There are many moving parts and parties in a construction project. Each of them has specific roles and responsibilities to play. When a warranty claim arises, understanding how subcontractor agreements affect your liability is crucial for minimizing financial and...
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Construction Warranties
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...
What are construction defects?
When you are planning your new build, whether it is for your new home or business, it is a plan of love. The process is exciting, but the wait is agonizing. However, as construction is nearing completion, you should look for construction defects. Types of construction...
Warranties that developers grant to condominium owners
It can be very nice to be able to move into a newly constructed condominium in Florida. Knowing that everything is brand new and there has not been any wear and tear can provide some peace of mind. As people are moving into a newly constructed building, the...
The basics of builder warranty claims and defenses
If you are a real estate developer in Fort Lauderdale, it is likely that you will include a builder warranty in the contract for the build of your new development. A builder warranty covers permanent structures on the property such as concrete flooring, plumbing and...
Warranty Law Exposes Rift Between Florida Legislature and Florida Supreme Court
In 2010, the Fifth District Court of Appeal ruled in Lakeview Reserve Homeowners, Etc. v. Maronda Homes, Inc., 48 So. 3d 902 (Fla. 5th DCA 2010) that a developer granted to new buyer's in a residential subdivision implied warranty rights with respect to supporting...
A Contractor May Be Held Liable For Its Supplier’s Defective Materials. But That May Not Be The End Of The Story.
Retailers are sometimes held liable for product defects, even though they did nothing more than sell a product without knowledge of its defects. The same thing can happen to contractors and subcontractors. They incorporate the defective work or materials of someone...
Material Warranties Are NOT Implied Against Contractors
In regards to the furnishing of materials, did you know that warranties regarding the quality materials are NOT implied against contractors? Read here to learn more Contractor Material Warranties...