You need contracts to ensure that your business operates as smoothly as possible. But even the most thoroughly negotiated agreements can end up in heated disputes, with each side accusing the other of breach. In these circumstances, you need to know how to...
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Construction Law
Legislature shortens time to file construction defect lawsuits
The housing shortage in Florida has produced several changes in the laws concerning construction defects. In the past, homeowners had 10 years to file a claim for a construction defect; the ten years began to run on the day when the defect was discovered. Changes to...
Understanding material breaches of contract
Before a construction project can begin in Florida, parties involved in the project will enter into an agreement that outlines the project, deadlines, payment and other requirements. Failure to adhere to the terms of the agreement may be considered a material or...
What is defective workmanship?
When Florida construction companies sign on to complete a construction project, they have an obligation to the parties paying for their services to perform the work in accordance with the parties’ contract. This means that they will need to use appropriate materials...
Scope of work clauses help prevent disputes before they arise
A well-rounded construction contract should include a scope of work clause. Without these provisions, disputes could arise during the construction project regarding exactly what services will be provided and when, and how the party completing the services will be...
Filing a construction delay claim
There’s no shortage of construction projects in Florida and other states across the nation. While contractors and subcontractors have dealt with a wide range of projects and the complexities they bring to the table, when issues arise, they are not always prepared to...
Tips for mediating a large-scale construction dispute
Large construction projects often produce disputes that match the physical and financial scale of the project. The dispute is often made more complex if the project spans an ocean or an international border. Nevertheless, persons experienced in mediating these...
Who should bear the cost of construction delays?
A contractor or project owner is likely to incur additional costs and suffer ongoing losses if the project they are working on is delayed. Still, delays are almost bound to happen, or at least, they are an anticipable possibility. It might seem only fair that...
Benefits of using arbitration for construction disputes
When it comes to construction projects and contracts between parties, disagreements are inevitable. Especially in construction, delays happen often, and many times that can cause problems between the contractor and the client. Litigation is used often as a way of...
What is the difference between a handyman and a contractor?
For those looking to have a project done in their home or business, you may notice that the people willing to do your work call themselves different names, like handyman or contractor. But, what is the difference? In a word, a license Because of the amount of ongoing...