Construction Law

There are many benefits to supporting locally owned businesses. It can preserve a sense of community, boost the local economy through the recycling of revenue, keep important decisions in the hands of those who live in the area, increase job opportunities for...

Condo owners in a Palm Beach Gardens community in Florida are claiming their new condos have shoddy construction that has led to their condos being severely damaged and ruined. Several of the owners said that after a major rainstorm, their condos suffered serious...

Filing a construction defect claim can be complex. Under a new proposed bill in Florida, construction defect claims would change the requirement for filing construction lawsuits that stem from defects. The bill would require defect claims be more specific by...

When the decision is made to embark on any sort of construction project, it can prove to be an exciting and altogether nerve wracking time given the gravity of the stakes. Indeed, it's important for the project owners to have peace of mind knowing that the people they...

For most people, the term alternative dispute resolution -- or mediation -- conjures up images of divorce. Specifically, they envision separating couples coming together in a forum outside of a courtroom in a bid to reach some sort of mutually acceptable solutions...

Most residential real estate developers will go above and beyond in order to make their dwellings as desirable as possible to prospective buyers. For example, most understand the need to invest in those amenities that have been proven to have broad appeal such as...

After years of uncertainty, it can safely be said that the economy is not only back on firm ground, but also showing signs of sustained growth. Indeed, consumer spending is increasing, hiring numbers are climbing, home prices are rebounding and, of course, real estate...

It's becoming increasingly common these days to see commercial real estate developers utilizing a process known as green construction. For those unfamiliar with the concept, it may conjure up images of responsible construction practices that take waste and pollution...

Last time, our blog started discussing how condominium law is an extremely intricate subset of real estate law complete with various legal remedies for parties victimized by construction defects, and complex statutes of limitations that must be adhered to in order to...

When a person makes the momentous decision to buy a condominium here in Florida, they naturally look start to feel excited about all the benefits that come with their purchase.For instance, they may look forward to being within walking distance of their workplace or...