The builder of my house had the land treated for Termites four years ago, per the criteria the house needs to be inspected every year to qualify for warranty. This costs $220 dollars for a man to come to your property to tap on the walls and press a moisture meter on the wall to see if there are any moisture. This process takes less than fifteen minutes. So basically it's insurance to have this process done in case something happens, and that's okay.
Until this year, I was told the inspection is due and the gentleman came and did his business, I received another call a day later saying I'm due for a $2000+ Trench and Treat as advised by the gentleman that came to inspect the day before. I was told that usually it would've been done every six years, but due to an change in policy by the Australian government, it's now every four.
By this line of logic, I asked whether if this would have been required whether an inspection was done or not, and was told yes, as it's government policy. So I asked whether if I am still covered for this year at least because I spent $220 bucks the day before, I was told NO because I am not going ahead with the $2000+ trench and treat. It's shady business practice because now I decide that I do not want to go a head with this trench and treat and waste $220 bucks for no reason. Had I was told prior to this inspection that an Trench and Treat is required and is due because of government policy, I would have not wanted the inspection AND the treatment. This kind of baiting business strategy is disgusting.
That's the context of the situation, anyone know what are my best chances to get my $220 back? These are hard times during COVID and I could use the money on things that are much more important.
Your advice is much appreciated.
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