A builder from West Sussex has been fined for not telling two elderly customers they could legally cancel their contract in a seven-day cooling off period.

Albert Brazil traded as First Class Property Maintenance. He was convicted by Worthing Magistrates Court after a case was brought by West Sussex Trading Standards.

Brazil, who did not attend court, was fined £4,000 and ordered to pay £1,934 prosecution costs plus a victim surcharge of £400.

If you have any concerns or need advice, then please contact Trading Standards via Citizens Advice on 08454 04 05 06.