What is an architect's legal course of action if a contractor fails to provide final documents within the time period contractually specified, after practical completion has taken place?

JCT_Experts · 5 February 2013 14:57

JCT Standard Building Contract 2009 provides in clause 4.5.1 that this should take place within six months of completion. Once this period has expired, the architect should issue the final certificate strictly in accordance with the contract.

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What is an architect's legal course of action if a contractor fails to provide final documents within the time period contractually specified, after practical completion has taken place?

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