A Perth tradesman has received a $10,000 fine and a second conviction for failing to comply with a building remedy order for faulty painting work.
WA’s Building Commissioner said the penalty against Danny James Shepherd at Armadale Magistrates Court on 13 February 2026 showed enforcement action will be taken to help protect consumers.
The court heard Mr Shepherd carried out painting work at a swimming pool in Wilson, but the homeowners later lodged a building service complaint with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety’s Building and Energy division.
A building remedy order was issued, requiring Mr Shepherd to rectify defects including bubbling, peeling, discoloured paint and rust spots.
No rectification work was ever carried out, which is an offence under WA’s building complaint resolution laws. The remedy order was later converted to a payment order.
Mr Shepherd was previously convicted at Mandurah Magistrates Court in 2023 for non-compliance with a building remedy order as well as implying he was a registered painter and undertaking to carry out painting work while not holding the required registration.
Only registered painting contractors can legally carry out paid painting work valued at $1,000 or more. Mr Shepherd’s painter registration expired in 2017.
“Failure to comply with a building remedy order is illegal and can cause significant stress for homeowners,” Building Commissioner Phil Payne said.
“Building service providers, including painters and decorators, who do not follow through with their responsibilities will continue to face consequences.
“I encourage consumers to know their rights, seek out impartial reviews and ask to see previous work before engaging a tradesperson.”
Details of registered painters are available at the Building and Energy website or via the ServiceWA app.
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