What actions can a buyer take in response to non-completion of a project?

When a buyer is faced with the non-completion of a project, one of the actions they can take is to desist from making payments. This option is aligned with the principle that payments in a contract are contingent upon the completion of agreed-upon work. If a project is not completed as stipulated in the contract, the buyer may choose to withhold payment as a means of enforcing the terms of the agreement.

This action underscores the responsibility of the contractor or service provider to meet contractual obligations. By withholding payment, the buyer signals that the non-completion issue must be addressed before any further financial commitments are made. It acts as leverage to encourage the completion of the project or to negotiate alternative resolutions.

In contrast, options like requesting a project delay or demanding additional services may not be viable responses to non-completion since they imply a continuation of engagement or an assumption that the project will proceed. Filing a formal complaint could be a step taken later in the process, particularly when seeking resolution through legal channels, but it does not directly address the immediate concern of the project's non-completion in the financial aspect of the relationship.