Re: FN-FORUM: Charging interest for non paying client

date posted 21st April 2008 11:20

"The problem is that I do not have a proper contract" There you go.
I've said it a thousand times, I'll say it again - Get a contract.

I think you're going to just have to sit this one out and put it down to
experience. lesson learned.

Lee Rickler
Director - Point and Stare - pointandstare.com
Web Design and Development for over 11 years

Duncan Glendinning wrote:
> Good Morning,
>
> I know this has been talked about on a couple of occasions, but the
> forum archive on freelancers.net doesn't appear to be searchable.
> Anyhoo, what I am after is some advice. I have a very difficult
> client, who, despite being sent an invoice clearly stating 14 day
> payment terms has said that she will pay me when her client pays her.
> As far as I am concerned my getting paid has nothing to do when she
> gets paid, does it?
> The problem is that I do not have a proper contract (my bad, I know),
> so wonder whether I am entitled to charge her interest, and if so,
> what would the steps be (i.e informing her, setting the rate and
> potentially defending myself should this go to court).
>
> Also, for future reference, what clauses to you guys have to ensure
> they do pay on time?
>
> Regards,
> Duncan
>