I imagine this must be quite a common problem in the life of any business so I thought I would share it here to see what your thoughts and experiences are on the topic.
I recently commissioned an element of freelance work against a clear set of specifications with a clear deliverable and for an agreed price and agreed time frame. The time frame having long pasted an issue of concern is that the work was never completed and could not be used however we have received an invoice for some of the work that was carried out.
Naturally, we tried to discuss the issue through with the freelancer but keen to know what others experiences are on this issue and what are the legal positions.
Blup!
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Hope this helps.
Mike
The key piece of advice I would give here is to not 'go legal' - due to the costs involved and the resultant distraction and aggravation it will cause.
The best course of action is to come to some sort of commercial agreement/compromise.
You say you have met with the supplier concerned so presumably you now understand the reasons for the work having not been completed/delayed, whether it is possible for the work still to be completed etc. This is key to coming to a suitable agreement.
Roger Wood
Midven
From what you say, it seems that you may have let this one drift past the deadline..
If this is the case, whatever the rights or wrongs, you have to take some responsibility here as does the freelancer.
If we arent talking a lot of money, come to a compromise agreement and move on..
Bob