CHBA Newfoundland campaigning for tougher provincial regulation of contractors

According to this article in Newfoundland media outlet The Western Star, the Newfoundland and Labrador chapter of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA-NL) is lobbying the provincial government for the “same degree of contractor regulation” that already exists in B.C., Alberta and Ontario.

The article introduces a charming phrase for the business practices of fly-by-night operators. They offer a “Tailgate Warranty.” That is a guarantee that is only in effect for as long as a home owner can see the tailgate of the contractor’s truck.

This piece contains an interview with Victoria Belbin, CEO of the CHBA-NL on the difficulties that The Rock experiences with fly-by-night and unethical contractors. With a higher proportion of custom built homes thoughout Atlantic Canada, compared to the tract-home subdivisions of more populous provinces, consumers can be exposed to a less-regulated environment which can be tempting for scammers to operate in.