I think I speak for myself and others when I say keep us updated on this. It'll be interesting as a lot of small traders actually forget to do the whole LTD thing and register as sole trader. As a sole trader there's no legal distinction between personal and business assets, meaning anything they own is up for grabs when the bailiffs come knocking
3 Storey Side Extension - Am I getting scammed?
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I think I speak for myself and others when I say keep us updated on this. It'll be interesting as a lot of small traders actually forget to do the whole LTD thing and register as sole trader. As a sole trader there's no legal distinction between personal and business assets, meaning anything they own is up for grabs when the bailiffs come knocking
Thanks, yeah that's pretty much exactly what we're having on the first and second floors. I think 16mm boards as well.
What thickness of screed/latex did you have to cover the boards with before your flooring went down? One company has quoted us for a single coat of 3-5mm latex, another has quoted for 10mm which is obviously a lot more expensive. I don't think 10mm is necessary quite frankly.
On the other hand, on the ground floor which is just UFH pipes clipped to insulation boards and then screeded over, we've been told to go for 50-75mm screed which seems like a huge amount more.
Unfortunately he is registered as a LTD company (although his accounts are long overdue which makes me think he's hiding the money or doing something else dodgy). So the baillifs are only able to go after company assets.
It’s a bit late for this… but was the paperwork and any representations made in the name of the company?
If not, I’d be going after him as a sole prop.
As you know, companies are legally distinct from the individual but it does have to be clear that you are dealing with the company and not the individual. Many dodgy traders try to hide behind a limited company but many play very fast and loose with the requirements. If it’s not clear you are dealing with the company (e.g. company name (not trading name), number and VAT number all point at the company on the quote/estimate), you can make the argument that it was your understanding you were contracting with the individual and take action accordingly.
If not, I’d be going after him as a sole prop.
As you know, companies are legally distinct from the individual but it does have to be clear that you are dealing with the company and not the individual. Many dodgy traders try to hide behind a limited company but many play very fast and loose with the requirements. If it’s not clear you are dealing with the company (e.g. company name (not trading name), number and VAT number all point at the company on the quote/estimate), you can make the argument that it was your understanding you were contracting with the individual and take action accordingly.
Yeah done in the name of his company, and money transferred to his Ltd company account.
Would have been ideal to go after him as an individual because he's got a nice range rover and a couple of other cars that could easily be taken by the baillifs.
Would have been ideal to go after him as an individual because he's got a nice range rover and a couple of other cars that could easily be taken by the baillifs.