Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Westminster Homes 577Sep 21, 2011 8:30 pm Wow, what bite DoFT have - WMH must be pooping themselves - given the length of this saga for all of us and the number of complaints over the last year, they have finally, and only in response to media pressure, given WMH (ANOTHER) month to respond as to why they should not be disciplined....and what might that slap on the wrist be I wonder? Re: Westminster Homes 578Sep 21, 2011 8:37 pm Hmmm Tokon, I was wondering the same thing myself What will it be I wonder Re: Westminster Homes 579Sep 21, 2011 8:53 pm Yes, Token & Springtime It seems pretty tame but it is very bad publicity for them, potential clients, home lenders, tradies, suppliers will all get to hear about this. Not sure if that will help people wanting their builds finished but If their new work dries up they will not have much else on. Re: Westminster Homes 580Sep 21, 2011 8:55 pm Taken from DoFT website Quote: Grounds for disciplinary action The Director General can take disciplinary action against licensees and certificate of registration holders, and former licensees and certificate holders, who: - breach the Act or Regulation, including the Rules of Conduct – for example, failure to account for money held in trust, or failure to properly supervise employees - breach a licence or certificate condition - conduct business in an illegal, unfair or incompetent manner - become disqualified from holding a licence or certificate - cease to be suitable ‘fit and proper’ for the duties of licensee/certificate holder - fail to pay a required contribution to the Compensation Fund - fail to comply with an undertaking made to, or a directive made by the Director General - fail to pay a fine imposed by the Director General following disciplinary action - hold a licence or certificate that has been obtained f.raudulently or by mistake. Quote: Disciplinary actions Where there are grounds for disciplinary action, the Director General can take the following actions: - caution or reprimand – issue a written warning that an aspect of the person's conduct is in breach of the Act and could be grounds for further disciplinary action - directive – an instruction to take a particular action within a specified time - undertakings – a direction requiring the person to agree to operate in a certain manner - monetary penalty – impose a fine of no more than $11,000 for an individual, and $22,000 for a corporation - licence condition – impose a condition on the licence/certificate, for example, a condition that prevents the holder from performing certain functions - licence suspension – stop a licence/certificate for a period no longer than the unexpired term of the licence/certificate - cancellation – cancel a licence or certificate of registration - disqualification – declare a person as disqualified from holding a licence/certificate under the Act, either permanently or for a set period of time - disqualification from management – disqualify a person from being involved in directing, managing or conducting the business of a licensee In addition to the disciplinary action option, the Director General can: - require an agent to discontinue unjust conduct, rectify any consequences of such conduct and apply to the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal for an order restraining the conduct if the licensee does not desist. - issue public warnings – where urgent action is needed to protect consumers from significant loss or harm, the Director General may issue, where public risk is immediate, a public warning alerting consumers to the risks of dealing with a particular person - appoint managers and receivers – a manager can be appointed to carry on the business of an agent whose licence has been suspended or cancelled or who is no longer able to properly manage the business, to prevent disadvantage to existing clients. Also, in a range of cases, including where a licence has been suspended or cancelled, or where a failure to account is suspected, the Director General may apply to the Supreme Court to appoint a receiver. Still not in. Don't ask!? Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74717 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105617 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 23502 |