Suspend work of non payment of variation

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

Hi Huynhm3, is building rep a private inspector?