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A BENDIGO man was asked to pay more than $ 1000 after doing plumbing and construction work without a license or registration. The 60-year-old man appeared before Bendigo Magistrates’ Court this week, pleading guilty to two unregistered construction and plumbing charges in California Gully in 2018. The man was hired to demolish the back of a storm house, remove and replace a large window, and replace a downspout, gutters, drain, architrave, skirting boards, skylights and roofing sheeting. Read other news: Covid Restrictions Force Events Industry To Turn As Industry Calls For More Support. A month later, he was asked to install gutters and roofs for a total of $ 16,300. In November 2018, a downpour caused the gutter to overflow and water to run down the inside of a wall. Another storm about six months later caused further property damage. As a result of the work, mold developed in the house and the plasterboard and lighting fixtures were damaged. Read more Court: Man’s Guilty Plea for Growing Cannabis in Kangaroo Flat The man was sentenced to 24 months of conduct without conviction. He was also sentenced to pay $ 800 to the court fund and $ 500 in legal costs. Lynda McAlary-Smith, executive director of operations for the Victorian Building Authority, said the man’s actions damaged the reputation of the licensed craftsmen. “The damage done to this Bendigo family’s home was the result of hiring someone who was not properly trained or qualified, and it is actions like this that undermine the community’s trust in the industry,” she said. Ms. McAlary-Smith said anyone looking to hire a contractor or plumber should visit vba.vic.gov.au/find. Our journalists work hard to provide the community with local, breaking news. Here’s how you can access our trusted content:

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A BENDIGO man was asked to pay more than $ 1000 after doing plumbing and construction work without a license or registration.

The 60-year-old man appeared before Bendigo Magistrates’ Court this week, pleading guilty to two unregistered construction and plumbing charges in California Gully in 2018.

The man was hired to tear down the back of a storm-damaged house, remove and replace a large window, and replace a downspout, gutters, drain, architrave, skirting boards, skylights and roofing sheeting.

A month later, he was asked to install gutters and roofs for a total of $ 16,300.

In November 2018, a downpour caused the gutter to overflow and water to run down the inside of a wall.

Another storm about six months later caused further property damage.

As a result of the work, mold developed in the house and the plasterboard and lighting fixtures were damaged.

The man was given a 24 month good conduct guarantee without conviction. He was also sentenced to pay $ 800 to the court fund and $ 500 in legal costs.

Lynda McAlary-Smith, executive director of operations for the Victorian Building Authority, said the man’s actions damaged the reputation of the licensed craftsmen.

“The damage done to this Bendigo family’s home was the result of hiring someone who was not properly trained or qualified, and it is actions like this that undermine the community’s trust in the industry,” she said.

Ms. McAlary-Smith said anyone looking to hire a contractor or plumber should visit vba.vic.gov.au/find.

Our journalists work hard to provide the community with local, breaking news. Here’s how you can access our trusted content: