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What Happens If I Refuse To Sign A Compliance Declaration?

It depends what you are being asked to sign. Refusing to sign the wrong document is often the right call.

Trade certificates

You should not be signing these — the trade should. Refusing makes no difference; ask the trade to issue the certificate instead.

Builder's completion paperwork

Refusing to sign until certificates are produced is reasonable. Put your reasons in writing and keep a copy.

If pressure escalates

Independent advice is cheaper than a regrettable signature. Get a second opinion on what the document actually does before you sign.

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