Rejected petition make unlimited, uninsured building companies an offence, to stop rogue builders.

It is time to stop rogue builders ripping people off with badly built or unsafe work. Builders just close down their businesss and restart with no redress to people having paid for work that is then not completed or left unsafe. It is time the government legislated against this fraudulent practise.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. It's clear that you are concerned about rogue builders ripping people off, but it is not clear what action you would like the Government or Parliament to take.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, you could start a new petition asking for the directors of building companies to remain legally responsible for the work of the company even after it has closed down.

You can find out about more your rights and how to deal with rogue builders here:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/getting-home-improvements-done/problem-with-home-improvements/

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 12 January 2017
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