Payment for Completed Plumbing Work - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
📌 In brief
In this case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the contractor is entitled to payment for completed plumbing work but not for disputed charges. The homeowner argued that the work was incomplete and of poor quality, but the Tribunal found insufficient evidence to support these claims.
📚 Full judgment
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The plumbing company was entitled to payment for work on both visits because the customer did not prove the work was deficient.
- The customer was liable for the minimum 2-hour labour charge for the first visit due to lack of documentary evidence from the plumbing company for more hours.
- The plumbing company was entitled to charge for 19 kilometers of mileage per visit, as the customer's home was 9.2 kilometers from the office.
- The plumbing company was entitled to half its CRT fees because it was partially successful in its claims.
- The customer had to pay the remaining balance of $134.98 for the plumbing services.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The customer's claim for a refund was dismissed because he did not prove he was entitled to it.
- The customer's argument that the downstairs faucet continued to leak after the second visit was not accepted due to lack of evidence.
- The plumbing company's claim for mileage beyond 19 kilometers per visit was rejected due to lack of supporting evidence like GPS logs.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about whether the contractor completed the plumbing work satisfactorily and whether the charges were fair.
Which laws or rules were applied?
Civil Resolution Tribunal Act, s. 42
What was the argument that mattered most?
The most important argument was the contractor's proof of completed work and the homeowner's lack of evidence to show the work was deficient.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was partly for the contractor and partly against the homeowner.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should ensure they have clear documentation of the work done and any disputes regarding the quality or cost of the work.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The work authorization form, invoices, and the contractor's work orders mattered in this decision.