[Tolwyn]

Hi guys,

Hoping this falls into the right forum to ask, here's the situation:

- Builder had 15x tradesmen in home performing 1 year inspection warranty work
- Electrician replaced one 3-way light switch that was replaced by homeowner that was not working
- Builder's rep and electrician did not indicate it was not a warranty item and that it would be subject to charges/billing. No briefing to the homeowner or approval was asked or even remotely mentioned. Work was done.
- Homeowner received an invoice of nearly $400 several weeks later

Since I wasn't appraised of the situation, or asked whether I wanted it fixed, is this even reasonable? Do I have any recourse? Performing work without prior approval (verbal or written), does this constitute a billable situation?

Any advice or opinions?