Invoice not being paid

[3DSDS]

I could do with some advise on mone payment of invoices if possible. I did some work for a client which was completed back in Feb of this year. Invoiced it at the start of March on 30 days payment. Chased late payment with him and been tiold that he has only submitted his lnvoice to his client at the start of this month (30 days after I send my invoice) When submitted his invoice he was told that due to late issue of drawings that the client had cancelled the project. This is the first time I have heard of this when my invoice was 2/3 weeks late. The drawings were a few days late but due to the fact that his client has moved me onto something else. What can I do to chase payment? Any advice would be good.
I have requested proof for the cancellation for my recortds.

 

[Deleted member 138423]

What work did you do?
Who contracted you to do the work, him or his client?
Is it a large amount of money?

 

[thewordwright]

My understanding is that your client subcontracted you for work he/she was directly contracted to do by a third party.

If I am correct, the facts are: 1. You were contracted for a service 2. You delivered on the contract. This creates a reasonable expectation for payment.

Unless the terms you agreed to stipulate that your payment depends on acceptance of your product and payment by the third party, you certainly seem to have a case - in my opinion at least.

As a freelance writer, I have been in this position twice before My advice is that if the sum owed warrants the expense, speak to your lawyer. Also have a good, hard look at the terms and conditions associated with your service to ensure that you are protected against this type of abuse in future.

Good luck and let us know how the situation pans out.

 

[youronlinestuffcom]

unless it's a lot prob best write it off as experience, if they ever want anything doing again ask for upfront payment or a large deposit

 

[3DSDS]

I am a subcontract steelwork detailer. The client works sun contract or the steelwork fabricator. My agreement was with my client and his with the steelwork fabricator. No issue date was ever agreed at the outset of the project or throughout the duration. I did give a proposed issue date of the drawings but the steelwork fabricator put me onto something else at the time and so the issue date slipped. No agreed issue date was ever agreed at the outset of the project. Amount about £450.00.....not a lot but sick of companies not paying money when due and finding any excuse why not to pay

 

[Christine Hough]

You could use (or threaten to use) small claims court? You would represent yourself and not need a solicitor.

 

[thewordwright]

Bad debt could ruin a business. Many smaller amounts quickly add up into something substantial. I have to agree with Christine. Small claims court could be a really good option for pursuing the recovery of this debt. Good luck

 

[BusinessDeli]

You delivered on your obligation. That your client hasn't been paid is irrelevant.
Send a letter stating you expect payment in full within 7 days or will commence proceedings against him.

 

[14Steve14]

All I will say is that if you threaten anything, you must do it. So if you say you will start proceedings, you must do it. The small claims proceedure is simple and very low cost. You have nothing to loose, apart from the low cost.

I would write a letter to your debtor advising that as the payment is late you have added interest to the total, as you can under the 'Late Payment legislation'. This may spure them into paying. also state that unless payment is receive in full within a reasonable time you will start recovery proceedings.

Do not just let it go as already advised. Learn from your mistakes to try to prevent the same happening again, but dont loose money, its hard enough to get anyway today.