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Security of Payment Claims for Hobart Subcontractors and Tradies

Hobart’s construction industry has grown significantly, with residential development, tourism infrastructure, commercial projects, and university precinct builds transforming the city. For subcontractors working on Hobart construction sites, Tasmania’s Security of Payment Act provides fast, enforceable rights to recover unpaid invoices without going to court.

Which SOP Act Applies in Hobart?

Hobart is in Tasmania. The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (TAS) applies. Key timeframes:

  • Serve a payment claim on or after the reference date in your contract
  • Head contractors have 10 business days to issue a payment schedule
  • Adjudication must be lodged within 10 business days of receiving the schedule
  • No dollar limit on claims

How PayClaim Works for Hobart Tradies

  1. Start online: Submit your claim details from anywhere in Hobart or Tasmania. Five minutes.
  2. Payment claim prepared: We draft a TAS SOP Act-compliant payment claim and serve it correctly on the head contractor.
  3. Adjudication if needed: We manage the full adjudication process if the claim is disputed or ignored.
  4. Get paid: Most Hobart claims resolved in 10–20 business days.

Flat fee. No lawyers. PayClaim serves Hobart subcontractors across all trades and project types across greater Hobart and the wider Tasmanian market.

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