Subcontractors and tradies working on construction projects in Liverpool and the Western Sydney area are protected by New South Wales’ Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999. Whether you’re working on a major residential development, a commercial fit-out, or an infrastructure project in Liverpool, you have a legal right to recover unpaid invoices fast.
Your Rights Under the NSW SOP Act
The NSW Security of Payment Act gives Liverpool subcontractors and tradies:
The right to serve a formal payment claim on the head contractor or principal
A legally enforced response deadline of 10 business days for a payment schedule
Access to fast adjudication — a binding decision within 10 business days
Up to 12 months from last performing work to make a claim
No dollar limit on claims
How PayClaim Works for Liverpool Tradies
Start online: Five-minute claim form from anywhere in Liverpool or greater Sydney.
Payment claim prepared and served: We draft an NSW SOP Act-compliant payment claim and serve it on the head contractor.
Adjudication if needed: We manage the full adjudication process if the claim is disputed or ignored.
Get paid: Most claims resolved in 10–20 business days.
Flat fee. No lawyers. Start your free claim today.