Authorities have issued a public warning about a builder and landscaper who has taken thousands of dollars in deposits from Canberrans, then not turned up to do the work.
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Acting ACT Fair Trading Commissioner Jon Quiggin issued the warning about Todd Daly, who is trading as All Rock Landscapes and Constructions, and urged people not to do business with him.
“This is a serious matter and the behaviour of this individual is simply not acceptable,” Mr Quiggin said.
“ACT residents deserve to be warned about the alleged conduct of Mr Daly before he can cause further financial harm,” he said.
“The Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) has received five complaints regarding Mr Daly, trading as All Rock Landscapes and Constructions. Each complaint involves Mr Daly allegedly taking large deposits for landscaping services that he has either not performed or has failed to complete.
“The ORS is investigating Mr Daly’s alleged contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law and has made several attempts to contact him regarding the complaints, but has so far not received a response."
He said Mr Daly was reportedly still advertising his services, and still taking deposits.
“Mr Daly has already received thousands of dollars from ACT residents without fulfilling his various contracts and there has been no indication that he intends to remedy this. Members of the public must be vigilant and avoid entering into any business arrangements with Mr Daly," he said.
Mr Quiggan said anyone who had contacted Mr Daly should contact the Office of Regulatory Services on 6207 3000 and select "Fair Trading”.
The office has previously issued warnings about Matthew Rixon, Safety Compliance Pty Ltd, Jason Humble, Edwin Mack, Wayne Kelly and Trevor Karlsson.