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Unlicensed Builder Faces Heavy Fines | Wellington News
A Carterton homeowner got hit with a nightmare build after unlicensed builder Jason Williams tackled structural framing, roofing, and cladding without proper credentials — leaving the house needing costly fixes and no warranties. Williams was fined $5,600, plus $1,000 for emotional harm and $130 in court costs, after being caught doing restricted building work unsupervised between May and December 2022. This case underscores MBIE’s mission: protecting homeowners by enforcing licensing rules so critical structural work is done safely and legally. Unlicensed builders can only do restricted work…
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