When the important decision to either start remodeling a home or build an entirely new home is made, it's extremely important for all parties -- including the homeowner and the prospective builder -- to have a complete understanding of their rights and...
Board-Certified In Construction Law By The Florida Bar
Year: 2014
How a new search tool will help Florida homebuilders
It goes without saying that the decision to purchase a home is never easy. Prospective buyers will often spend weeks -- or even months -- touring seemingly endless homes with their real estate agents in search of what they believe to be the perfect fit. While this...
Documents shed light on construction costs of All Aboard Florida
Over the last several years, much has been written about the impending arrival of All Aboard Florida, the new express rail line owned and operated by the Florida East Coast Railway.While most people are familiar with the high-speed passenger train's planned route,...
What Is a Design Professional’s Standard of Care?
In The School Board Of Broward County vs. Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, No. 4D11-4808 (Fla. 4th DCA, 2014), the School Board of Broward County entered into a contract with an Architectural firm ("the Architect") to perform design services for the renovation...
Chapter 558 Offers Opportunities to Resolve
The Florida Legislature has found that an alternative method to resolve construction disputes would be helpful to reduce the need for litigation and to protect the rights of property owners. As such, Chapter 558, Florida Statutes, was created to provide contractors,...