Originally posted by ladyGaGa
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Secondly in your contract there should be a breach of contract clause that gives them between 7 and 14 days to rectify any breaches brought to their attention.* Not paying you on time is a breach of contract.
Combining the two means you can refuse to provide services unless they pay you within the time stated in the contract.
In addition if the clause about rectifying breaches of contract is properly written it should mean you should be able to terminate the contract after that time period. After which you can take next step in chasing them to pay your overdue invoice i.e. sending them a letter threatening recovery action.
I have refused to provide services due to an overdue invoice this year. I just told the client once you pay the invoice I will be happy to start again. The invoice got paid as the matter went to the head honcho in the company who didn't know what their financial department were doing.
* Always do this in writing after telling them verbally preferably by recorded snail mail unless all your other communications have been done with them via email.
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