Legal Question in Construction Law in Florida

monies owed for extra work beyond contract

i have recently completed a large job --6 figures but was asked to do extra work totaling about 20 thousand dollars.not getting anything in writing but there are clauses in my contract stating 80% of theese things i did i should be paid for --final release of lien was filed in apr to recive final pmnt as per contract. but when presented the condo ass. with overages due i got ''well we are not going to pay for that''--any suggestions?-i am going to see a lawyer tommorow and have everything written up and documented--theese people owe me about20k-thanks -richie


Asked on 9/21/08, 3:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Randall Gilbert Gilbert & Caddy P.A.

Re: monies owed for extra work beyond contract

I wrote an article about exceptions to the written change orders requirement. You may want to see it. It is on our website at http://www.theconstructionlawyers.com/construction-law-articles.html.

Good luck,

Randall Gilbert

www.theconstructionlawyers.com

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Answered on 9/21/08, 6:33 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: monies owed for extra work beyond contract

You are seeing a lawyer, sounds like the right thing to do. Bring all the documentation with you.

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Answered on 9/21/08, 6:43 pm


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