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The NSW Court of Appeal has delivered an important reminder under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW). If a respondent fails to serve a valid payment schedule on time, they may lose the right to challenge the payment claim, even where the claim is imperfect or structured unconventionally. In Manariti Plumbing Pty Ltd v Universal Property Group Pty Ltd [2025] NSWCA 135, the Court confirmed there is no strict requirement that a payment claim must be framed in a particular way to be valid under the Security of Payment Act. For builders, developers, principals, contractors and project managers across NSW, the message is clear. Security of Payment deadlines are strict. Failure to respond properly can result in automatic liability for the claimed amount. If you are dealing with a payment claim, adjudication application or construction contract dispute, early legal advice is critical. Stay informed on leading construction law decisions affecting the industry. Subscribe to our CaseWatch updates here: https://doylesconstructionlawyers.com/ Doyles Construction Lawyers Specialists in Construction Law, Dispute Resolution, Security of Payment, Adjudication and Construction Litigation. 📞 1800 888 783 📧 [email protected] #ConstructionLaw #SecurityOfPayment #BuildingLaw #ConstructionDisputes #SOPA #NSWConstruction #ConstructionContracts #Developers #Builders #InfrastructureLaw #Adjudication