Construction Law Clinic

Problem:  I am in dispute with a customer over approximately £15,000.00, and although we have been communicating with each other, we are at an impasse, with the same old arguments and views being exchanged – clearly the customer does not want to pay. Although the sum in dispute is not particularly large, I did want …

Recovery of Pre-Action Costs Read More »

Battle of the forms!

Problem:  I had an issue with a supplier over terms and conditions, and although this issue is now kind of sorted, I want to outline the issue in order that we do not make the same mistake again. We are a contractor specialising in heating and ventilation, and the job we have an issue with …

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Problem:  I would be grateful if you could give me some advice please. We are a carpentry company and have carried out labour only carpentry work for a house builder under an agreed contract.  However, they are holding back quite a large amount of retention monies, which is now due, claiming that there are various …

Defective work is not our responsibility Read More »

Problem:  We are general building and M&P contractors that focus on maintenance and repair, with the majority of the work being direct with the end user. A little while back we were approached by a well known high street brand who where seeking a contractor to carry out general maintenance work of its retail shops …

Who’s terms and conditions take precedence? Read More »

Client not paying

Client not paying Problem:  I would really appreciate any advice you can give to me regarding a client not making payment.

Revisions to the original work

Revisions to the original work Problem:  I am a self-employed builder and require some advice in relation to a dispute I have with a customer. I quoted and was then instructed on quite a large job (well, large for me).  An agreement was also signed.

Enforcing a County Court Judgement Problem:  In 2020, I had to take a client to court.  My claim was for approximately £7,000.00, which represented the outstanding amount on the bill I had sent to the client when I had completed her extension.

Who is the contracting party? Problem:  I am rather embarrassed with the issue I have – I cannot identify the party that I have contracted with!

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