[charlton]

DO YOU THINK ITS RIGHT TO GRASS THEM UP CONSIDERING WE ALL HAVE TO PAY OUR TAXES ?

[stig]

too right, i got off my bum 23 yrs ago and started off legal ...

[Helen]

DO YOU THINK ITS RIGHT TO GRASS THEM UP CONSIDERING WE ALL HAVE TO PAY OUR TAXES ?

One word YES

[charlton]

HAS ANYONE DONE THIS AND HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT IT - SICK OF DOLE BUMS STEALING WORK FROM HONEST PEOPLE

[Helen]

There is an Inland Revenue hotline which you can call without giving your details if you want.
Can remember the number but I'm sure it would be easy to find if you wanted to.

[simon knight]

Here's the number: 0800 854 440   7am-11pm

[Ian Lancaster]

I have't had much bother with these people in recent years, but when I did I used to have a camera in the van.  I'd take (or even pretend to take) photos of them cleaning, and try to get their vehicle in the shot.

I didn't even have to say anything, the obvious impression was that the photos would soon find their way to the dole office.  

That soon got rid

[charlton]

DO YOU THINK ITS REASONABLE TO A MASS 200 HOUSE BEFORE BECOMING LEGAL ??

[Helen]

Charlton. please take off cap lock as it is like you are shouting at us 
No not reasonable, if you are working legally then do it from day one.

[simon knight]

DO YOU THINK ITS REASONABLE TO A MASS 200 HOUSE BEFORE BECOMING LEGAL ??

If they're on benefits they should be declaring any money they earn whether it's from cleaning 20 houses or 200.

[charlton]

sorry for caps lock  : i think we all need to be reporting these people more often - the polish crews have started in my area i explain to custies that i have insurance for any damage and i also i dont drink on the job like they do...

[DASERVICES]

This is something the SLWCN has finally got through to the Councils we are currently working with. Any unlicensed window caught their details as well as to the PF are passed to the inland revenue. From this they are compiling a report how bad the situation is.

Any new window cleaners that apply for a licence their details are passed onto the inland revenue. Hopefully this will make it harder for illegal window cleaners and if they want to do window cleaing full time they will start have to put up their prices in order to make a good living.

This will go a long way to helping the trade here in Scotland.

With regards to England and Wales the only way to stop this is report them to authorities if you have strong evidence they are claiming benefits.

[marc]

what about those illegal ones that go round using ladders should we grass thenm up to the h&s police  wfp rules                          marc

[simon knight]

what about those illegal ones that go round using ladders should we grass thenm up to the h&s police  wfp rules                          marc

Grass 'em up all you like Marc as ladders are not illegal.

[stig]

what about those illegal ones that go round using ladders should we grass thenm up to the h&s police  wfp rules                          marc

ha ha ha

[alanwilson]

grass them up, why should they claim benefits - paid for by us!  makes me mad, the inland revenue give a 3 month grace for all new businesses, anyone with 2 clues will know if they are sticking to it within 3 months.

personally I'd like to shoot them but I know I can't.

[NWH]

DO YOU THINK ITS REASONABLE TO A MASS 200 HOUSE BEFORE BECOMING LEGAL ??

Do mean nick 200 of the local lads and then think i`ll go legit now,i think that`s wrong.

[alan andrewswestsi]

what is the world coming to , never grass anyone up if it annoys you that much go and sort them yourself and before you ask yes i am registered with the revenue

[davids3511]

what is the world coming to , never grass anyone up if it annoys you that much go and sort them yourself and before you ask yes i am registered with the revenue

What if they kick the stuffing out of you when you go to 'sort them yourself'. Like my 5'5" dad used to say, 'no matter how big (tough) you are there is always someone bigger (tougher)'.

[charlton]

what is the world coming to , never grass anyone up if it annoys you that much go and sort them yourself and before you ask yes i am registered with the revenue

we are trying to be pro's we cant afford to battle it out we have to much to lose - so think before you post.........