Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Dec 22, 2016 1:43 pm Hi all, I'm more than half way through an extension with a builder. In the recent weeks, it's all becoming a bit tense due to poor workmanship delivered. So far we've paid around 66% of the contract value and according to contract the final progress claim is due with practical completion. Today I've received an invoice for an interim progress claim for works already completed, about 60% of the final claim. He says according to the standard HIA contract he can claim for work completed even if not in schedule. Can he legally do that? Haven't found a clause in the HIA contract which makes this clear to me. Another interesting note: He sent me a text this morning, asking if I had received his invoice. I hadn't so he sent it to me and it is dated on the 16th Dec, due tomorrow (23rd). Said his accounting system was playing up. To be somewhat fair, he asked that for his last progress claim as well, but then I had received his email. Given that we are arguing about some aspects - he has to (hopefully) redo a timber floor - I've got that feeling he want to cover any potential non payment of the final claim. Or if he was a genuine guy, he might just need some extra cashflow as it takes longer than he thought. Any advise around the legal side would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Thomas Hi there, long-time lurker but first time posting. I've bought a house 2 and a bit years ago and last year we had some major water damage on a converted pergola area… 0 7936 I apologise for any confusion, but your understanding is correct. We approached our situation differently based on advice from… 11 53226 1 9476 |