Bummer week

[bitingmidge]

As far as serving papers goes - doing it in the wee small hours may constitute an offence.

I'm not suggesting breaking the law... although in local government matters quite often it's easier and cheaper to pay the fine than to pay the application fee.

On a recent project we had to start work at 4.00 am, cleared with EPA but a bit earlier than Council would prefer. The fine for being in breach of a Council bylaw was $20.

When the narky little "just doing my job" inspector came the next day, complete with infringement notice, I handed him a cheque for $140.00 and told him to write six more tickets.

The application fee was $250.00 and six weeks processing... but I digress.

Cheers,

P

[Exador]

I'm not suggesting breaking the law... although in local government matters quite often it's easier and cheaper to pay the fine than to pay the application fee.

On a recent project we had to start work at 4.00 am, cleared with EPA but a bit earlier than Council would prefer. The fine for being in breach of a Council bylaw was $20.

When the narky little "just doing my job" inspector came the next day, complete with infringement notice, I handed him a cheque for $140.00 and told him to write six more tickets.

The application fee was $250.00 and six weeks processing... but I digress.

Cheers,

P

There's always a way around.

[doublejay]

When the narky little "just doing my job" inspector

He was doing his job. Trying to preserve the amenity of the poor buggers who get woken at all hours of the morning by uncaring builders etc.,

[ozwinner]

Know how you feel Iain.
I am having trouble getting paid from a builder I was doing work for when I hurt my back in August..

He rekons I didnt finish the job, so no payment, gees, I would have finished it if I was able to WALK.

So off the to the debt collectors, AGAIN.

I do know someone who knee caps for a small fee.

Good luck with it.

Al

[bitingmidge]

He was doing his job. Trying to preserve the amenity of the poor buggers who get woken at all hours of the morning by uncaring builders etc.,

Yes, and he's not a bad bloke, but he's the narky sort, trust me. 7 kilometres from the nearest house, starting up the concrete plant in an industrial area so that we could get sufficient production to complete the pour by 5pm. Sometimes even caring builders have to wake up the poor buggers.

He REALLY loves his job, and REALLY hates it when he doesn't get up the nose of someone he's trying to get a point across to.

He REALLY REALLY hated the cheque episode.

P

[echnidna]

knew a building inspector like that once.
he was miraculously cured
after a builder chased him down the road with a 4 x 2.

[Studley 2436]

Back to the original topic I wonder if it it a good idea to call ASIC and ask them what they are doing.

Might be a good idea to get a lawyer to send a letter to him too. Maybe phone A Current Affair, they love the "look at this bastard and what he did to all these true blue battlers for Xmas" type stories.

No crime in any of that, maybe you could force him into liquidation, or have him made ineligable to be a company director.

Whatever you do don't loose your cool. If you blow your top he will win guaranteed. Keep cool and twist the screws on him.

Mind you putting milk in his car doors sounds like a lot of fun.

Studley

[Baz]

Iain, sorry to hear your bad news, maybe you should give his details to the Tax Office, you never know what the bugger has been up to.
You could also write whatever you like on his front lawn in Roundup or Zero.
Cheers
Barry

[ozwinner]

Your all too soft, that why they do it again and again.
Once knee capped, twice shy.

Al

[AlexS]

Jeez, I'd hate to make an enemy of any of you blokes!

But I do like the idea of the regular deliveries of plain brown envelopes

[bitingmidge]

Your all too soft, that why they do it again and again.
Once knee capped, twice shy.

Had a friend of Slavic extract who had some very large mates, who in turn once earned a nice living just for taking people for rides in the boot of their car.

No threats, no violence, just a half hour drive in the boot of the car, then dropped off in the middle of nowhere.

Well ok, that does constitute violence, and I don't condone it, but it was a brilliant concept, and apparently the debt was often paid before the sun came up the next day!

Cheers,

P

[echnidna]

I'd just tell him you have a friend who collects tobacco pouches made out of scrotums.

[RETIRED]

I'd just tell him you have a friend who collects tobacco pouches made out of scrotums.

What's hunting kangaroos got to do with this Bob?

[rick_rine]

Dont throw any eggs at his car as I understand it can damage the paintwork .

[maglite]

You could always set "the dogs" on him as a last resort.
They are reasonably easy to find .


The end result far outweighs that very small pang of conscience that seems to occur when they are let go.
Amazing, how the threat of GBH can bring someone very quickly to their senses........
He wont have to pay everyone but from his point of veiw, you will very quickly become number 1 creditor.

Food for thought
Steve