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Security of Payment Act for the Building Industry
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) provides for a statutory mechanism to efficiently deal with payment disputes in the building industry. Below is a Security of Payment Act guide designed to provide a basic overview of the statutory framework.
The Security of Payment Act is a state legislation designed to provide for quick and regular payments for most construction work, goods or services supplied. The ability to apply for adjudication of a payment claim (your invoice) is the main enforcement tool of the legislation. The adjudication process is usually a quick, affordable and enforceable course of action. Our DIY guide is a good starting point if you are thinking of lodging an adjudication application. Be aware of the most common traps that a lot of claimants fall into.
Please have a look at our FAQ page, as it has the most common questions we get, and feel free to browse our site for more information. However, be aware the Act provides for strict and very limited time frames to take action.
The purpose of this website is not to persuade you to pay us for our service, and as cliché as it sounds, the main purpose is to help contractors in desperate need of assistance. We are not a law firm, and as such, we will not be able to give you legal advice in relation to your matter and at no stage will we act on your behalf. Make sure to read our Getting the Right Help page to avoid being taken advantage of by debt collectors and other self-proclaimed ‘experts’.
How long before you get paid?
This is one of the main benefits of the Act. On average, you may have your money within 6-8 weeks from the moment you decide to adjudicate. Yes, in most cases, it is really that quick. The bad news is that there is not much time to think about it. You have to act now.
Time frames will vary on a case-by-case basis as contracts might have provisions that will affect the duration of the process. When it comes to timing, no other course of action, be it via a tribunal or court, comes close.
What can you argue about?
Pretty much anything. Please refer to our Common Adjudication Disputes page for typical situations we encounter.
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