ever wonder what to look for when hiring a design professional? One key step is to verify that the design professional is adequately insured in the event of any potential claims regarding the design professional's work. This primer will help you learn what to look...
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Month: August 2012
Should I Lien or Should I Bond? Or Both?
When you enter into an agreement to furnish labor, materials, and construction services, but that agreement requires the other party to pay you only after you have started performing, you are extending credit. No surprise, but not all owners and general contractors...
Know Your Insurance Policy?
As attorneys representing members of the construction industry, we are constantly emphasizing to our clients the importance of reviewing and understanding their insurance policies. Often times, a client knows that the company is insured, but does not understand what...
August News from Your Construction Law Firm
The August newsletter from Your Construction Law Firm is now available here...August Newsletter. Stay up to date!
Florida Construction Lien and Bond Law Changes
The 2012 Florida Legislature made some significant changes to the State public bonding statute, Fla. Stat. 255.05 and the Florida Construction Lien Law. House Bill 897 passed and became Chapter 2012-211, Laws of Florida effective October 1, 2012:The following is a...
Insurance Claims Must Be Timely Raised – Even if Unknown
In October of 2005, the home of Justin and Selma Soronson ("the Insureds") was hit by land falling Hurricane Wilma. ("the Home"). The Insureds did not notice any damage, nor was damage apparently visible from a reasonable and customary inspection. More than three...
Even a Clear Contractual Term Can Sometimes Be Avoided
So you negotiate the agreement you want, and then a term is slipped into the agreement that you fail to see before signing. Usually, you are bound by the agreement you execute and are presumed to have read it completely. Generally you will find yourself stuck to...