NSW Security of Payment Act Lawyers
Contractors! Security of Payment laws allow only 14 days to act if a progress claim is disputed. Adjudications save time and money. If you need advice don’t delay!
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Introduction to Security of Payment Laws
Most business owners in the building industry are aware of the Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (or interstate equivalents) but readily admit that they do not have a proper understanding of how they operate.
These laws are unlike any other law and can be the source of significant rights as well as severe adverse consequences for most businesses in the building industry. These laws should not be taken lightly nor should the potential benefits be overlooked by small or medium businesses.
Security of Payment Laws create statutory rights that existing despite the terms of a Construction Contract. These rights relate to:
- the right to recover payment of a progress claim through the Courts as an indisputable Statutory Debt where the other party fails to provide a Payment Schedule in time,
- the prompt and cost effective Determination of disputed progress claims by an independent Adjudicator,
- the Maximum Time Limits for Due Dates for payment of progress claims,
- the entitlement to Interest on overdue progress claims,
- the obtaining of payments directly from a Principal Contractor, and
- the Suspending of work without liability.
Importantly, all rights flow from the service of a valid Payment Claim and strict compliance with the Act is necessary in terms of both the issue of valid Payment Claims and time limits.
Following the recent amendments of the Act, the issue most relevant to determining whether a Payment Claim is valid is the evaluation of the Reference Date to which it relates.
We have prepared this Security of Payment Guide to help Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Consultants and Developers in the building industry gain a better understanding of how the security of payment regime works and when and why to seek our professional help.
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Don’t get caught out or miss the opportunity to use the Security of Payment Laws when you need them most.
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