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3 Changes Contractors Working in Florida Need to be Aware of for 2023

December 23, 2022 Jason Lambert

2023 is poised to be a year full of changes for contractors working in Florida, regardless of the type of work you are performing. There are important changes to laws affecting contracting and licensing that take effect in 2023 or complete implementation in 2023. Here are the three most critical changes contractors should be aware of and what they can do to prepare for them.

NTO Too Late: How to Lose a Lien in 45 days →

June 10, 2020 Jason Lambert

If you are part of the construction industry in Florida, no doubt you have at least heard of a Notice to Owner. You probably also know that you have a time limit to serve them and that they impact your ability to record a lien. While this general knowledge is a start, it is no substitute for knowing the actual requirements for an NTO and the consequences for failing to follow them.

Jason Lambert is a Florida licensed attorney who focuses his practice on representing and advising contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in the construction industry throughout the state of Florida. Before law school, Jason spent a decade working in the construction industry, primarily as a project manager and operations director for both new construction and remodeling. He also has experience in the wholesale and retail electrical, flooring, and countertop industries.

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