Understand how a Florida Notice of Commencement (NOC) works and why it’s critical to securing lien rights. Here are 20 essential legal
By John C. Martin, Esq. | Florida Construction Law Attorney It’s no secret that 2025 has been a rough year for small
You’ve just finished a construction project. The owner walks through and points out a few scuffs, a misaligned cabinet door, and a
In Florida construction, change orders are a fact of life. Unexpected conditions, client requests, design tweaks — they all affect time, cost,
The scope changed. You did the extra work. Now the GC or owner refuses to pay because "you didn’t get a signed
In Florida construction law, knowing the difference between a release of lien and a satisfaction of lien can mean the difference between
In Florida, a construction lien is a powerful tool for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure payment. However, receiving a Notice of
Under Florida's Construction Lien Law (Chapter 713, Florida Statutes), certain construction professionals must serve a Notice to Owner (NTO) to protect their
Understand how a Florida Notice of Commencement (NOC) works and why it’s critical to securing lien rights. Here are 20 essential legal facts contractors and property owners must know.
By John C. Martin, Esq. | Florida Construction Law Attorney It’s no secret that 2025 has been a rough year
You’ve just finished a construction project. The owner walks through and points out a few scuffs, a misaligned cabinet door,
In Florida construction, change orders are a fact of life. Unexpected conditions, client requests, design tweaks — they all affect time, cost, and scope. But while change is common, payment problems and legal disputes over change orders are even more common — especially when they’re poorly managed.