Hi Everyone,
I employed a private building inspector from Aedis via the recommendation of my builder.
In June 2019, Aedis was not longer allowed to carry out inspections because they could not get their insurance renewed.
My project subsequently got reverted back to the council and I was given a Form 7 - Cancellation of Initial Notice.
On Aedis website, it says 'If you are an existing Aedis client, please be aware that you are obligated to advise the Local Authority that you wish to cancel the Initial Notice. Regrettably, failure to do so is considered a criminal offence and liable to prosecution.'
I had paid Aedis about £1k and they had only done 1 inspection. I obviously will like to get some money back as I now have to pay the council 150% of a normal fee for the council to take over the building control and sign off my project.
It is a case of Aedis' inability to carry out their services rather than me wanting to cancel the Initial Notice. If I sign that Cancellation Notice, does it invalidate my ability to claim any money back from Aedis.
I wonder if anyone had been in the same position before and what did you do?
I employed a private building inspector from Aedis via the recommendation of my builder.
In June 2019, Aedis was not longer allowed to carry out inspections because they could not get their insurance renewed.
My project subsequently got reverted back to the council and I was given a Form 7 - Cancellation of Initial Notice.
On Aedis website, it says 'If you are an existing Aedis client, please be aware that you are obligated to advise the Local Authority that you wish to cancel the Initial Notice. Regrettably, failure to do so is considered a criminal offence and liable to prosecution.'
I had paid Aedis about £1k and they had only done 1 inspection. I obviously will like to get some money back as I now have to pay the council 150% of a normal fee for the council to take over the building control and sign off my project.
It is a case of Aedis' inability to carry out their services rather than me wanting to cancel the Initial Notice. If I sign that Cancellation Notice, does it invalidate my ability to claim any money back from Aedis.
I wonder if anyone had been in the same position before and what did you do?