Source: https://www.quantsurv.com/resources/glossary/default-payment-notice Content format: Markdown version of the public page. Content reviewed: 2026-09-30 # Default Payment Notice: definition and example A payee notice used within the applicable payment mechanism after a missing payer notice, subject to the contract and statutory requirements. By [Jack Butler-Kettle]() · Updated 30 September 2026 Guidance for England and Wales. Check the contract, amendments and facts that apply to your job. ## What it means in practice Read this alongside [section 110B of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996](). This is part of the statutory payment-notice mechanism, not a general overdue-invoice reminder. A payer's failure may allow a payee notice, or an earlier qualifying application may already perform that role. Giving a later notice can affect the final date for payment under the applicable rules. Check the contract, earlier application and timetable together. [Underpayment recovery]() can help assess missing notices and the documents supporting the notified sum. ## Worked example ### The facts The expected payer's notice does not arrive after a subcontractor's monthly application. ### What happens 1. The subcontractor checks whether its earlier application qualifies under the agreed mechanism. 2. If another notice is needed, it checks the content and effect on payment dates before service. ### What this shows The appropriate document follows the payment mechanism, rather than simply being labelled a default notice. ## Sources 1. [Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, s 110B (Payment notices: payee’s notice in default of payer’s notice)](). legislation.gov.uk.