A homeowner has won a landmark legal action against a doorstep selling double glazing firm 'Safestyle UK' - You know the one! After years of abuse and inaction by trading standards, a new law was passed and it is the little known Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. To make it work, the householder displayed a small notice on his front door :
Salesmen, do not knock.
Leave the premises.
Do not return.
The salesmen ignored the notice and repeatedly called at the house. North Lincolnshire County Council finally took the firm to Court and after a three day trial, which ended last week, the firm were found guilty of engaging in unfair commercial practice, fined £4,000 and ordered to pay £18,000 in costs. Let PFNW know if you have been pestered by dooorstep salemen.
(C) Park Farm Neighbourhood Watch Peterborough UK Tel: 01733 345581 Broadcasters direct call ISDN 'down the line' 01733 555319 ISDN Codecs G722 & APT All Press Enquiries Julian Bray 01733 345581
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