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Contractor holding a Florida Notice of Commencement document in front of a residential jobsite, with handshake and lien waiver exchange in background.

Understand how a Florida Notice of Commencement (NOC) works and why it’s critical to securing lien rights. Here are 20 essential legal

The New ICE Age: What Florida Contractors Florida construction worker in hard hat reading Form I‑9 and E‑Verify compliance documents, illustrating mandatory hiring practices for contractors under Florida law in 2025.

It’s no secret that 2025 has been a rough year for small business owners—especially in the construction world. But if you’re a

Punch List vs. Warranty Work in Florida Construction

You’ve just finished a construction project. The owner walks through and points out a few scuffs, a misaligned cabinet door, and a

Change Order Best Practices for Florida Contractors and Subcontractors

In Florida construction, change orders are a fact of life. Unexpected conditions, client requests, design tweaks — they all affect time, cost,

Can I Get Paid Without a Signed Change Order in Florida

The scope changed. You did the extra work. Now the GC or owner refuses to pay because "you didn’t get a signed

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

Confused construction worker holding a Notice of Contest of Lien with a 60-day deadline on a construction site

In Florida, a construction lien is a powerful tool for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure payment. However, receiving a Notice of

Construction worker attempting to deliver a Notice to Owner being rejected at the door by a property owner in Florida

Under Florida's Construction Lien Law (Chapter 713, Florida Statutes), certain construction professionals must serve a Notice to Owner (NTO) to protect their

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