Under JCT Standard Building Contract 2009 is a contractor entitled to simply walk off site if an employer fails to pay?

JCT_Experts · 6 February 2013 09:40

The law is generally not sympathetic to such drastic action, even though its motive is understandable.

Under JCT Standard Building Contract 2009, the contractor is legally permitted to issue a 7-day written notice under clause 4.14 and then to suspend duties should it not receive satisfactory payment. Alternatively, a contractor can issue a default notice prior to termination. This is dealt with by clause 8.1.1.

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Under JCT Standard Building Contract 2009 is a contractor entitled to simply walk off site if an employer fails to pay?

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