{"id":72,"date":"2026-10-19T11:11:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T11:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-24-254-23.nip.io\/?page_id=72"},"modified":"2026-10-28T06:10:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:10:16","slug":"unpaid-invoices-vendor-disputes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/unpaid-invoices-vendor-disputes\/","title":{"rendered":"Client Won&#8217;t Pay Invoice in Florida: What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1714\" alt=\"Unpaid invoice, calculator, and laptop arranged on a office desk.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unpaid-invoice-calculator-and-laptop-arranged-on-a-office-de-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unpaid-invoice-calculator-and-laptop-arranged-on-a-office-de-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unpaid-invoice-calculator-and-laptop-arranged-on-a-office-de-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unpaid-invoice-calculator-and-laptop-arranged-on-a-office-de-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unpaid-invoice-calculator-and-laptop-arranged-on-a-office-de-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unpaid-invoice-calculator-and-laptop-arranged-on-a-office-de-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Contract &amp; Vendor Disputes | Coral Gables &amp; Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Client Won&#x27;t Pay Your Invoice? Know Your Next Steps<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal helps business owners across Miami-Dade and South Florida collect unpaid invoices, enforce written contracts and resolve vendor and client payment disputes.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If a client won&#8217;t pay your invoice, start by gathering your paperwork and sending a clear written demand. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a> sets different filing deadlines for different types of actions; for example, an action on a judgment or decree of a court of record in this state must be commenced within 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page. Our team works with business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida, including vendors and contractors who are owed money.<\/p>\n<h2>What Counts as an Unpaid Invoice Dispute?<\/h2>\n<p>An unpaid invoice dispute is a claim that a customer owes you money for goods or services you already delivered. Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A supplier ships materials, and the customer never pays.<\/li>\n<li>A contractor finishes a job, and the client disputes the bill.<\/li>\n<li>A business partner or vendor agrees to a price, then refuses to pay the agreed amount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each case turns on the same questions: What did you agree to? Did you deliver? Was the bill paid?<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a customer has ignored your invoices and you&#x27;re not sure you have a claim, our team can review your contract and payment records with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hand-holding-a-clipboard-with-an-invoice-and-a-pen-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A hand holds an invoice on a clipboard with a pen beside it.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Step 1: Gather Your Proof<\/h2>\n<p>Your proof decides how strong your claim is. Collect these items first:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The signed contract, purchase order or agreed price.<\/li>\n<li>Every invoice, with dates and invoice numbers.<\/li>\n<li>Delivery receipts, work logs or signed completion records.<\/li>\n<li>Emails and texts about the work, the price and any changes.<\/li>\n<li>A clear payment history showing what was paid and what is still owed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many people wait and hope the client will pay. Waiting weakens your record. Put every request in writing from the start.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2: Confirm the Exact Legal Name<\/h2>\n<p>Send your demand to the exact legal entity that signed the agreement. A trade name or a person&#8217;s nickname may not be the right party.<\/p>\n<p>Check the customer&#8217;s status with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbiz.org\/faqcor.html\">Florida Division of Corporations<\/a>. The Division explains that Florida businesses must file annual reports to stay active.<\/p>\n<p>If the customer is a limited liability company, Florida law allows service through its registered agent under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0048\/Sections\/0048.062.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 48.062<\/a>. If service cannot be made on a registered agent of a domestic or registered foreign limited liability company because the company ceases to have a registered agent, or because the registered agent cannot otherwise be served after one good faith attempt because of a failure to comply with this chapter or chapter 605, process may be served on any manager of a manager-managed company, any member of a member-managed company, or any person listed publicly on its latest annual report, as most recently amended (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0048\/Sections\/0048.062.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 48.062<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3: Send a Written Demand<\/h2>\n<p>A written demand puts the debt on record and sets a clear deadline to pay. Include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The total amount owed and the invoice numbers.<\/li>\n<li>The date each payment was due.<\/li>\n<li>The payment method and where to send funds.<\/li>\n<li>A short, firm statement that you expect payment by a set date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep copies of everything you send and every reply you receive.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4: Know the Filing Deadline<\/h2>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>, an action on a contract founded on a written instrument generally has a five-year limitations period, subject to the exceptions listed in the statute. A claim on an oral or other unwritten agreement, including one for goods sold and delivered or on a store account, must be filed within four years under \u00a7 95.11(3)(j). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a> provides that a legal or equitable action on a contract founded on a written instrument is to be commenced within five years, except for the categories the statute itself excludes, such as payment bond claims and deficiency judgments.<\/p>\n<p>The clock starts when the last element of the claim occurs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.031.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.031<\/a> sets that accrual rule.<\/p>\n<p>Verbal deals are harder to enforce. Under Florida law, an agreement that is not to be performed within one year from the making of the agreement generally must be in writing and signed by the party to be charged. A written, signed agreement protects your claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5: Check Interest on the Unpaid Amount<\/h2>\n<p>Your written contract controls the interest rate. Where interest accrues without a special contract setting the rate, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0687\/Sections\/0687.01.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 687.01<\/a> provides that the rate is the one provided for in s. 55.03.<\/p>\n<p>Under \u00a7 55.03, the Chief Financial Officer sets the judgment rate each quarter. The rate averages the Federal Reserve Bank of New York discount rate for the preceding 12 months and adds 400 basis points. The statute also says it does not affect a rate set by written contract.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Step 6: Use Written Settlement Offers<\/h2>\n<p>A written offer can lead to a settlement before trial. Florida has two offer tools, and each has its own rules.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Offers of judgment in damages cases.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.79.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.79<\/a>, an offer must be in writing and say it is made under that section. It must name both parties and state its total amount. An offer not accepted within 30 days can lead to fee consequences. A defendant may recover reasonable costs and attorney&#8217;s fees if the judgment is one of no liability or if the plaintiff&#8217;s judgment is at least 25 percent less than the defendant&#8217;s offer. A plaintiff may recover them, for costs and fees incurred from the date the demand was filed, if the plaintiff&#8217;s judgment is at least 25 percent greater than the plaintiff&#8217;s demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 7: Avoid Fee Risk From Weak Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Filing a claim without facts can cost money. Strong records protect you on both sides of a dispute.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 8: Collect After You Win a Judgment<\/h2>\n<p>A judgment alone does not collect the money. A judgment lien helps you reach the debtor&#8217;s property.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0055\/Sections\/0055.202.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 55.202<\/a>, a judgment lien on personal property is acquired by filing a judgment lien certificate with the Department of State. The filing generally must happen after the judgment is final, the time to move for rehearing has passed, no rehearing motion is pending, and no stay is in effect, though a court may authorize earlier filing for cause shown when it has authorized a writ of execution in the same matter.<\/p>\n<p>Priority among competing judgment liens generally follows the date and time of filing, except as otherwise provided in s. 55.208, while priority between a judgment lienholder and a secured party is determined under chapter 679. File promptly once the conditions are met.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 9: Watch for Asset Transfers<\/h2>\n<p>A customer may try to move assets to avoid paying. Florida law addresses this. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0726\/Sections\/0726.106.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 726.106<\/a>, a transfer is fraudulent as to an earlier creditor if the debtor made it without reasonably equivalent value and was insolvent at the time. A transfer made without reasonably equivalent value can also qualify if it leaves the debtor insolvent or the debtor became insolvent as a result of it.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Waiting too long<\/strong> before sending a written demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vague invoices<\/strong> with no dates, amounts or invoice numbers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relying on verbal promises<\/strong> to pay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suing the wrong entity<\/strong> or using an outdated company name.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Making claims without records<\/strong> to back them up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a customer has ignored your invoices and you&#x27;re not sure you have a claim, our team can review your contract and payment records with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What can I do first if a client won&#8217;t pay my invoice?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gather the signed contract, invoices and delivery proof. Then send a written demand with a clear payment date.<\/p><p>The clock start rules matter, so review your dates early.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I charge interest on an unpaid invoice?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if your written contract sets an interest rate, that rate applies. If it doesn&#8217;t, Florida law points to the judgment rate in section 55.03.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a verbal agreement enforceable?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some verbal agreements are harder to enforce. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0725\/Sections\/0725.01.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 725.01<\/a>, no action may be brought upon an agreement that is not to be performed within one year from the making thereof, unless the agreement, or some note or memorandum of it, is in writing and signed by the party to be charged.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue a customer that is an LLC?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Florida allows service on an LLC through its registered agent, with other listed persons as a backup after one good faith attempt.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if a customer moves its money out of reach?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida law allows challenges to certain transfers made without reasonably equivalent value while the debtor was insolvent.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-an-unpaid-invoice-laptop-and-calculator-in-a-flori-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Desk with an unpaid invoice, laptop, and calculator in a Florida office setting.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With KEW Legal About Your Invoice<\/h2>\n<p>If a client has ignored your bills and you&#8217;re unsure what comes next, you may have a claim for the money owed. Kristina E. Wilson and our team at KEW Legal can review your contract and payment records with you. The first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue. Call <a href=\"tel:+13059902300\">305-990-2300<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to Approach an Unpaid Invoice<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gather Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collect the signed contract, purchase orders, invoices, emails, and proof of delivery or completed work.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Send a Written Demand<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clear, written demand that identifies the amount owed and sets a specific payment date creates a record of your request.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluate Your Options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, options may include negotiating a payment plan, a settlement, or formal legal action. We review each option with you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Future Payments<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clear payment terms, deposits, and written change orders help reduce disputes before they start.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Put Every Agreement in Writing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verbal promises to pay are difficult to prove. 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