHB]

I think if the best you can say about your friend is that you have a civil relationship, and you are out of pocket because of her husband's work then I think you should make a formal complaint and apply for compensation. I agree with the others in that the chance of him having acted in ignorance are pretty slim. We have the Builders Registration Board here where you take complaints - I'm guessing there is something similar in your state. If what he has done on your house isn't up to spec then you may have issues if you want to sell your house down the track, so its worth getting it sorted out properly now - and not at your expense!

[ticklish]

We have the Builders Registration Board here where you take complaints - I'm guessing there is something similar in your state. If what he has done on your house isn't up to spec then you may have issues if you want to sell your house down the track, so its worth getting it sorted out properly now - and not at your expense!

Yes, I have already contacted the relevant authorities without naming any names before Christmas.

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

Of course. Will also not keep my posts up here too long so as not to trace it back to me -

[Maruschke]

I would also be seeking compensation for however much you were out of pocket... friends don't do that to other friends.