Hi everyone,
Has anyone received a suspension of work due to non payment of variation? And they wanted to back date it for 30 days?
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Never notified of the suspension of work and trades have worked on site non stop. And received a email yesterday about it the payment and wanted to back date the delay damages due to suspension of work.
So variation was 2k.
And wanted to charge me 60k.
Nothing in my contracts says this of suspension of work due to non payment of variation.
What are my rights here?
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Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Suspend work of non payment of variation 2Aug 08, 2024 6:50 am  Huynhm3Hi everyone, Has anyone received a suspension of work due to non payment of variation? And they wanted to back date it for 30 days? Se Never notified of the suspension of work and trades have worked on site non stop. And received a email yesterday about it the payment and wanted to back date the delay damages due to suspension of work. So variation was 2k. And wanted to charge me 60k. Nothing in my contracts says this of suspension of work due to non payment of variation. What are my rights here? Generally most construction contracts have a clause or mechanism which deal with suspension of work for non payment. An non payment includes variations. There is generally a process that needs to be undertaken which gives you a warning first that works will be suspended if you don't pay. But at this point you really need to get legal advice to see whether or not the builder has followed the correct process. I have found that a lot of residential builders are dumb and don't know how to manage a construction contract. I say this as I come from and was trained in commercial building ( managing contracts as large as $60 to $100 million) and contract management is an art and critical to running large projects, where both sides have lawyers on standby. Compared to residential where builders do whatever they like. So definitely get some legal advice ASAP Cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice.  02 Nov 2024 1 New Poster Re: Suspend work of non payment of variation 6Nov 02, 2024 11:44 pm Huynhm3Around 1k a month for lawyer fees , I have a building rep too that I pay around adhoc when needed. If not my builder will rip me off Hi Huynhm3, is building rep a private inspector? 20 Mar 2023 30 Junior Member Re: Suspend work of non payment of variation 7Nov 03, 2024 7:43 am My building rep is an inspector , witness expert and a builder. The services that he is doing for me is helping me with my project and representing me when I need help with the build. I don’t have a background in construction and the building representative can provide advice. Emails, EOT, any building technical . He reviewed it for me first. He inspects my house with me when we visit the sites. He is really good So I have read the relevant sections of this report, and what worries me the most are the rectification works which are needed to that steel beam. Frame overhangs are not… 8 50726  Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi, yes, we have the report. The builder has rectified the items on the report and we’re moving forward with the build. Thanks for reaching out 2 21023 Our builder did the same thing the day after we applied for the building permit. I think it’s a scumbag move by the builder by taking advantage of the owner being in a… 2 25012 |
