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Dale...The term " they can't legally do this" is meaningless...this is a civil law matter where there is no one enforcing the law ( other than various opportunities under consumer protection laws) if you want to claim any damages it is done via a law suit in the appropriate jurisdiction (and good luck working out where that will be) you do not say go to the police which deal with criminal law...in practice the "costs" of a legal action are extremely prohibitive and don't fall for the notion that with victory you will be awarded costs..well you can get an order for costs but they are what the court allows not what your solicitor will charge which will be much higher.
I speak from experience and the way it goes is a solicitor will have a pretty good idea of the law sufficient to recommend which barrister (specialist) you brief to actually run the case...to say nothing is cut and dried is a huge understatement.
They unfortunately have Peter by the S and Cs..he has to roll over accept their thuggery or miss out on what he wants...seeking a judgement in court will cost him many fold the additional charges even if he wins and that is by no means certain..is it fair ..no...but there is no rule that says things must be fair unfortunately...much like "god given rights"..just where are they written?
Alex
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