Topic

Unpaid work fee.

Work fee claims depend on performance, acceptance, alleged defects, documentation and the client response.

Submitting information does not create a mandate. Deadlines are not preserved automatically.

Orientation

Structure performance, acceptance and invoice

For unpaid work fees, documentation often decides the first assessment. Performance, scope, due date and open balance must be traceable.

Secure order, scope and variations
Document acceptance, use or completion
Review defect notices and retention separately

Separate claim work from construction law issues

This page does not copy a construction law hub. It explains what the firm needs when payment is open despite performance or where defects are alleged.

Do not skip technical disputes
Do not dismiss counterclaims as delay only
Consider settlement options economically
Check

What matters before the next step.

Document scope of work
Record acceptance or usability
Review defect notices and counterclaims
Separate construction law specifics
FAQ

Short answers.

Does the claim check create a mandate?

No. The check is a structured request. A mandate exists only when the firm expressly accepts the matter.

Does submitting the form preserve a deadline?

No. Online submission does not preserve court or substantive deadlines. If a deadline is urgent, please also call the firm.

Can enforcement start immediately?

No. Enforcement generally requires an enforceable title such as a payment order, judgment or settlement.

Is a reminder always required before court action?

That depends on the legal basis, due date and previous communication. A reminder is often useful, but each situation is different.

Note: The online enquiry does not preserve any deadline. If a deadline is urgent, please also call the firm.