- Category: contract law, Contracts
Client Refuses to Pay After Completion of Work – What Are Your Legal Options?
You finished the job. Everything agreed. Work delivered. Invoice sent.
And now? Silence.
No payment. No response.
You’re left with nothing but frustration – and unpaid labour.
Non-payment is a widespread issue in contracts for work.
Fortunately, there are clear legal tools you can use to protect your rights and get paid.
Under Czech law, once the work is delivered, the client is obliged to pay the agreed price.
Still, many contractors face delays, denials, or ghosting from clients.
What can you do?
1) 📩 Formal Payment Reminder
Sent by email, post, or data box
Clearly state due date, invoice number, legal consequences
2) 📜 Pre-litigation Legal Notice
Drafted by a lawyer
Includes legal basis and suggested resolution
Often motivates payment without going to court
3) ⚖️ Legal Action
Filing for a payment order or civil lawsuit
May include default interest and legal fees
4) 💼 Enforcement
Once the court issues a decision, unpaid claims can be enforced via bailiff (exekuce)
How to protect yourself?
Include penalties for delay in the contract
Secure signed delivery records
Use installment payments or deposits for longer projects
Has your client failed to pay for completed work? Don’t give up.
🔹 I’ll prepare a legal demand
🔹 Collect and structure your evidence
🔹 Enforce payment through legal and court action
👉 Your work has value – let’s make sure you get paid.
Contact a legal professional – I specialize in contract law.
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- Naposledy aktualizováno: 17/06/2025