The housebuilders will usually include a clause in the contract specifying the amount of damages that can be claimed in the event of legal completion being delayed. It is usually in the order of £50 per day.

The term is applicable to all legal contracts where damages are specified in the contract.

Keywords: Definition, Liquidated Damages

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