If a property developer delays delivery, do not begin with an angry public post or automatically stop instalments. Review the contract, document the facts, and identify the specific obligation and any extension or exception relied on by the developer. The legal position depends on the wording, correspondence, and construction status.
Review these clauses
- Delivery date and whether it is fixed or estimated.
- Grace period and conditions for extending it.
- Force majeure and exceptional-circumstance provisions.
- Delay compensation and how it is calculated.
- Termination, refund, and buyer payment obligations.
Document the delay
Keep the contract, amendments, receipts, advertisements, and correspondence. Record any revised promises. A formal notice may be required by the contract before particular remedies become available.
Should you stop paying?
Do not do so automatically. An unconsidered suspension may let the developer argue that the buyer is also in breach. Review linked obligations, contract terms, and the construction status before acting.
Possible approaches
Depending on the file and the buyer’s goal, options may include negotiating a binding schedule, seeking compensation, accepting an alternative unit, requesting performance, terminating and seeking a refund, or using the agreed dispute process or courts.
Every case turns on its contract and evidence. A signature-validity or delivery claim does not have one answer for all buyers. Legal Protector reviews the contract, parties’ authority, title chain, and relevant restrictions before advising next steps. General information only; seek case-specific review before stopping payments or terminating.
