I made contact with the builder (via receptionist) and they told me they will refund the money (ordered by VCAT). I asked the builder when, and he said will recoup the money before the payment (probably looking for another customer like me - lol or something more dodgy ).
It has been more than a month now following up on the timeframe but I'm unable to get a timeframe for the refund. He is still running the business successfully (can see their website change to a new look) and more staff working. I spoke to the builder's wife today at their office (lucky she answered the reception phone) but she pretended that he doesn't bring work to home (all nonsense, she know everything about this matter and she is also working there).
My instinct says that he wanted to put me in all possible trouble (before his payout) and make me spend money/time and stress (acting basically like a psycho). Reading their minds, I think they never thought I would go to court.
I have all my documents ready to apply for the enforcement but I'm worried whether the builder will do something in court. The builder may have past experience on this but I'm new to legal things so I'm worried about going directly to court or to seek legal advice from a lawyer.
Any suggestions, please?
It has been more than a month now following up on the timeframe but I'm unable to get a timeframe for the refund. He is still running the business successfully (can see their website change to a new look) and more staff working. I spoke to the builder's wife today at their office (lucky she answered the reception phone) but she pretended that he doesn't bring work to home (all nonsense, she know everything about this matter and she is also working there).
My instinct says that he wanted to put me in all possible trouble (before his payout) and make me spend money/time and stress (acting basically like a psycho). Reading their minds, I think they never thought I would go to court.
I have all my documents ready to apply for the enforcement but I'm worried whether the builder will do something in court. The builder may have past experience on this but I'm new to legal things so I'm worried about going directly to court or to seek legal advice from a lawyer.
Any suggestions, please?