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	* The causes of late payment in construction.		* The causes of late payment in construction.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Non-payment in construction can also be referred to as withholding payment. This can be due to a dispute or contractual breach between two parties for non-performance of a certain clause. Provided that a party to a contract issues a compliant withholding-notice setting out the grounds and the sums attributable to each ground, then the party may legitimately withhold payment. ~~The~~ Housing Act will take precedence over any client payment clauses and will need to be adhered to.	+	Non-payment in construction can also be referred to as withholding payment. This can be due to a dispute or contractual breach between two parties for non-performance of a certain clause. Provided that a party to a contract issues a compliant withholding-notice setting out the grounds and the sums attributable to each ground, then the party may legitimately withhold payment.
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		+	In this respect, the provisions set out in the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act and the Scheme for Construction Contracts will take precedence over any client payment clauses and will need to be adhered to.

	= The Housing Act guidelines to adhere to prior to withholding payment =		= The Housing Act guidelines to adhere to prior to withholding payment =

−	Payment in ~~Construction will~~ be subject to ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Housing_Grants,_Construction_and_Regeneration_Act The~~ Housing Grants Act] 1996 (also known as the Construction Act) ~~To issue a valid withhold notice or~~ for ~~nonpayment to be legitimate, it cannot conflict with the following stipulations~~:	+	Payment in construction is be subject to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (also known as the Construction Act). This provides for:

−	* The right to be paid in interim, periodic or stage payments	+	* The right to be paid in interim, periodic or stage payments.
−	* The right to suspend (or part suspend) performance for non-payment and to claim ~~cost~~ and expenses incurred and extension of time resulting from the suspension.	+	* The right to suspend (or part suspend) performance for non-payment and to claim costs and expenses incurred and extension of time resulting from the suspension.
−	* The ~~client must issue a payment notice within five days~~ of the ~~date for payment , even if no~~ amount is due~~. Alternatively~~, ~~if the contract allows, the contractor may make an application for payment, which is treated as if it is the payment notice~~	+	* The right to be informed of the amount due, or any amounts to be withheld.
−	* The client must issue a pay less notice if they intend to ~~pay less than the amount set out in the payment notice, setting out the basis for its calculation~~.	+	* Disallowing pay when paid clauses.
−	* ~~The notified sum is payable by the final date for payment.~~	+
−	* If the client (or specified person) fails to issue a payment notice, the contractor may issue a default payment notice. The final date for payment is extended by the period between when the client should have issued a payment notice and when the contractor issued the default payment notice. If the client does not issue a payless notice, they must pay ~~the amount in the default payment notice.~~	+
−	* Pay when ~~certified~~ clauses ~~are not allowed, and the release of retention cannot be prevented by conditions within another contract~~.	+

−	The ~~Regulations also:~~	+	The client must issue a payment notice within five days of the date for payment, even if no amount is due. Alternatively, if the contract allows, the contractor may make an application for payment, which is treated as if it is the payment notice.

−	* Impose a ~~limit of not more~~ than ~~30 calendar days (before~~ the ~~payment period begins) for the purchaser to verify the conformity of goods/services are~~ in ~~accordance with~~ the ~~contract - but this period can be exceeded by agreement and provided it~~ is ~~not grossly unfair to~~ the ~~supplier~~.	+	The client must issue a pay less notice if they intend to pay less than the amount set out in the payment notice, setting out the basis for its calculation. The notified sum is payable by the final date for payment.

−	= Grounds for ~~Non~~ payment =	+	If the client (or specified person) fails to issue a payment notice, the contractor may issue a default payment notice. The final date for payment is extended by the period between when the client should have issued a payment notice and when the contractor issued the default payment notice. If the client does not issue a pay less notice, they must pay the amount in the default payment notice.
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		+	The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations also imposes a limit of not more than 30 calendar days (before the payment period begins) for a purchaser to verify the conformity of goods/services are in accordance with the contract - but this period can be exceeded by agreement and provided it is not grossly unfair to the supplier.
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		+	= Grounds for non payment =

	To withhold payment the following grounds must be met as a minimum:		To withhold payment the following grounds must be met as a minimum:

	* The notice to withhold must be compliant with the contractual requirements.		* The notice to withhold must be compliant with the contractual requirements.
−	* The notice to withhold must be compliant with the timing requirements of the contract.	+	* The notice to withhold must be compliant with the means of issue (e.g. recorded delivery post).
−	* The notice to withhold must be compliant with the means of issue? (e.g. recorded delivery post)	+	* The cause (breach) of the contract giving entitlement to withhold must be stated. It is important to set out the grounds and the amount attributable to each ground.
−		+	* A loss must naturally flow from that breach.
−	* The cause (breach) of the contract giving entitlement to withhold must be stated.	+	* The valuation of the payment withheld must be prepared correctly.
−	* ~~Is there a~~ loss naturally ~~flowing~~ from that breach?	+
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−	* ~~Is the~~ valuation of the ~~withholding~~ prepared correctly ~~and/or in accordance with the contract?~~	+
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−	~~When drafting a withholding notice, it is important to set out the grounds and the amount attributable to each ground~~.	+

	= JCT and NEC compared =		= JCT and NEC compared =

	There are significant differences in the timescales for withholding payment in JCT and NEC Contracts. Each contract sets out their own payment due dates. As a general guide, the JCT stipulates that a withholding notice will need to be issued at least 5 days in advance of the final date for payment. The NEC has a longer period of 7 days. These dates however will be specific to each contract and will have to be adhered to for a valid non-payment/withholding-notice to be issued.		There are significant differences in the timescales for withholding payment in JCT and NEC Contracts. Each contract sets out their own payment due dates. As a general guide, the JCT stipulates that a withholding notice will need to be issued at least 5 days in advance of the final date for payment. The NEC has a longer period of 7 days. These dates however will be specific to each contract and will have to be adhered to for a valid non-payment/withholding-notice to be issued.
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		+	If the provisions of a contract do not comply with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act, then the Scheme for Construction Contracts will apply.

	= Conclusion =		= Conclusion =
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	The non-payment/withholding-notice in construction has to meet several legislative and contractual points to be valid. Contractors are within their rights to suspend performance for non-payment so due diligence will need to be carried out by both parties to avoid disputes and disruption to the construction project.		The non-payment/withholding-notice in construction has to meet several legislative and contractual points to be valid. Contractors are within their rights to suspend performance for non-payment so due diligence will need to be carried out by both parties to avoid disputes and disruption to the construction project.

−	= Related articles =	+	For more information see: Late payment.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Causes_of_construction_disputes~~ Causes of construction disputes].	+	* Causes of construction disputes.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fair_payment_practices~~ Fair payment practices].	+	* Fair payment practices.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Housing_Grants,_Construction_and_Regeneration_Act~~ Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act].	+	* Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Late_Payment_of_Commercial_Debts_Regulations_2013~~ The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013].	+	* The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Payment_notice~~ Payment notice].	+	* Payment notice.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Payments_to_nominated_sub-contractors~~ Payments to nominated sub-contractors].	+	* Payments to nominated sub-contractors.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Pay_less_notice~~ Pay less notice].	+	* Pay less notice.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Payment ~~Payment]~~.	+	* Payment.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Payment_schedule~~ Payment schedule].	+	* Payment schedule.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Prompt_payment_code~~ Prompt payment code].	+	* Prompt payment code.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_causes_of_late_payment_in_construction~~ The causes of late payment in construction].	+	* The causes of late payment in construction.

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	Non-payment in construction can also be referred to as withholding payment. This can be due to a dispute or contractual breach between two parties for non-performance of a certain clause. Provided that a party to a contract issues a compliant withholding-notice setting out the grounds and the sums attributable to each ground, then the party may legitimately withhold payment. The Housing Act will take precedence over any client payment clauses and will need to be adhered to.		Non-payment in construction can also be referred to as withholding payment. This can be due to a dispute or contractual breach between two parties for non-performance of a certain clause. Provided that a party to a contract issues a compliant withholding-notice setting out the grounds and the sums attributable to each ground, then the party may legitimately withhold payment. The Housing Act will take precedence over any client payment clauses and will need to be adhered to.

−	The Housing Act guidelines to adhere to prior to withholding payment	+	= The Housing Act guidelines to adhere to prior to withholding payment =

	Payment in Construction will be subject to [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Housing_Grants,_Construction_and_Regeneration_Act The Housing Grants Act] 1996 (also known as the Construction Act) To issue a valid withhold notice or for nonpayment to be legitimate, it cannot conflict with the following stipulations:		Payment in Construction will be subject to [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Housing_Grants,_Construction_and_Regeneration_Act The Housing Grants Act] 1996 (also known as the Construction Act) To issue a valid withhold notice or for nonpayment to be legitimate, it cannot conflict with the following stipulations:
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	* Impose a limit of not more than 30 calendar days (before the payment period begins) for the purchaser to verify the conformity of goods/services are in accordance with the contract - but this period can be exceeded by agreement and provided it is not grossly unfair to the supplier.		* Impose a limit of not more than 30 calendar days (before the payment period begins) for the purchaser to verify the conformity of goods/services are in accordance with the contract - but this period can be exceeded by agreement and provided it is not grossly unfair to the supplier.

−	Grounds for Non payment	+	= Grounds for Non payment =

	To withhold payment the following grounds must be met as a minimum:		To withhold payment the following grounds must be met as a minimum:
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	When drafting a withholding notice, it is important to set out the grounds and the amount attributable to each ground.		When drafting a withholding notice, it is important to set out the grounds and the amount attributable to each ground.

−	JCT and NEC compared	+	= JCT and NEC compared =

	There are significant differences in the timescales for withholding payment in JCT and NEC Contracts. Each contract sets out their own payment due dates. As a general guide, the JCT stipulates that a withholding notice will need to be issued at least 5 days in advance of the final date for payment. The NEC has a longer period of 7 days. These dates however will be specific to each contract and will have to be adhered to for a valid non-payment/withholding-notice to be issued.		There are significant differences in the timescales for withholding payment in JCT and NEC Contracts. Each contract sets out their own payment due dates. As a general guide, the JCT stipulates that a withholding notice will need to be issued at least 5 days in advance of the final date for payment. The NEC has a longer period of 7 days. These dates however will be specific to each contract and will have to be adhered to for a valid non-payment/withholding-notice to be issued.

−	Conclusion	+	= Conclusion =

	The non-payment/withholding-notice in construction has to meet several legislative and contractual points to be valid. Contractors are within their rights to suspend performance for non-payment so due diligence will need to be carried out by both parties to avoid disputes and disruption to the construction project.		The non-payment/withholding-notice in construction has to meet several legislative and contractual points to be valid. Contractors are within their rights to suspend performance for non-payment so due diligence will need to be carried out by both parties to avoid disputes and disruption to the construction project.

−	Related articles	+	= Related articles =

	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Causes_of_construction_disputes Causes of construction disputes].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Causes_of_construction_disputes Causes of construction disputes].

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Introduction

Non-payment in construction can also be referred to as withholding payment. This can be due to a dispute or contractual breach between two parties for non-performance of a certain clause. Provided that a party to a contract issues a compliant withholding-notice setting out the grounds and the sums attributable to each ground, then the party may legitimately withhold payment. The Housing Act will take precedence over any client payment clauses and will need to be adhered to.

The Housing Act guidelines to adhere to prior to withholding payment

Payment in Construction will be subject to [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Housing_Grants,_Construction_and_Regeneration_Act The Housing Grants Act] 1996 (also known as the Construction Act) To issue a valid withhold notice or for nonpayment to be legitimate, it cannot conflict with the following stipulations:

* The right to be paid in interim, periodic or stage payments
* The right to suspend (or part suspend) performance for non-payment and to claim cost and expenses incurred and extension of time resulting from the suspension.
* The client must issue a payment notice within five days of the date for payment , even if no amount is due. Alternatively, if the contract allows, the contractor may make an application for payment, which is treated as if it is the payment notice
* The client must issue a pay less notice if they intend to pay less than the amount set out in the payment notice, setting out the basis for its calculation.
* The notified sum is payable by the final date for payment.
* If the client (or specified person) fails to issue a payment notice, the contractor may issue a default payment notice. The final date for payment is extended by the period between when the client should have issued a payment notice and when the contractor issued the default payment notice. If the client does not issue a payless notice, they must pay the amount in the default payment notice.
* Pay when certified clauses are not allowed, and the release of retention cannot be prevented by conditions within another contract.

The Regulations also:

* Impose a limit of not more than 30 calendar days (before the payment period begins) for the purchaser to verify the conformity of goods/services are in accordance with the contract - but this period can be exceeded by agreement and provided it is not grossly unfair to the supplier.

Grounds for Non payment

To withhold payment the following grounds must be met as a minimum:

* The notice to withhold must be compliant with the contractual requirements.
* The notice to withhold must be compliant with the timing requirements of the contract.
* The notice to withhold must be compliant with the means of issue? (e.g. recorded delivery post)

* The cause (breach) of the contract giving entitlement to withhold must be stated.
* Is there a loss naturally flowing from that breach?

* Is the valuation of the withholding prepared correctly and/or in accordance with the contract?

When drafting a withholding notice, it is important to set out the grounds and the amount attributable to each ground.

JCT and NEC compared

There are significant differences in the timescales for withholding payment in JCT and NEC Contracts. Each contract sets out their own payment due dates. As a general guide, the JCT stipulates that a withholding notice will need to be issued at least 5 days in advance of the final date for payment. The NEC has a longer period of 7 days. These dates however will be specific to each contract and will have to be adhered to for a valid non-payment/withholding-notice to be issued.

Conclusion

The non-payment/withholding-notice in construction has to meet several legislative and contractual points to be valid. Contractors are within their rights to suspend performance for non-payment so due diligence will need to be carried out by both parties to avoid disputes and disruption to the construction project.

Related articles

* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Causes_of_construction_disputes Causes of construction disputes].
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fair_payment_practices Fair payment practices].
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Housing_Grants,_Construction_and_Regeneration_Act Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act].
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Late_Payment_of_Commercial_Debts_Regulations_2013 The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013].
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Payment_notice Payment notice].
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Payments_to_nominated_sub-contractors Payments to nominated sub-contractors].
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Pay_less_notice Pay less notice].
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Payment Payment].
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Payment_schedule Payment schedule].
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Prompt_payment_code Prompt payment code].
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_causes_of_late_payment_in_construction The causes of late payment in construction].

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