SignedChange Blog: agreements, changes & getting paid

A client asked for extra work and now refuses to pay for it. Practical steps to recover the money, what evidence helps, and how to stop it happening again.

Turn a verbal agreement into a clear written record both sides sign. What to include, an example, and common mistakes freelancers and contractors make.

Example scope creep clause wording you can adapt for your freelance or agency contract, plus how to enforce it politely when the client asks for more.

A free change order template with every field you need: scope, price, schedule impact and signatures. Copy it, or create a signed change order on your phone.

Are verbal agreements legally binding? What generally makes an agreement enforceable, why verbal deals are hard to prove, and how to protect yourself.

Practical ways to get clients to approve and sign changes quickly: what to say, when to ask, and how to make signing take less than a minute.

A client changed the project scope mid-way. A clear 5-step process to assess, price, document and approve the change without damaging the relationship.

Free contract amendment template with example wording. Learn when to amend a contract, what to include, and how to get both parties to sign.

A client won't pay your freelance invoice? A step-by-step guide to resolving freelance payment disputes, from friendly reminders to escalation.

Agreed a rent change, repair deal or new move-out date with your landlord or tenant? How to record changes to a tenancy agreement in writing.