Print A contract for work may seem like a routine matter – until something goes wrong. Clients often tell me, “We just added a penalty clause, just in case.” But that “just in case” can become a legal minefield. Can you claim damages and the contractual penalty? Are courts strict about the wording? This article […]
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Print The work is finished. Ready to be used. But the client suddenly doesn’t have time to sign the protocol. Or worse – they refuse to sign, even though they’re already using the result. You start asking: Was the work ever officially handed over? Is my invoice even due yet? A handover protocol is not
Print The work is done. The contractor fulfilled all obligations. But instead of getting paid, the client says:“We’re keeping part of the payment just in case something goes wrong.” Retention.For some, it’s a quality guarantee. For others, it’s a dangerous loophole that allows delayed or denied payment. Let’s explore when retention is a useful tool,
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Print You hired a professional, signed the contract, and expected quality results.Instead, you’re left with poor execution, missing details, or technical errors.Disappointment turns into frustration – and maybe even legal concern. When the final result doesn’t match the agreed outcome, it’s called a defect. And the law gives you options to respond effectively. In Czech
Print 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
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Print You’ve been working for weeks or months. You deliver, communicate, invest time and money.And suddenly – a message arrives: “We’re terminating the contract.”No warning. No real reason. Termination is not a free pass to escape a binding agreement. If the other party ends the contract without legal grounds, you have the right to defend
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Print You had plans. You signed a work contract and expected a professional result.But instead of progress, there are delays, excuses, or worse – the contractor hasn’t even started.You begin to wonder: Can I just cancel the contract? Will I lose money? Will it turn into a legal nightmare? Fortunately, Czech law protects the client
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Print You’re the contractor. You’ve started the job, but the client keeps changing the plan, doesn’t pay on time, or blocks your access to the site.You feel stuck – but you don’t have to be.The Czech Civil Code gives you the right to walk away from a contract in certain cases.Knowing when and how to
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Print You receive the completed work – but something feels off.The paint is uneven, the tiles are not what you ordered, the doors don’t close smoothly.It’s frustrating. You wanted a finished product, not a half-finished headache.But here’s where the law gives you a practical tool – a price reduction.Unfortunately, many clients don’t know how or
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Print Content: When people hear the word “penalty”, they usually think of a contractual fine. But in contracts for work, missing a deadline can trigger much broader legal consequences.Clients wait, projects stall, budgets inflate – and tensions rise.What started as a simple scheduling issue can evolve into a complex legal dispute.The worst part? It’s often
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