Unregistered or unlicensed plumbers unable to profit from contracts

Contractors and suppliers working under a contract can now recover monies owed in court as a debt when an unregistered or unlicensed plumber has carried out work.

Contractors and suppliers working under a contract can now recover monies owed in court as a debt when an unregistered or unlicensed plumber has carried out work.

The change ensures that anyone undertaking work or supplying goods or materials in good faith will be protected from unregistered or unlicensed plumbers making a profit from these arrangements.