In the recent case of Downs Road Development LLP v Laxmanbhai Construction, the Technology Construction Court (“TCC”) has considered the issue of the validity of payment notices for the first time. The judgement in this case should serve as a clear warning bell that the courts intend for payment notices to be as clear and honest as possible in order for them to comply with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (“HGCRA”).
Recent Court Judgement Decides Employer Cannot Circumvent Payment Rules
What Contractors and Employers Need to Know
