Claims can be made against single project developers under the Security of Payments Act

March 23, 2018 by JW in Contracts, Debt recovery, Payment Claims

In the recent Supreme Court case of Ian Street Developer Pty Ltd v Arrow International Pty Ltd [2018] VSC 14, the Court has paved the way for builders and contractors to recover payments from developers who may only have one development in progress.

Warning for lawyers dealing with Security of Payment Act claims

July 23, 2017 by JW in Contracts, Payment Claims, Debt recovery

The Legal Practitioners Liability Committee has published a warning on its website for legal practitioners who may fail to follow the very strict requirements set out in the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic).

How to prepare or oppose a payment claim under the Security of Payments Act

November 22, 2016 by JW in Contracts, Debt recovery, Payment Claims

Are you a solicitor acting for a contractor or sub-contractor owed outstanding progress payments for works pursuant to a construction contract (within the meaning of the Domestic Building Contracts Act)?

If so, a Payment Claim under the BCISP Act (“Act”) may be a relatively speedy way to recover this sum for your client.