A note setting out frequently asked questions (FAQs) on payment in construction contracts after Part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (Construction Act 1996), was amended by Part 8 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (LDEDC Act 2009). The FAQs refer to changes to the payment mechanism, including default payment notices, the requirement to pay the notified sum, pay less notices, the right to suspend for non-payment and pay-when-certified clauses.

This note is no longer maintained. For more information on payment, see Practice notes, Payment in construction contracts: Construction Act 1996 and as amended and Payment in construction contracts: Scheme for Construction Contracts 1998 and as amended.