BY ISABEL EVERETT
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NSW Fair Trading is warning consumers not to deal with unlicensed landscaper Peter Hynes who is believed to be operating in the Lake Macquarie area. NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rose Webb said several recent
complaints have been received from consumers about Mr Hynes (formerly known
as Peter Garay and also uses the name Todd Hynes)”. “Consumers have complained about Mr Hynes doorknocking their
homes in new housing estates in Teralba, in the Lake Macquarie area, and
offering landscaping work that he is not licensed to do,” Ms Webb said. “Mr
Hynes, who introduces himself as either “Peter”, “Todd” or “Paul”, has not
ever held a licence under the Home Building Act authorising him to contract
for or perform any type of residential building work.” Fair Trading NSW is currently investigating these complaints. Mr
Hynes has been taken to court by Fair Trading on four occasions between 2003
and 2019. Mr Hynes is currently serving an 18-month Intensive Correction
Order after being convicted in 2019 of offences under the Home Building Act. If consumers have had dealings with Mr Hynes or see him they are requested to contact NSW Fair Trading. Consumers can check if their
tradesperson is licensed by going to https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/CVnhC71RMGTV24lwfWylb0?domain=fairtrading.nsw.gov.au or
contacting Fair Trading on 13 32 20.  |
