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7 Contract Red Flags Florida Condo Boards Should Catch Before Signing
Bad contracts lock boards into bad projects. The riskiest terms are often buried in schedules, exhibits, and insurance language.
2026-04-23•6 min read
Watch the scope and payment language
Undefined exclusions, front-loaded deposits, vague pricing mechanisms, and one-sided change-order rights are classic problem areas.
If a contract assumes future scope will be 'worked out later,' expect disputes later.
Protect the board
Tie payment to measurable milestones, require current licensing and insurance, and align warranties with the actual materials and systems being installed.
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