Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay the window cleaner?

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  • 5and1e
    5and1e Posts: 102 Forumite
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    I might pay the first time but would tell him I did not want my windows cleaned again - he's probably trying it on, especially if he was paid before
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,242 Forumite
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    Immediately board all your windows up so he can't clean them again.

    Although if he does a good job of sanding and varnishing the boards, you may need to reconsider....:think:
  • rogerstone
    rogerstone Posts: 3 Newbie
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    I'd pay the first time, assuming a good job was done, but say that you won't pay in future.
  • tabbycat2k
    tabbycat2k Posts: 53 Forumite
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    No paying and yes to reporting because it sounds like a scam.
  • Sooler
    Sooler Posts: 3,108 Forumite
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    Call the police. Report him for trespass, criminal damage. Report him to trading standards ... Under the Unsolicited Goods and Services Act 1971, (as amended) it is an offence to demand payment for goods known to be unsolicited.
    Install CCTV to catch him if he does it again.
  • mappleyard
    mappleyard Posts: 5 Forumite
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    You should charge the window cleaner, you were after all providing him with some windows to clean.
  • Augustus_the_Strong
    Augustus_the_Strong Posts: 321 Forumite
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    Like so many things in life, it's a con - don't pay for things you haven't asked for.
  • ashleypride
    ashleypride Posts: 657 Forumite
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    stevepg56 wrote: »
    god there are some right anal retentives on here, with far too much time on their hands, either get a job or do something constructive.
    no one needs a sermon to this thread
    the simple andswer is a one word
    NO
    end of,

    Oh, the irony.
  • The_Wise_One
    The_Wise_One Posts: 21 Forumite
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    No, afraid not. I might have been inclined to pay the first time but, once told, the window cleaner's on his own time. Don't pay!
  • josiedocherty
    josiedocherty Posts: 2 Newbie
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    No Way

    Just make it clear that you are not paying for his window cleaning service and if he continues to do so then let him, more fool him.

    Just enjoy it while you can, I would love to get my windows done and not pay for it!!
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