A Victorian sole trader who bought, sold and moved relocatable homes is facing serious allegations in the Federal Court.
Consumer Affairs Victoria is seeking penalties and other orders against Peter Weis, of Nunawading, for breaching the Australian Consumer Law by:
- making false or misleading representations about the standard and quality of his services
- wrongly accepting payment for services he failed to provide within a reasonable time, or at all, and
- using undue harassment and coercion.
Weis advertised his services, including selling, moving and restumping homes, through various online platforms.
The case will be heard in the Federal Court on 21 November 2025.
This matter is among several cases Consumer Affairs Victoria is pursuing against tradies for alleged breaches of building and consumer laws.
Earlier this year, unlicensed builder Mark (Najy) Rayes was convicted and fined for taking more than $100,000 in payments for services he failed to provide.
In a separate matter, Ballan tradie Austin Bongart is facing the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court over allegations relating to concreting and fencing work. Bongart allegedly accepted thousands of dollars from consumers for agreed works but left jobs unfinished or failed to return to complete them.
Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich urged anyone planning to hire a tradesperson to take steps to protect themselves.
‘The law is there to protect you. Making sure that whoever you hire has the right qualifications, and the right documentation, will help ensure you get a result you’re happy with.
‘And do your own due diligence – ask family and friends for recommendations, seek more than one quote, and thoroughly research tradespeople before you hire them.’