Change Order Best Practices for Florida Contractors and Subcontractors

Florida contractor showing a change order during a kitchen remodel while homeowner disputes extra cabinet work—illustrating best practices for Florida change orders.

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.

Can I Get Paid Without a Signed Change Order in Florida?

Florida contractor holding a change order document while homeowner points to kitchen remodel work being done by subcontractors, illustrating disputes over unsigned change orders.

The scope changed. You did the extra work. Now the GC or owner refuses to pay because “you didn’t get a signed change order.” Sound familiar?

How to Handle Partial and Conditional Satisfaction of Construction Liens in Florida

In Florida construction law, knowing the difference between a release of lien and a satisfaction of lien can mean the difference between getting paid and giving up your rights too soon.